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Wildfires in the Northwest Territories have forced evacuations from Fort Simpson and Wrigley, placing enormous strain on Northerners evacuating their homes and pressure on the communities welcoming them. In response, United Way NWT has activated its Emergency Response Fund and is launching a fundraising campaign to provide rapid, flexible financial support to local organizations responding … Read more

As wildfires force the evacuation of Fort Simpson and Wrigley, and threaten additional Northwest Territories communities, families are leaving their homes with little notice while neighbouring communities prepare to welcome evacuees and provide support. In response, United Way NWT has activated its Emergency Response Fund to provide rapid, flexible financial support to local organizations responding … Read more

In 2026, United Way NWT awarded grants totalling $235,000 to 19 non-profit organizations as part of its annual Community Investment Fund. The Community Investment Fund is supported by generous donations from individuals, workplaces, and partners across the Northwest Territories and Canada. Each year, these contributions help strengthen communities by investing in initiatives that address basic … Read more

APPLICATIONS CLOSED About United Way United Way Northwest Territories (UWNWT) works in partnership with community governments and Indigenous governments, non-government organizations, volunteers, donors and stakeholders to create lasting social change across the Northwest Territories. The UWNWT aims to build strong, healthy Northern communities where people can thrive by investing in local solutions to high-priority needs.  … Read more

Building strong communities through psychological first aid training, creative writing workshops & practical action plans Hay River January 13–15 at Community Hall, Doug Whiterman Room Inuvik January 19–21 at Ingamo Friendship Center  Organized by: United Way NWTSupported by: Canadian Red Cross, Government of Canada 📅 Deadline for registration is December 12, 2025.🚨 Spots are limited! Please register early … Read more

This past summer, United Way NWT activated its Emergency Response Fund for the first time since 2023 to support urgent community needs resulting from wildfire evacuations in Fort Providence, Whatì, and surrounding areas. As evacuations began, we mobilized funding to support local partners in providing immediate assistance to evacuees and welcoming communities. In total, we … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YELLOWKNIFE, October 15, 2025—United Way NWT is pleased to open applications for the 2026 Community Investment Fund (CIF). Registered charities and non-profits across the NWT are invited to apply for funding to support projects addressing pressing community needs aligned with one or more of United Way NWT’s three focus areas: United Way … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNW and PSAC Step Forward with Opening $20,000 Contribution. YELLOWKNIFE, September 04, 2025—Wildfires in the Northwest Territories have forced evacuations from Fort Providence and Whatì, placing enormous strain on Northerners evacuating their homes and pressure on the communities welcoming them. To support impacted communities, United Way NWT has activated its Emergency Response … Read more