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CDETNO Annual General Meeting
September 7, 2021CDETNO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 7 p.m., online on Zoom and in-person at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife (only a few places will be available at the Explorer Hotel). The Agenda It will include a review of the past year, the presentation of the 2020-20201 Annual Report and financial statements, the Board of Directors
NWT Circular Economy Movement
May 27, 2021Are you interested in sustainable development? Would you like to help us develop the NWT Circular Economy Movement? We invite you to be a part of the NWT Circular Economy Movement plan, an exciting initiative taking place in Yellowknife. The project’s purpose is to develop a Circular Economy Movement Label for Yellowknife by collaborating with a range of local stakeholders. Conseil de
Webinar – CELPIP English language test
May 17, 2021Need to have information about the CELPIP English language test? Join our free webinar on Tuesday, May 25th at 6 pm (MST) in partnership with CELPIP. You will receive more information on:-Structure and timing of the Test-Review sample test questions-Receive free study materials… and much more! Click here to register
Survey to evaluate language tests and training
March 10, 2021We are currently working towards improving services for immigrants in regard to language tests and training for Permanent Resident and Citizenship applications. To do so, we have created a survey to capture data regarding the needs of language tests in French (TEF) and English (CELPIP). We have also seen that there has been a need
Destination Canada is back…virtually
February 10, 2021CDETNO will participate for the 14th Destination Canada Job Forum, which will be held virtually from February 26th to 28th, 2021. CDETNO representatives will promote job opportunities and lifestyle in the Northwest Territories to hundreds of job seekers. The forum will also allow applicants to obtain all relevant information regarding economic immigration, life in the NWT and immigration support
Black History Month
February 8, 2021This year, CDETNO is celebrating Black History Month, which runs from February 1st to March 1st, 2021. The objectives are to: Better understand the contributions and roles of African-Americans in Canadian history. Understand that the struggle for freedom and equality took decades, and continues today. Support the Black community by promoting and identifying Black-owned businesses and authors in Yellowknife. Follow us on
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January 26, 2021In collaboration with the Collège nordique francophone, CDETNO will be offering a series of training in February and March 2021. If you are interested in one or even all of these training sessions, please contact the Economic Development Officer, Mila Benoit, by sending an email to services@cdetno.com to register. The training sessions will be given
Conference-discussion on the retention of French-speaking newcomers
January 14, 2021Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDETNO) and Communauté francophone accueillante (CFA) are organizing a conference-discussion on January 28th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Explorer Hotel. The topic is the integration and retention of French-speaking immigrant workers in the NWT. The objective is to raise awareness among NWT employers regarding the added
Shop local
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