About us

The Northwest Territories’ Association of Non-profits (NWTAN) is a member-driven non-profit association dedicated to strengthening and championing the territory’s non-profit sector. NWTAN works to ensure that non-profits across the NWT are connected, supported, and recognized for their vital contributions to the health, safety, well-being, belonging, and economic stability of communities.

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Mission

NWTAN advocates for and strengthens the Northwest Territories’ non-profit sector by fostering equity, solidarity, and community service throughout the territory.

Vision

A resilient and impactful non-profit sector that shapes equitable policy, strengthens communities, and drives lasting change across the Northwest Territories.

Mandate

NWTAN accomplishes its mission through:

  • Advocating for policy, funding, and legislative changes that strengthen the non-profit sector.

  • Promoting the visibility, value, and recognition of the non-profit sector.

  • Creating spaces for connection, learning, relationship-building, and coalition-building among non-profits.

  • Collecting and sharing data that supports strategic decision-making, advocacy, and planning within the non-profit sector.

governance materials

Download our constitution and bylaws.

contact us

To reach us, you can send us an email at info@nwtnonprofits.ca.

Our Team

interim Leadership

JACQ BRASSEUR

Interim Executive Director

We’re thankful to Ivy + Dean Consulting for providing pro-bono executive direction support to us.

interim board of directors

lyda fuller

Interim President

scott clouthier

Board Member

arlene hache

Board Member

dan pederson

Board Member

Photo by Amy Hirschi on Unsplash

JESSIca dutton

Board Member

We’re looking for candidates for our first elected Board of Directors who will be elected at our June 25, 2026 AGM.

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Member Advisory Circle

Our Member Advisory Circle (MAC) is an advisory group that oversees the work of our Board. The purpose of the MAC is to provide feedback, share trends and realities facing the non-profit sector in the NWT, and ensure that the Board is being responsive to the needs and priorities of members.

foxy/smash

Interim Member

Represented by Dr. Candice Lys, Executive Director

Northern mosaic network

Interim Member

Represented by Chelsea Thacker, Executive Director

NWT Seniors’ society

Interim Member

Represented by Karen Wily, Executive Director

yellowknife women’s society

Interim Member

Represented by Arlene Hache, Executive Director

the salvation army yellowknife

Interim Member

Represented by Tony Brushett, Executive Director

We’ll be electing MAC members at our AGM on June 25, 2026. Register for our AGM to ensure that your organization can put forward your name. If you’re unable to join us at our AGM, send us an email at info@nwtnonprofits.ca to put forward your organization’s name.