Announcements
WARNING! Phone Scam Alert!
Seniors in the NWT are being contacted by phone to inform them that the Guaranteed Income Supplement will be directly deposited into their accounts tomorrow, but the caller needs their personal and banking information.
If you receive this phone call, it is a scam! DO NOT provide your personal or banking information. Report the scam to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. You can report online or by phone. https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca/
Phone: 1-888-495-8501.
Fraud Prevention
CBSS Sector Summit in Winnipeg!
Join us in Winnipeg for our second pan-Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector Summit.
Building on the success of the 2024 Summit in Ottawa, the 2026 Summit will once again bring together and energize CBSS organizations and allies from across the country to move from vision to action for a stronger, more unified CBSS sector.
We believe strong communities are the foundation of a just and inclusive ageing future. The 2026 theme, The Power of Community: From Local Vision to National Action on Ageing, celebrates the essential role of grassroots organizations in shaping policy, building systems, and supporting older adults to age with dignity, purpose, and belonging in their communities.
The 2026 Summit is proudly hosted by HelpAge Canada in partnership with the pan-Canadian CBSS Leadership Council.
Download our newly published report from the CBBS sessions in the NWT
Help with Applying for Government of Canada Benefits
Applying for the Old Age Security pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement can sometimes feel overwhelming.
To help the people you serve access Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits, we are sharing simplified information on how to apply online through My Service Canada Account.
Attached and linked below, you will find a toolkit that includes:
- key messages about Old Age Security benefits, the online application process and delaying pensions;
- detailed factsheets to help clients apply for a pension and benefits;
- resources to help people plan for retirement and to better understand benefits; and
- a visual that you can use in your social media posts, in emails or on screens throughout your organization.
Why apply online
Applying for a pension and benefits through My Service Canada Account has many advantages:
- apply at any time;
- access tools and information to help you make informed decisions;
- get instant confirmation that your application has been received;
- access accurate and up-to-date information about your benefits; and
- find help and information on additional benefits you may qualify for.
Ways for Canadians over 65, their families, and seniors-serving organizations to stay informed
- Follow the Seniors in Canada Facebook page, and share our latest post encouraging people to apply online through My Service Canada Account.
- Sign up to the Secretary of State (Seniors) newsletter.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Webinar
June 15, 1:30 to 2:30
You are invited by the organizations above to attend a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Event online
National Theme: Be Bold: Age with Attitude
Webinar Theme: Elder Abuse Prevention: A Look to the Future
Webinar
Using a community development approach, this webinar aims to raise awareness of elder abuse across the NWT.
The panel will consider elder abuse prevention and intervention programs that work, drawing from perspectives from on-the-land, restorative justice, and community. Panellists will address these issues and answer key questions, informed by their expertise and experience.
Panel
Shirley Kisoun Elder and Trained Facilitator, Inuvik
Betty Tetso Elder and Trained Facilitator, Deline
Amy Whynot Justice Committee, Inuvik
Moderator
Karen Willy NWT Seniors’ Society
To register for the webinar, please click on the link below.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Willy, Executive Director, NWT Seniors’ Society at ed@seniorsnwt.ca or by phone at 867-444-7444.