Minister Schumann kicked off Tourism Week with remarks on the people who make our the NWT world class, the importance of tourism, and investments in its future.
News
May 28, 2018
Blog Entry
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.
May 28, 2018
Blog Entry
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.
May 25, 2018
Minister's Statement
Minister Schumann delivered shared the GNWT's vision for using NWT petroleum resources to address the cost-of-living, and assuring local benefits. Read his remarks here.
May 24, 2018
News Release
YELLOWKNIFE (MAY 24, 2018) — The first-ever Geoscience Field Assistant Training Program began last week in Yellowknife.
Eight participants, supported by eight employer sponsors have signed on to take the five-week, classroom-based course, to be followed by 160 hours of on-the-job training. The Mine Training Society will offer wage subsidies of $21/hour to employers for the on-the-ground portion.
May 23, 2018
Blog Entry
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.
May 18, 2018
Blog Entry
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.
May 18, 2018
News Release
Agriculture plays an important role in the lives of all Canadians, creating good, middle-class jobs, and feeding Canadians and other countries around the world. Northwest Territories (NWT) agriculture development took a leap forward today with the official launch of the new federal-territorial agreement under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
May 17, 2018
News Release
YELLOWKNIFE (May 17, 2018) - Do you know someone in the Northwest Territories (NWT) who is a great host? The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is celebrating Tourism Week by recognizing – and rewarding – NWT residents whose actions and initiatives embody our northern spirit and make visitors feel welcome.
May 16, 2018
Blog Entry
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!