NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Regions: North Slave Region

Tags: tourism

Objective(s): To study the way in which tourism is being presented as a growing opportunity for the Northwest Territories and to assess its importance in relation to changing resource development landscapes. To understand the logic of the discursive which orients policy and community discussion and decision-making.

Project Description: This fieldwork will supplement secondary library and archival research on the way in which tourism is being presented as a growing opportunity for the Northwest Territories and will help to assess its importance in relation to changing resource development landscapes, Yellowknife’s role as a service and administrative centre, and broader regional development plans. It is necessary to understand the logic of the discursive which orients policy and community discussion and decision-making on this topic by speaking with those involved in the Yellowknife community. Semi-structured interviews of approx. one hour each, one-on-one with key stakeholders in government and local business community, recorded via pen & paper, recording device or video camera. Participants will be recruited in consultation with and approved by the Supervisor. Sources of the organizations will be the Internet and suitable contacts provided by participants (i.e. snowball technique). The participants themselves will be determined by approaching senior staff of these organizations and soliciting suggestions as to staff/personnel best suited for the task. Questionnaires will be provided for those unable to participate in person; library research on local publications; on-site assessment of local tourist facilities. The principle investigator will make a summary of work available through a research website and will provide this information to anyone interested upon request. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from August 8, 2014 to December 31, 2014.