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Agriculture, fisheries, trapping and commercial game harvesting generate income and employment for Northwest Territories residents by producing products and services consumed in the domestic and export markets.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment aims to improve local traditional economies and provide residents with the opportunity to pursue traditional livelihoods - the benefits of which are often measured in non-economic values.
The Department works with the Fresh Water Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to promote international markets for Northwest Territories fish products in order to increase fish trade and returns to fishers and the Great Slave Lake fishery.
The NWT also has a small but vibrant agriculture production base, Read more…
Traditional Skills Strengthen Cultural Links for Youth
Read MoreMinister addresses opening of the 2008 North American Fur Fair and Exhibition in Montreal
Minister addresses opening of the 2008 North American Fur Fair and Exhibition in Montreal Read more
Strong Prices for NWT Fur
Sales results from NWT-fur sales totalled $822,000 (up slightly from last year) at the February 18th auction of Fur Harvesters Auctions Incorporated and American Legend.
What traps and snares can I use in the Northwest Territories?
All furs traded under the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program must comply with the Agreement on International Humane Trap Standards. For references and guides - as well as snare and trap charts, click here.
About 40% of NWT residents over the age of 15 spend time participating in the traditional harvesting of trapping, fishing or hunting.