Join Carol Arrowmaker, in Wekweètı̀, October 9 and 10 for a free workshop, organized by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment and learn how to process your harvested berries and wild edibles.
ITI News
October 4, 2018
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Charlene Chapple sits at her sewing machine, pulling floral fabric into the shape of a toddler’s romper. The material was selected by her five year old daughter – whose keen eye means she regularly has a say in which fabric swatches Charlene selects.Juggling her time and responsibilities is something she has mastered since starting her business Haylani Apparel with support from ITI.
October 3, 2018
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There was a celebratory mood surrounding the 12th Annual Yellowknife International Film Festival, hosted September 26 - 30, 2018. Click on the story to see the full recap plus photos of the Film Gala festivities.
October 1, 2018
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The Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway received a great deal of attention mid-September with a visit from Chevrolet Canada as part of the company's national media launch. Click on the full story to see the photo recap.
September 27, 2018
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Tuesday’s annual general meeting of the Conseil de Développement Économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDÉTNO) began with business but ended with a cake and an impromptu choreographed dance (YK Dance) at the Explorer Hotel as the non-profit economy-focussed organization celebrated 15 years in the Northwest Territoires.
September 26, 2018
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Tonight, with the red carpet rolled out, lights dimmed and the smell of freshly-popped popcorn wafting through the Capitol Theatre, the 12th Annual Yellowknife International Film Festival will kick off.
September 21, 2018
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ITI's Michelle Keizer, Tourism Development Officer, and Tina Schwartzenberger, Business Programs Officer were on hand Wednesday at the Annual Community Services Fair in Fort Smith to chat with residents about the various programs and services offered by the Department.
September 19, 2018
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Minister Wally Schumann was on-hand as the third-annual Urban Hide Tanning Camp kicked off with an opening ceremony earlier today at Somba K'e Park. Dene Nahjo — a Yellowknife-based Indigenous leadership organization — is hosting the celebration of Dene art, culture, technology, and history September 19 – 29.
September 18, 2018
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Campers at Blackstone Territorial Park now have another option for accommodations. A new cabin facility can sleep four people and includes two cots, a wood stove and two picnic tables. With the park typically operating until the end of September each year, the new infrastructure is especially welcome as the temperature lowers.
September 17, 2018
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NWT Arts was in the South Slave Region last week installing a new display in Fort Resolution and refreshing others in Hay River and Fort Smith. The displays showcase artists from the region’s communities and provide information on where you can buy authentic NWT Art in the area.