Action Plan Progress Tracker
28 total action items
Develop an Early Learning Framework (ELF) and supporting resources for early childhood educators
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Adapt British Columbia's ELF for the NWT context for use in the pilot phase. 2022-24: Q4 and 2024-25: Q1
- Pilot the ELF and provide ongoing in-servicing to support licensed early learning and child care programs for those piloting ELF. 2024-25: Q2 and Q3
Quality Early Learning and Child Care Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
JK-12 Indigenous Language Instructor Employment Plan
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Develop an employment plan that will outline the approaches ECE and education bodies will undertake to address systemic needs for JK-12 Indigenous Language Instructors (ILIs). This plan will examine the current supply, project attrition, and identify strategies to supply instructors. 2020-21: Complete
- Begin introducing specific actions to increase the supply of ILIs. 2023-24: On-track
Workforce Development and Capacity Building Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Pilot a program to support training for JK-12 Support Assistants
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Pilot a program to support JK-12 Support Assistants. *Due to COVID-19, pilot began in 2022 and will be completed in 2024.
- Partner with Aurora College to establish ongoing certification training program. 2024: Q3-Q4
Workforce Development and Capacity Building Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Implement the JK-12 Our Languages curriculum (OLC) and Indigenous Languages and Education (ILE) Handbook
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Deliver 2-year large scale JK-12 OLC pilot including development of teaching resources and assessment tools, and continue to provide in-servicing to pilot teachers. 2019-20: Complete
- Implement OLC in all NWT schools and ensure that all schools are using the ILE Handbook. 2023-24: Q2
Curriculum and Student Assessment Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Expand the Career and Education Advisor (CEA) program
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Create 12 CEA positions distributed throughout NWT regions by 2024. 2023-24: Q4
- Increase the percentage of Grade 9 to 12 students who met with a CEA from 780 (70%) in 2019-20. 2023-24: Q4
Student Supports Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Improve mental health counselling services to children and youth
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- All regions supported by 42 Child and Youth Care Counsellors and 7 clinical supervisors. 2021-22: Q4 - Complete
- Counselling will be provided to schools with fewer than 75 students through a traveling itinerant mental health team. 2022-23 - Complete
- Provide classroom-based (Tier 1) and school-wide (Tier 2) mental health training, resources and strategies for prevention. 2019-24: Q1-Q4 - On track
Student Supports Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Implement an online educator certification and credentialing system for early childhood and JK-12 educators
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Online system in use for all new certification applications. 2020-21: Q3-Q4
- All certification files prior to 2021-22 moved into new system. 2023-24: Q4
Training, Development and Support for School Employees Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Training and supports for principals of small schools
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Conduct research on best practices and survey principals of small schools. 2020-21: Complete
- Develop program of training and supports. 2023-24: Q1-Q4
- Pilot program with interested schools and principals. 2023-24: Q1-Q4
Training, Development and Support for School Employees Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Training and supports for teachers of multi-grade classrooms
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Conduct research on best practices and survey principals of small schools. 2020-21: Complete
- Develop program of training and supports. 2023-24: Q1-Q4
- Pilot program with interested schools and educators. 2023-24: Q1-Q4
Training, Development and Support for School Employees Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Review the JK-12 education funding framework in consultation with stakeholders
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- An updated JK-12 funding framework aligns with the updated Education Act. 2023-24: Q4
Governance Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Student Behaviour, Referrals, and Intervention Tracking
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Completion of RFP process and confirmation of vendor delivery of platform. 2019-20: Complete
- Development of data tracking module with vendor and providing education staff training. 2023-24
- Launching and using the platform to report. 2024-25
Monitoring and Evaluation Improving Student Outcomes Action Plan
Update official languages regulations, policy and guidelines to improve access to public services in Indigenous languages.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Research Indigenous languages service legislation and policies in other jurisdictions. Complete
- Review existing Official Languages Policy and Official Languages Guidelines including active offer, designated areas, area of significant demand and signage. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Educate GNWT employees on their role in providing Indigenous languages services as laid out in the Official Languages Guidelines.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Circulate promising practices for written and verbal communication in Indigenous languages for GNWT employees. On-track
- Celebrate and recognize GNWT employees who use Indigenous languages at work through the bilingual employee recognition campaign. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Develop a promotional campaign on the Official Languages Act and access to Indigenous language services in the NWT.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Use radio, social media and newsprint to inform NWT residents on language rights. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Support GNWT Departments to be able to offer improved public services in Indigenous languages as outlined in the Official Languages Guidelines.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Develop interdepartmental committee of Official Indigenous Language Coordinators. Complete
- Develop a professional development program that allows for GNWT employees to access Indigenous language classes. On-track
- Develop training for GNWT employees so they know their role in official Indigenous language services. On-track
- Assist GNWT employees to implement Official Languages Guidelines. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Increase internal GNWT awareness of the Arts Strategy. Improve alignment of GNWT programs and services with Arts Strategy Goals.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- 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 On-track
- Communicate the results and importance of the NWT Arts Strategy to all GNWT departments and agencies. (ECE/ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- 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.
