When it comes to economic development, the Beaufort Delta has never shied from innovation. And thanks to a new training initiative merging arts and crafts with technology and manufacturing; the NWT’s northern-most region is once again breaking new trail – this time for the knowledge economy.
Mining is the cornerstone of the NWT economy and a rich and diverse part of our territory’s history. From June 2-9, join in the fun and learning at a variety of free public events as we celebrate the mining sector’s vital role in our territory’s past, present and future. Click on the full story for a listing of events.
Minister Wally Schumann has tabled the GNWT’s Petroleum Resources Strategy. Alongside the Northwest Territories 2030 Energy Strategy and the NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework, it sets the foundation for how the GNWT will improve energy security, stabilize the cost of living and address the impacts of climate change with clear and positive actions.
From selfies with Acasta Gneiss (the oldest group of rocks on Earth) to tourism prize packages, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s booths were popular stops at last week’s 10th Annual Career Fair, hosted by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
National Tourism Week begins today and there is plenty to celebrate in the Northwest Territories (NWT)! Click on the full story for a listing of the NWT Host Contest, training opportunities and events.
As they gear up to meet campers for the 2018 season, ITI has also refreshed the artwork on display in the gatehouses at Fred Henne, Prelude Lake and Reid Lake campgrounds.
To mark Tourism Week, May 27 – June 1, ITI is offering a series of 2-hour NorthernMost Host workshops. There is an added incentive during Tourism Week – all participants who complete the training will receive a sign for their business in Cantonese and Mandarin. The signage recognizes 2018 as the year of Canada-China Tourism and better serves the growing market of visitors to the NWT from China.
Accommodations ‘on the water’ means something a little different in the Northwest Territories (NWT). At Yellow Dog Lodge, you can cast yourself adrift on a private floating deck and camp in the middle of the lake, beneath the midnight sun. It’s this whimsical and wonderful nature experience that earned the NWT lodge a top spot on the video-list of Canadian Ultimate Adventures.
Aboriginal cultural tourism continues to intrigue visitors in the Northwest Territories and leave them moved, inspired and informed. The Aboriginal Tourism Champions (ATC) Program is one of the ways the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is working to grow and support this vibrant part of our tourism industry. Apply today!
Economic Diversification may be one of the most prevalent themes of the 18th Legislative Assembly. It’s foundational to the government’s mandate and discussions about how we can improve the quality of life in the Northwest Territories (NWT). That can mean high demands for the position of Director of Economic Diversification at the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI). But new recruit Joel Holder isn’t shying away from the task.
