Committees of Council

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Why not consider serving as a volunteer member of the newly formed Accessibility Advisory Committee?

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice to the municipal council on identifying, preventing and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the City of Yellowknife to become an accessible community.

Seven members of the advisory committee must be members of the public that reflect a diversity of the types of accessibility issues faced by residents of our community.

Disability includes a physical, mental, intellectual, learning, or sensory impairment—including an episodic disability—that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders an individual’s full and effective participation in society.

Membership may also include individuals representing a broad range of under-served and equity seeking groups such as, but not limited to:

i.             Indigenous peoples;

ii.            Faith based groups;

iii.           LGBTQ2S+;

iv.           Newcomers, new Canadians;

v.            Persons living in poverty;

vi.           Racialized people, people of diverse ethnic or cultural origin;

vii.          Seniors;

viii.         Women;

ix.           Youth.

Applications are available online or can be picked up at City Hall. Your completed application may be submitted online, by mail, in person, or by email to:

Address:    4807 – 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT  X1A 2N4

E-mail:       cityclerk@yellowknife.ca

Subject line: Accessibility Advisory Committee Volunteer

For more information about the Accessibility Advisory Committee, refer to the Terms of Reference, or contact Kerry Thistle at 867-920-5633 or kthistle@yellowknife.ca.

Community Advisory Board on Homelessness

The City of Yellowknife is now accepting applications for the following positions:

• Two (2) representatives who have lived experience of homelessness; and
• One (1) representative from a landlord associations and/or non-government housing sector for the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness.

The purpose of the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness (CAB) is to assist the City in an advisory capacity regarding homelessness issues within the municipal boundaries of the City of Yellowknife.

The role of the CAB is to:

1. Develop a Community Plan with a comprehensive understanding of homelessness priorities in Yellowknife and recommend for adoption by City Council for submission to the Federal Government for approval.
2. Advise the Reaching Home funding process by ensuring:

i.    compliance with the Reaching Home program eligibility and Community Plan;

ii.   supporting the planning and implementation of Coordinated Access;

iii. engagement with Indigenous organizations, key community organizations and individuals to gather pertinent information related to Yellowknife’s homelessness priorities;

iv. projects are aligned with the federally approved Community Plan priorities;

v.   project feasibility, value for money and sustainability are endorsed; and

vi. an annual review of the Community Plan.

Individuals should apply online or submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4 fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.  The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, December 9, 2022.

For more information, please contact the Director of Community Services at 920-5685.

Grant Review Committee

The City is currently accepting applications for members at large to serve on the Grant Review Committee.  This advisory committee reviews all applications and makes recommendations to Council regarding the distribution of Grant Funding.

Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application to the City Clerk at Yellowknife City Hall; fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to Friday, December 2, 2022.

For more information, please contact the City at 920-5647.

Heritage Committee

The City of Yellowknife is seeking volunteers to fill a vacancy on its Heritage Committee – a body created to help conserve, protect and celebrate the heritage of Yellowknife for the benefit of present and future residents.  The City welcomes applications from all interested persons, however, those with a strong knowledge of Yellowknife history are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should apply  online or submit a Letter of Interest by Friday, December 9, 2022 to the City Clerk, Yellowknife City Hall, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4; fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development

The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development (MTFED) for one (1) representative from each of the following sectors:

• Retail
• Hospitality

The purpose of the Task Force is to provide input into the implementation of the City of Yellowknife’s 2019-2024 Economic Development Strategy (the “Strategy”) and provide advice regarding any economic development matters that City administration may seek input from the MTFED.

In particular, the Task Force will assist in the development of the economic growth strategies for sectors identified by the Strategy, provide guidance on implementation, identify and leverage strength areas, and draw on existing economic development organizations, as well as municipal, territorial, Indigenous and federal governments, to ensure a collaborative effort resulting in economic growth.

Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application explaining their interest in serving on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, City Hall, Yellowknife, NT, fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

For further information, please contact the City at 920-5600.