Following his retirement from mining, Ron Desjarlais an elder from the community of Łutselk’e decided it was time to follow his culture and his passion for the land by starting a tourism business in his traditional back yard.
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September 15, 2022
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As COVID was trying to nip northern business in the bud, Erasmus Apparel branched out.
In a time when tourists were less interested in Northern merchandise, Sarah Erasmus scoured her experiences for a new source of revenue.
September 14, 2022
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Government is about sustainable growth and stable change. Without continuity of support from dedicated government employees, new governments would have to reinvent the wheel with every election.
September 8, 2022
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Niagara Falls welcomed NWT artists and their creative wares at the 13 for 13 Festival associated with the 2022 Canada Summer Games.
September 2, 2022
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September 2, 2022
Hosted by the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre the arts of Fort Smith were on display for all to see on a sunny day in mid-August.
The Art in the Park venue, located at the Mission Historic Park in Fort Smith, is sponsored by the department of Industry, Tourism and Investment for artists registered with NWT Arts to sell their arts and/or fine crafts.
September 1, 2022
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The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has released its annual Oil and Gas Report for the NWT.
August 26, 2022
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Fishing long been a mainstay of life and economic activity – especially in Hay River.
August 26, 2022
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We often talk about the benefits mines bring to a territory. From haul truck drivers and welders, to engineers and environmental scientists — mines are huge operations requiring numerous products and services – and large, diverse workforces.
August 25, 2022
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Big companies can make big differences in the communities in which they invest.
August 24, 2022
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Pour s’assurer que les Ténois profitent de l’exploitation des ressources, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) prélève des redevances sur ces ressources ainsi que des impôts auprès des sociétés minières qui les exploitent.