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Northern Canada Territorial Tourism Roundtable

Date: November 7, 2025
Venue: Midnight Sun Complex | Town of Inuvik
Address: 95 Gwich'in Road , Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0

Thank you to those who attended the Virtual Roundtable on April 10, 2025.

We look forward to the In-Person Roundtable on November 7, 2025, in Inuvik. This in-person meeting will offer an opportunity for deeper engagement and regional collaboration. 

We invite all participants to take part at the roundtable in order to maximize their involvement and contributions to these important discussions, regardless of whether nor not they attended the virtual session. 

Register today for the In-Person Roundtable

Northern Canada Territorial Tourism Roundtable

Schedule of Events

Time	Event
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast (provided by the Town of Inuvik)
9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.	Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.	Panel Discussion Tourism as a Catalyst: Economic Development in the North + Q&A Tourism has long been a powerful driver of northern economies—creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and strengthening regional identity. This panel brings together leading voices from across the Northwest Territories and Yukon to explore how tourism can act as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth and community resilience. Panellists will discuss opportunities and challenges in developing the North’s visitor economy, strategies for attracting investment, and the role of partnerships between governments, Indigenous organizations, and industry. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. Moderator Nik Mills, Director, Policy & Government Affairs, Tourism Industry Association of Canada Panellists Melissa Cyr – Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development, GNWT – Industry, Tourism & Investment Joyce Taylor – CEO, Prosper NWT Jaqueline Lalonde – Regional Director, NWT Operations, CanNor Donna Lee Demarcke – CEO, Spectacular NWT Benjamin Ryan – Chair, Tourism Industry Association of Yukon Mary Ann Villeneuve – Director of Culture and Heritage, Gwich’in Tribal Council
10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Belong Panel Discussion Unpacking Local Support to Tourism Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion + Q&A Moderator Jasmine Qi, Director, Workforce Inclusion, Tourism HR Canada Panellists Teresa Horosko - Executive Director, Folk on the Rocks Patricia Davison - Inuvik Works Manager, Town of Inuvik Anh Thu Bui - Coordinator, MentorAbility NWT Hub Join this dynamic panel discussion featuring local service providers dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment in the tourism sector. Panelists will share their organizations’ unique programs and services and highlight how they collaborate with tourism businesses to promote inclusive hiring practices. Attendees will hear success stories, learn about practical resources available in their regions, and leave with actionable steps to foster more accessible and welcoming workplaces.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Roundtable Discussions Join national and regional industry leaders, including our panelists, to delve deeper into specific industry topics and share perspectives from your region.
12:00 p.m.–12:15 p.m.	What We Heard Roundtable facilitators report back on the top three takeaways from the roundtable discussions.
12:15 p.m.	Closing Remarks

Travel Discount

The title Airline sponsor of NWTT's 2025 AGM & Conference, Canadian North, is providing a delegate promo code for flights to Inuvik this November. To access this discount, use code NTT25 for 20% off available 'Q' fares and up at time of booking.

This is valid for travel to/from Inuvik November 1–9, 2025. To reserve your seat today, please book online and enter NTT25 in the 'Promo Code' field. 