United Way NWT is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandi Parkes (they/them) as our new Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to strengthen and support communities across the North. After recently supporting a large federal initiative centering on Emergency Response and Recovery efforts in the North, Mandi … 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
Participants at the Climate Resilience Gathering in Inuvik at the Ingamo Friendship Center, January 2026. YELLOWKNIFE, February 2nd, 2026—United Way NWT recently completed hosting two Climate Resilience Gatherings, in Hay River (January 13–15) and Inuvik (January 19–21), bringing together nearly 30 representatives from Northern NGOs, Indigenous governments, community organizations, and health and wellness workers for … 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
Join Patrick in raising $21,000 for United Way NWT, Stanton Cancer Clinic, and Inclusion NWT! The Cancer Jig Patrick Scott’s life was altered by prostate cancer in 2013, which spread in 2016 and again in 2023. After initial treatment in 2024, Patrick will start chemotherapy this September. But while Patrick’s jig with cancer continues, he … Read more
United Way NWT is hosting an Annual General Meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 29th, in-person at 4910 53 Street, Yellowknife. Join us to learn about how our mission of supporting a sustainable and resilient North was realized in 2025.
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