YELLOWKNIFE (May 6, 2016) - A targeted Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) marketing initiative is putting 30,000 pocket-sized guides to NWT parks and campgrounds into the hands of identified Alberta RV-ers and campers this week.

With a downswing in the economy and the lower Canadian dollar, it is anticipated that many Albertans will opt for road holidays within Canada this summer.  The NWT’s world-class parks and campgrounds offer a unique and attractive holiday destination. 

YELLOWKNIFE (May 6, 2016) — An annual initiative to stimulate local interest, awareness and foot traffic for the tourism sector returns to Yellowknife tomorrow.

The Be a Tourist in Your own Town initiative will launch its second-year at the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show with the distribution of a coupon book full of deals and discounts for local tourism businesses and service providers.  

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Thank you. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize dignitaries in attendance, and you, members of the Northwest Territories business community, for being here today.

Congratulations to Richard Morland and the members of your new Board of Directors who will now take the lead on the important work that is put forward by this Chamber; encouraging, supporting, and advocating for local business throughout the Northwest Territories.

YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 13, 2016) — Filming recently wrapped up in Yellowknife for an immersive, 360- degree film experience which will feature the unique sights, sounds, and culture of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

SESQUI — a multi-media festival funded by the Government of Canada for the 2017 celebrations of 150-years of Confederation — shot footage to be included in a nationally touring presentation celebrating the diverse cultures and lands Canadians share in the Yellowknife area.

YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 11, 2016) — Filmmakers wishing to work in the Northwest Territories (NWT) may now submit their proposals to receive significant rebates on their projects.

The Film Rebate Program offers guest and local producers alike the opportunity to receive rebates on goods, services, travel, and wages for films made in the NWT.

Proposals are due on May 6 for productions taking place through March 2017.

YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 8, 2016) — A program designed to assist artisans in the Northwest Territories (NWT) has proved successful in 2015.

The Fur and Hide Procurement Program — a function of the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program — provided nearly $1 million in economic benefit created from the program.

These are the best results yet recorded by the program, which aims to connect local artisans with fur products required for their creations.

LUTSEL K’E (MARCH 31, 2016) — Frontline delivery skills received a boost yesterday in one of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) key focus areas within the tourism sector.

A workshop designed to build skills, knowledge, and capacity within the Aboriginal tourism sector, FirstHost helped participants learn essential service delivery skills while celebrating Aboriginal culture.

TORONTO (March 23, 2016) — One of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) own will be thrust into the limelight this evening.

NWT filmmaker Jen Walden’s short film Painted Girl will be featured in this year’s Women in Film and Television - Toronto Showcase — an event recognizing and celebrating female talent in the film and television industry organized by Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T).

Walden wrote, directed, and produced the feature on her own.

YELLOWKNIFE ( March 21, 2016) — Statistics today released confirm one of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) most important growth industries proved resilient in a difficult financial climate.

The 2014-2015 tourism results were collected from a comprehensive survey completed every four years by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s (ITI) Tourism and Parks division, providing benchmarks for a wide range of variables, including spending, trip characteristics and travel motivations.

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Good morning and welcome, friends from the circumpolar Arctic, and thank you all for attending and taking part in this important industry forum today.

I would like to first acknowledge that we stand on the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy.