The European Film Market is one of the world’s top networking events for the film industry; and for the first time, this year, the NWT’s film industry will have a presence. Amos Scott of Yellowknife and Jerri Thrasher of Inuvik made the journey to Berlin to take part in the European Film Market, which is hosted in conjunction with Berlinale, the Berlin Film Festival February 9-19.
ITI News
February 10, 2017
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Eight participants from the Sahtu business community honed their proposal writing skills this week during a workshop in Norman Wells. The free event, held February 7-9, included tips, tactics and best practices for writing convincing and successful funding proposals.
February 8, 2017
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Calling all Yellowknife businesses! The Be a Tourist in Your Own Town promotion is back and better than ever.
Yellowknife-based businesses are invited to participate and have until March 3 to register. You can sign up online or call the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce at 867-920-4944.
February 3, 2017
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Economic Development Officers from across the Sahtu Region gathered in Norman Wells for a workshop from January 31 – February 2. The Sahtu Economic Development Workshop occurs annually and brings representatives from each community together to discuss best practices, successes and challenges.
February 3, 2017
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As the world fur market heads into auction season, Northwest Territories trappers are poised to make their mark thanks to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur program.
February 2, 2017
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A modern-day treasure map is now available in the form of geoscience information in A Guide to Mineral Deposits in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Rather than ‘X’ marking the spot for buried treasure, the guide examines 75 noteworthy deposits with significant mineral potential.
January 30, 2017
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Tuktoyaktuk’s pingos, permafrost freezer and Arctic Ocean coastline are just examples of its unique visual allure. With the increased profile and access that the completion of the Inuvik-Tuk Highway will bring, film producers and media companies are lining up to capture the sights and sounds of this unique and spectacular part of our North.
January 27, 2017
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An intensive eight-month Commercial Fishermen Training Program will begin next week in Hay River. The program, which will combine classroom learning with hands-on work on Great Slave Lake, is a partnered initiative involving the NWT Fishermen’s Federation, the Department of ITI and the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre.
January 26, 2017
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GNWT political and government representatives demonstrated the territory’s broad-based commitment to mining and exploration this week at Canada’s premier industry conference for mining.
January 24, 2017
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While many visitors have called the Northwest Territories one of the best kept secrets in tourism – it may not stay a secret for long! NWT Tourism (NWTT) has launched a new promotional campaign called Secrets. In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, NWTT will be revealing 150 secrets about the NWT.