If you are experiencing violence, need an Emergency Protection Order or want to stay at a family violence shelter, call our 24/7, free crisis line: 1 (866) 223-7775
ANNUAL REPORTS
STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-30
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PUBLICATIONS
Colours of Courage Colouring Book: A Colouring Book for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (2025)
YWCA NWT created this colouring book to amplify voices across the Northwest Territories who responded to the question: What does healing mean to you? Download a copy.
Supporting the Most Vulnerable: The Case for a GBA+ Approach to Emergency and Disaster Planning (2024). These suite of recommendations, prepared jointly with YWCA NWT and the Yellowknife Women's Society, were shared with various levels of government to help ensure residents receive care, compassion and support in times of emergencies.
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Legal Pathways – Spousal Violence in the NWT: A Resource for Women - currently under revision to reflect updated legal information (2015)
This guide explains the laws in place to protect you and your children if you are experiencing family violence.
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This project examined the needs of NWT women who have experienced sexual assault and the NWT services that respond to these needs. Includes recommendations for service providers to better support women.
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The Nature of Emergency Protection orders in the NWT: A Case Study (2020)
This study covering 2017-2019 outlines views of applicants and front line workers on the use of EPOs to address Intimate Partner violence and recommendations to promote safety for women across the NWT. ​
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CORRESPONDENCE & FEEDBACK
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Standing Committee on Social Development released this Report and YWCA NWT has provided a response, showing support for more supportive, transitional housing.
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Report on Bill 27: An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act. (October 23, 2025)
YWCA NWT presented to the Standing Committee on Social Development, providing input and feedback reflected in the Report recommendations.
The YWCA NWT Strategic Plan 2025-30 reflects our commitment to creating equitable and inclusive Northern communities where women and girls feel safe, respected and empowered.
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