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June 8, 2023: GNWT released its response to the recommendations of the Arts Program Review
Art-based business Arts funding NWT Arts Strategy
Create the foundation for an increased accountability of public funding to the creative sector.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Consider multi-year funding agreements for NWT arts and cultural organizations. (ECE) – 2023-2024 On-track
- Improve the ways the GNWT measures the social, cultural and economic impact of public funding to NWT artists and arts organizations. (ECE/ITI/Stats Bureau) – 2025-2027 On-track
Art-based business Arts funding NWT Arts Strategy
Increase opportunities for local artists to share their art skills and knowledge with school aged children.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Foster relationship between artists/arts organizations, and schools/education bodies. (ECE) – Ongoing On-track
- Provide assistance to Indigenous artists, Elders, and knowledge keepers to share traditional artistic skills and knowledge with youth. (ECE) – 2024-2025 On-track
Arts education Arts funding NWT Arts Strategy
Ensure artists have access to professional development opportunities in core aspects of their profession.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Provide arts-focused training opportunities in information technology. (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Broker opportunities for locally-delivered business administration training for the creative sector. (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Provide opportunities for NWT artists to teach workshops and/or mentor youth and early career artists. (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Develop linkages between the Arts Strategy and the Skills 4 Success Strategic Framework and Small Communities Employment Strategy. (ECE/ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Raise the profile of labour market programs and services and encourage the professional development of those engaged in the creative industries in the NWT. (ECE/ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Explore ways to support arts and culture organizations to build skills and capacity. (ECE/ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
Art-based business Arts education NWT Arts Strategy
Increase public awareness of and engagement with the arts.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Run regional marketing campaigns to encourage public support and appreciation of local arts and educate about NWT arts and creative sector work. (ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
- Support creation of regional promotional materials to highlight public art in each NWT community (e.g., Art Walk brochures or online tools). (ECE/ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Raise the profile of the employment opportunities in the creative industries in the NWT. (ECE/ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
Art-based business Arts education Public arts NWT Arts Strategy
Encourage private and public investment in the arts.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Explore how the GNWT can display and promote art and artists in public buildings. (ITI/INF/MACA) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Encourage the display of NWT art in non-traditional spaces during renovation or building planning. (ITI/INF/ECE) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Develop an awareness campaign regarding the value of including arts and cultural activities and experiences into events and conferences hosted in the NWT. (ITI/ECE) – 2025-2027 On-track
Art-based business Public arts NWT Arts Strategy
Increase community spaces to create, promote, sell and enjoy art.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Support NWT communities to develop more multi-use spaces/studios for artists’ use into new infrastructure projects. (MACA) – 2023-2024 On-track
- Encourage GNWT Infrastructure clients to consider incorporating design that would support the creation of arts design and creative spaces. (INF) – 2023-2024 On-track
- Raise awareness of federal programs that could be accessed to support the creation of cultural spaces. (MACA) – 2023-2024 On-track
- Research ways to create affordable spaces and digital platforms for artists and creative businesses to display/promote and/or sell NWT art. (ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
Art-based business Arts funding Arts infrastructure Public arts NWT Arts Strategy
Increase access to and availability of materials, technology and equipment across the territory.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Create an inventory of current northern art suppliers, community tool and equipment-sharing programs and supports. (ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
- Promote the ITI Hide and Fur Program as a source of materials for art and creative projects. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Seek ways to reduce costs (such as shipping) for raw materials, equipment, and tools to NWT communities and artists. (ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
- Increase access and availability of NWT fur and hide for NWT artists. (ITI/ENR) – 2024-2025 On-track
Art-based business NWT Arts Strategy
Ensure arts stakeholders and community leaders are connected and working together.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Continue to engage in national networks (such as Canadian Public Arts Funders Network, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Culture and Heritage Table, the Canadian Crafts Confederation) to share best practices, learn about new opportunities and technologies, in the desire to better support the NWT arts sector. (ECE/ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Work with local Indigenous leaders and knowledge holders to develop and disseminate information about cultural appropriation, respecting cultural protocols, intellectual property rights, copyright, and the importance of respecting, preserving and celebrating traditional knowledge. (ECE/ITI/ENR/EIA) – 2025-2027 On-track
- Continue to build relationship and partnerships with NWT arts and culture organizations. (ECE/ITI) – Ongoing On-track
Arts funding Arts organizations NWT Arts Strategy
Explore the creation of an NWT Arts Association.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Support the arts community to explore the feasibility or interest in creating an arm’s-length entity that would support and strengthen the NWT creative sector. (ECE/ITI) – 2023-2024 On-track
Arts organizations NWT Arts Strategy
Promote the creative sector in the territory and beyond to increase economic development opportunities for all NWT artists.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Pursue national and international partnerships to find new opportunities and markets for NWT artists. (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Seek opportunities to incorporate NWT arts and cultural programming into national and international celebrations and events (Olympics, expos, etc.). (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Look for new and enhanced opportunities to showcase and raise the profile of the NWT arts and creative sector (art displays, live demonstrations and/or performances, etc.). (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Promote the NWT Arts logo as a mark of authentic artwork in the marketplace and the website as a tool to find NWT art and artists. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Promote the cultural significance of artwork made in the NWT and how authenticity increases monetary value. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Create and use digital technologies and social media platforms to promote NWT art. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
- Collect, evaluate and publish current data on the NWT arts sector to help identify areas of growth and opportunity. (ECE/ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
Art-based business NWT Arts Strategy
Increase access to arts funding.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Gather and share information about national and international funding opportunities for NWT artists and creative projects. (ECE/ITI) – 2023-2024 On-track
- Seek ways to better support artists and organizations to improve grant writing. (ECE/ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
Arts funding NWT Arts Strategy
Improve marketing resources for artists, retailers and organizers.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Continue to promote the NWT Arts Program to artists, retailers and organizations to create and improve their marketing strategies. (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
- Develop resources for artists focusing to improve knowledge of how to sell their artwork in new and innovative ways (e-commerce and social media platforms, how to price artwork, media relations, etc.). (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
Art-based business Arts education NWT Arts Strategy