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December 12, 2017
Blog Entry
The deadline two tourism funding programs is quickly approaching. Expressions of interest for Community Tourism Infrastructure Contribution (CTIC) and the Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program (TPDMP) are due by December 15, 2017.
December 7, 2017
Blog Entry
You’ll often find James and Maureen Pokiak outdoors, ulu-in-hand, preparing whitefish and whale dry meat on the wooden drying racks in Tuktoyaktuk. Perched on the coastline of the Arctic Ocean and surrounded by wilderness, it can feel like the edge of the world. It’s this striking ruggedness and the traditional way of life that attract visitors to the community and to the Pokiaks’ tourism company, Ookpik Tours and Adventures.
December 7, 2017
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If the level of excitement and engagement during recent training is any indication, the next wave of NWT filmmakers may come from Inuvik. From September 18 – 30, an Arctic Video Collaboration Workshop took place in Inuvik with support from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment. The training was hosted by Western Arctic Moving Pictures (WAMP) and the Inuvialuit Communication Society (ICS).
December 1, 2017
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Manager of ITI’s Fur Marketing Program, Francois Rossouw, joined a delegation addressing the European Union in Brussels this week to sell the idea of a QR code for seal skin products harvested under the “Inuit Exemption”.
December 1, 2017
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With legendary fish, pure waters and a rich, vibrant culture, who wouldn’t want to visit Délįne? The only community on the shores of the NWT’s Great Bear Lake, can even boast that it was the birthplace of ice hockey, back in the 1820s! Enter Danielle Takazo; new to the position of Community Tourism Coordinator for this culturally rich and awe-inspiring town, her role is to support and grow tourism in the region.
November 30, 2017
Blog Entry
Last night NWT Tourism's Discover our Secrets campaign received some well-deserved national recognition at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) gala. It was nominated for the Social Media Initiative of the Year award. Although they didn’t take home the title, the success of the campaign surpassed all expectations.
November 29, 2017
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Sunrise Cabinets and Millwork Ltd. is proving that you don’t need to be located in a major centre to deliver excellence. In addition to their first-class installation, service, and warranty, their product is made-in-the–NWT.
November 27, 2017
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The federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay formally introduced the initiatives and priorities of the $1 billion partnership Friday in Regina. So what does it mean for the NWT?
November 22, 2017
Blog Entry
Holiday shoppers flocked to Yellowknife’s Multiplex last weekend for the first annual Shop YK Tradeshow. For the inaugural event, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s North Slave Office provided support for eight artists to profile their work.