Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories

What Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories does

The Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories (SWCNWT) is a territorial government advisory body established to advance equality for women in Canada's Northwest Territories and operating under the Status of Women Council Act. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Yellowknife, the Council serves as the primary government advisory voice on women's equality, gender-based violence prevention, and policy advocacy across the territory. Its primary constituents are women and gender-diverse people in the NWT, with secondary stakeholders including GNWT departments, community organizations, service providers, and the general public.

The Council's offerings are programmatic rather than technological. Core programs include the Wise Woman Awards (recognizing 131 women since 1992), the Intimate Partner Violence Research Project ('We Hear You' report with 21 recommendations), the Changing the Lens and Language Around Violence educational project, the Amazing Northern Women campaign, Family Violence Prevention Month, and a portfolio of downloadable resources (Healthy Relationships Booklet, Safety Plan Booklet, consent education materials). It also curates a directory of 24/7 crisis helplines and mental health support services and operates the MMIWG Tree of Honour Ceremonies. Underlying technology is limited to a Squarespace-hosted website (nwtwomen.ca) and social media accounts; no proprietary software, platform, or AI systems are disclosed.

The organization is government-funded, not commercially operated. Funding flows from GNWT departments (Health and Social Services, Justice, Executive and Indigenous Affairs) and the federal Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). All programs, resources, and services are provided free of charge to the public. There is no headcount, operating budget, or revenue figure disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories

Legal name

Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories

Website

https://nwtwomen.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories is a territorial government advisory body, established under the Status of Women Council Act, that promotes women's equality, conducts gender-based violence prevention research, and delivers educational programs and resources to women, gender-diverse people, and community organizations across the NWT. It is government-funded and provides all services free of charge.

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Product category

Government Social Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Gender equality advocacy
• Family violence prevention
• Intimate partner violence research
• Trauma-informed training
• Women's policy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Yellowknife

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories is a territorial government advisory body operating under the Status of Women Council Act. It promotes women's equality, conducts policy reviews and research, delivers educational programs and training on gender-based violence prevention, distributes family violence prevention funding to community organizations, and connects survivors of violence to support services and helplines across the Northwest Territories.

Product overview

The Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories is a non-profit advocacy organization that does not operate a unified technology product or platform. Instead, it delivers programs and services focused on advancing equality for women through various advocacy, educational, and support initiatives. The core offerings include the Wise Woman Awards recognition program, the Amazing Northern Women campaign, and the Intimate Partner Violence Research Project with associated resources. These are complemented by educational materials (Healthy Relationships Booklet, Safety Plan resources), crisis support services (helplines, mental health resources), and awareness campaigns (Family Violence Prevention Month, 16 Days of Activism). The organization primarily serves women and gender-diverse people in the NWT through direct service delivery, community education, and policy advocacy rather than through software products.

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Products and services

• Wise Woman Awards Annual recognition program honoring strong women who serve as role models in their communities and contribute to advancing equality for women in the Northwest Territories. The program has recognized 131 Wise Women since its inception in 1992.
• Intimate Partner Violence Research Project Research initiative including the 'We Hear You' report with 21 recommendations for improving services for women experiencing intimate partner violence, accompanied by a workbook and video resource. The research was conducted by women with lived experience of intimate partner violence.
• Changing the Lens and Language Around Violence Educational project providing tip sheets, booklets, a glossary of gender-based violence terminology, training resources, and narrated PowerPoint materials on trauma- and violence-informed communication. Includes 1-hour and 3-hour in-person or virtual workshops delivered to organizations.
• Healthy Relationships and Family Violence Resources Collection of downloadable resources including the Healthy Relationships and Consent Booklet, Safety Plan Booklet, I Respect Women and Girls Poster, Family Violence and Teens Booklet, Legal Pathways Resource Booklet, and other educational materials for the public.
• Mental Health Resources and Helplines Compilation of 24/7 crisis helplines and mental health support services including NWT Help Line, Kids Help Phone, Hope for Wellness Help Line, and various counseling services for individuals in need of immediate support.
• Gender and Politics Program Initiative promoting women's participation in politics through federal and territorial election engagement, candidate questions, and forums for women in the Northwest Territories.
• Family Violence Prevention Month Annual November campaign promoting awareness and prevention of family violence across the NWT, including funding distribution for community events and activities organized by NWT community organizations.
• Sexual Assault Information and Support Comprehensive information about sexual assault, consent education, support services, reporting options, and the BRAVE framework for supporting survivors of sexual assault in the NWT.
• Safety Planning Resources Safety planning resources and information directing individuals to SafePathways for customized safety plans, service provider contacts, and safety planning assistance.
• Amazing Northern Women Campaign Annual campaign celebrating extraordinary women in the Northwest Territories during International Women's Day month, featuring interviews on True North FM radio station in partnership with the NWT Chamber of Commerce.
• MMIWG Tree of Honour Ceremonies Ceremonies honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), providing a space for remembrance and community healing in the Northwest Territories.
• Relationship Equity Program Program addressing relationship equity, including resources and educational materials promoting healthy and equitable relationships in the Northwest Territories.

