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Overview

In 2019, the GNWT engaged communities on the development of the Sustainable Livelihoods Action Plan.

Harvesting and trapping have always been important to people and communities in the NWT.

ENR’s Community Harvesters Assistance Program (CHAP) and Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program (GMVF) support harvesting and trapping activities across the NWT.

We held open houses in 18 communities, regional meetings, a public survey, and a youth photo contest.

We heard from communities that CHAP and GMVF are very important, well-liked programs. We also heard there are areas of the programs that could be improved to make them even better. Evaluating CHAP and GMVF is identified as an action item in the ENR Sustainable Livelihoods Action Plan.

Results

This What We Heard report outlines the feedback we received on how CHAP is working, where there are challenges, and where the program could be improved to better serve Indigenous NWT harvesters. The report also provides concrete actions ENR will be taking over the next six months to refresh the program.