February 18, 2020
You will be hard pressed to miss any of the 388 NWT athletes at the 50th Arctic Winter Games. Their new stand-out uniforms show off not only bold colours but an in-demand fur trimmed hood.
The GNWT has a proud history of supporting both its athletes, at the Arctic Winter Games, and traditional harvesters who are the foundation of our fur industry. This Arctic Winter Games marks the third successive games that our athletes have proudly sported fur trim on their hoods of the Team NWT uniforms.
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Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Connects NWT Uniforms to Cultural Roots
Marking a strong and proud connection to our traditional roots the GNWT is one of very few governments in the world that actively supports the harvesting and marketing of wild fur as a fundamental component of a modern and diverse economy.
Captured by trappers in the NWT this fur is world renowned as being some of the very best. Sold under the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur brand it is recognized across international markets and coveted by the fashion industries in Russia, China, and Europe.
Industry, Tourism and Investment, along with Environment and Natural Resources are proud to support our athletes and our trappers. Go Team Go!
For more information on the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program click here