Quantifiable outcome

• The 2019 territorial election resulted in nine women elected to the Legislative Assembly — the highest proportion of women legislators in Canada, at nearly 47%
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Government of the Northwest Territories — Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NWT Department of Justice provided relevant information and supported the Council's intimate partner violence research project, contributing to the development of 21 recommendations for improving services for women experiencing intimate partner violence in the territory.
• Government of the Northwest Territories — Department of Health and Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NWT Department of Health and Social Services provided input into the intimate partner violence research project and is the funder of the Council's 'Changing the Lens and Language Around Gender-Based Violence' educational project, which delivers workshops on trauma- and violence-informed communication to organizations.
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) — NWTsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RCMP provided relevant information for the intimate partner violence research project and stores Sexual Assault Examination Kits in the NWT.
• NWT Women's Organizations and Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWT women's organizations, supportive Elders, and the social justice community provided input and guidance into the intimate partner violence research project. The Council collaborates with Family Violence Shelters and Victim Services across the territory.
• NWT Chamber of CommercesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerThe NWT Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Council for the Amazing Northern Women campaign during International Women's Day 2021 and 2022, featuring interviews with inspiring northern women on TrueNorth 100.1 FM radio.
• TrueNorth 100.1 FMsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTrueNorth 100.1 FM partnered with the Council to broadcast interviews with Amazing Northern Women throughout the month of March as part of the annual International Women's Day celebration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Canada: National federation of YWCAs delivering shelter, housing, and gender-equality programming across Canada. Broader incumbent with overlapping mandate around women's safety, anti-violence work, and advocacy, though with a service-delivery rather than advisory focus.
• Canadian Women's Foundation: National public foundation funding gender-based violence prevention, women's economic empowerment, and gender-equality programs across Canada. A broader incumbent with overlapping mission, research, and grantmaking in areas SWCNWT addresses through advocacy and programs.

Direct peers

• Native Women's Association of Canada: National Indigenous women's advocacy organization addressing gender-based violence, political participation, and women's rights. Highly comparable to SWCNWT in mandate, with overlapping focus on MMIWG advocacy, policy influence, and community education.
• Ending Violence Association of Canada: National umbrella association coordinating sexual assault centres, domestic violence shelters, and violence-prevention programs across Canada. Direct peer in coordinating violence-prevention policy, training, and research in alignment with SWCNWT's mandate.
• Women's Shelters Canada: National umbrella organization supporting women's shelters and violence-prevention services across Canada. Direct peer in addressing gender-based violence and coordinating with shelters and victim services, which are core partners of SWCNWT.
• Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada: National Inuit women's organization working on gender-based violence prevention, health, and political participation across Inuit Nunangat, including the neighbouring territory of Nunavut. Comparable to SWCNWT in operating context (Northern Canada), mandate, and advocacy model.

Regional players

• Ontario Native Women's Association: Provincial Indigenous women's organization serving Indigenous women and families across Ontario through healing, violence prevention, and advocacy. Comparable mandate and structure to SWCNWT but operating in a different province and serving a larger population.
• Alberta Council of Women's Shelters: Provincial umbrella organization for women's emergency shelters across Alberta, focused on family violence prevention and training. Comparable regional peer addressing gender-based violence through member organizations, similar to SWCNWT's partnership with NWT shelters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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