NWT ARTS STRATEGY

The Arts Strategy Action Plan 2 (August 2007) replaces the Action Plan that was part of the Northwest Territories Arts Strategy released in October 2004. It represents the commitment of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) to support the arts sector to achieve a multitude of creative, cultural, educational, social and economic benefits for the Northwest Territories.

NWT Arts Strategy Progress Report (August 2006) This Progress report outlines the initiatives, programs and services that have been undertaken to address identified issues and opportunities
in the arts sector.

In 2002, the Government of the Northwest Territories established an Arts Strategy Advisory Panel, which was asked to consult widely in the NWT on arts issues and to develop recommendations on NWT creative arts and cultural industries for presentation to Cabinet.

The Arts Strategy Advisory Panel submitted its recommendations to the Ministers of Education, Culture and Employment and Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development in December 2002.

The Government's response to the NWT Arts Strategy Advisory Panel’s recommendations was jointly prepared by the departments of ECE and RWED and released in July 2003. The GNWT response addressed the Panel’s concerns in each of seven theme areas outlined in the Panel's Report.

This strategy was developed in response to recommendations of the NWT Arts Strategy Advisory Panel. It provides broad direction to guide future programs, services, and marketing efforts to secure the stability of a growing arts sector in the NWT.