December News: Educating People About the Fur Trade
byEducating people about the fur trade and related lifestyles can take many forms. Sharon Firth, a four-time Olympian and Northwest Territories skiing legend, is…
Media Coverage of Fur Debate Short on Facts, Serious Analysis
byOne of the most frustrating aspects of the current fur debate is the lack of any real facts or serious analysis in most media…
November News: Large Wildlife in Conflict with Humans
bySome populations of large wildlife appear to be thriving, on both sides of the Atlantic, which is great from a conservation viewpoint, and sometimes…
“Trapping Is Beautiful” Says Proud Cree Robert Grandjambe
byRobert Grandjambe Jr. takes a long, deep breath followed by a pensive sigh when he’s asked the question, even though he likely knew it…
Fur Bans: Society Has Much More to Lose than Fashion
byThe recent surge in anti-fur campaigning makes me feel angry, but also very sad. Angry, because most anti-fur rhetoric is so completely misinformed and…
October News: No Winner Yet in Natural Fur vs Fake Fur Debate
byThe debate over natural fur vs. fake rages on in the media, but with no new arguments being put on the table, it’s hard…
Moleskin: A Unique Fur Once Favoured by British High Society
byThough rarely seen these days, moleskin deserves a special mention in the history of the fur trade. This unique fur was once favoured by…
Timmins Fur Council: Put Down Your Gadgets Kids, Learn to Love Nature
byIn a world of smartphones, games and constant connectivity, the ability to unplug and learn about nature, in nature, is becoming elusive for more…
September News: Fur Bans that Aren’t Really Bans
byTwo fur “bans” that aren’t fur bans grabbed the headlines in September. Even if there’s just a smell of a possible ban, animal rights…