“Through this program, I had the chance to learn a lot of important skills from a lot of great people, and put those skills into practice every day. I would encourage more youth to get involved to get ready to succeed in the tourism business, and have a lot of fun in the process. I know I did!”
- Angel-Rose Betthale, participant in Youth Mentorship for Tourism Program
Canada's tourism industry on track for record-setting year. Tourism ministers across Canada, including Minister Wally Schumann, met to discuss the future of the industry, and how to best keep the prosperity going.
The Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers met today in Calgary. Agenda items included an update on the state of the Canadian tourism sector by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada and a presentation of research on Canada’s global competitiveness.
The Northwest Territories’ premiere conference for mining, exploration and geoscience information and updates is just around the corner. Delegates can register now for the 46th annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum, November 20 - 22, 2019.
It was a busy week in Délı̨nę with art workshops running October 1st through the 4th.
Almost 40 residents took part in workshops as part of the community’s celebration of NWT Arts Week.
Students in the North Slave Region once again benefited this week from a program aimed at educating young Canadians about geoscience and mining.The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment sponsored the Mining Matters team to visit schools in both Yellowknife, N’Dilo, Dettah and Behchoko to help increase awareness and public education on the NWT’s most important economic sector.
Are you interested in starting a tourism business in Łutselk’e? Want to learn more about developing tourism within the community? Looking for some assistance with Tourism Operator Licensing? Join Industry, Tourism and Investment October 9 at 7pm to learn more about community focused tourism.
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.
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.
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.