Increase internal GNWT awareness of the Arts Strategy. Improve alignment of GNWT programs and services with Arts Strategy Goals.

Action Plan Priorities: 
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Deliverable(s): 
  1. Conduct a thorough review of all GNWT programs related to the arts and make recommendations for: clarifying mandates; improving public services; streamlining administration; improving accessibility; and centralizing arts-related communications. (ECE/ITI) – 2023-2024 Delayed
  2. Communicate the results and importance of the NWT Arts Strategy to all GNWT departments and agencies. (ECE/ITI) – Ongoing On-track
  3. Identify GNWT policies that could be improved to better support NWT artists’ ability to make income from their art. (ITI) – 2023-2024 On-track
Status Summary: 
  • November 2022: GNWT released the Arts Program Review marking the completion of the first key action item of the Strategy.
  • June 8, 2023: GNWT released its response to the recommendations of the Arts Program Review.

  • September 19, 2023: Four new arts project and arts operating funding programs launched.

  • June 2024: The delay to completing Deliverable 1 has impacted the times frames of subsequent deliverables from being completed.

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