Foreign Affairs committee  I might add that power tools are not normal pieces of equipment used in producing art. We've probably seen the use of power tools in the last 20 years. Traditionally, everything is done by hand with files. The unique thing about the art of the north is that 99.9 chances out of 10

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you for the question. First of all, the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association looks after the visual arts side. There is another component that looks after the music side. Iqaluit hosts the Alianait Arts Festival each year, which promotes the music of the territory, and they

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you for your question.

Foreign Affairs committee  I think as far as developing the natural resources of the north is concerned, it will be important for people who want to do business in the north to understand the culture and develop an appreciation of the land, through the beneficiaries and through the Nunavut Land Claims Agre

Foreign Affairs committee  I think probably one thing worth noting would be international bans on sealskin. That certainly would be a factor. As far as plants and animals go, as we seem to get more green in the north, we'll probably find more uses for the plants that will come. On the animals, like Justi

Foreign Affairs committee  Good morning. My name is Chris West and I am one of the volunteer directors on the board of the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association. With me this morning is Justin Ford, who is responsible for projects. On behalf of NACA, we would like to thank you for the opportunity to present