As I said, I see it as a source of income and economic development, but, in particular, I think where I see a role in the arts community playing a significant role is around how we represent and promote ourselves around tourism. That is a big part of it. A lot of these people come here and buy mementos and souvenirs before they go home, and this represents the traditional artists of the territory. With that, though, we also reach out to help these people in the small communities to get the right pricing and marketing for their communities. We have these regional sessions, workshops, to help them get the right value for their product.
Wally Schumann on Question 127-18(3): Arts Economy In The Northwest Territories
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 127-18(3): Arts Economy In The Northwest Territories
Oral Questions
February 19th, 2018
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