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Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board

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The Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) is the main instrument of fish, forestry and wildlife management within the Gwich’in Settlement Area.

The Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) was established under the guidance of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) to be the main instrument of wildlife, fish and forest management in the Gwich'in Settlement Area (GSA). The GRRB is responsible for working with Gwich’in communities and the public to ensure renewable resources in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA) are managed in a sustainable manner. Established as a result of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Settlement Agreement (GCLCA) in 1992, the Board is entering its 20th year of operation. Building on its previous five-year strategic plan (2008-13), the Board met from September 19th to 21st in Fort McPherson to review the achievements, challenges and lessons learned over the last five years and to establish the Board’s strategic focus for the next strategic plan. The Board members, staff and representatives of each of the four Gwich’in Renewable Resources Councils (RRCs) participated in a structured, facilitated discussion which is the basis for the following document. Co-management partners and other stakeholders were invited but most were unable to attend. A representative from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) was present for a portion of the session and written input was provided by a local representative of the GNWT’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) (Forestry), which is reflected in this document. It is important to note, however, that the views of all key partners were sought in a full-day discussion on Research Priorities earlier the same week in Inuvik and this input was taken into account during the strategic planning discussion and are detailed in separate report to the GRRB.

11/05/2026

11/04/2026

Three bears were shot this fall for public safety, so the GRRB and Tetlit Gwich'in RRC worked together to make sure the hides were put to use. A big thank you to Sarah Hansen from Chief Julius School in McPherson and Gail Raddi and Kieran Crawford from the Nihtat Gwich'in Council for using them to teach kids about hide processing. Thanks also to ECC's officers for skinning the bears and storing the hides. Great to see these skills being passed on to youth!

10/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the GRRB's calendar contest. We received many amazing submissions, but these three really stood out. Please congratulate James Andre for taking home first place for his great photo of his grandkids with a caribou! Reshenda Kay took second place with her photo of her son, Hunter James. And last but not least, was third place with Patrick Kay's beautiful photo of the sunset in Fort McPherson. Thank you again for all who submitted, and we look forward to sharing the 2027-2028 calendar with you all!

10/19/2026

GTC is holding meetings about the new highway next week. Please see their poster for details:

10/16/2026

The GRRB is looking to interview Gwich'in harvesters and land users who have seen or gone out to harvest bluenose caribou in the past year. Please contact GRRB Biologist Alissa Sallans at [email protected] or 867-777-6600 x 6 if you are interested in setting up an interview!

10/02/2026

For those interested, please see the attached job opportunity with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

10/02/2026

Last call for photo submissions for the GRRB's 2027 Conservation Calendar! Photos are due by midnight this Sunday.

09/28/2026

The GRRB is hosting community meetings across the GSA this week, and we want to hear from you! What do you think of the proposed listing of muskrat as a species of "special concern" in the NWT? Do you think snowy owl should be listed as a "threatened" species in Canada?

Come out to a meeting in your community to learn more about these species at risk assessments and share your feedback. Dinner will be served and door prizes will be drawn!

Monday September 28th - Aklavik, Mary Kendi Boardroom - 6:00-7:30pm
Tuesday September 29th - Tsiigehtchic, Charter Boardroom - 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday October 1st - Fort McPherson, Hamlet Council Chambers - 6:00-7:30pm
Monday October 5th - Inuvik, Nihtat Cultural Room - 6:00-7:30pm

09/23/2026

Thankful to all the teachers and students who participated and joined us for this workshop. A big mahsi cho!

09/22/2026

Calling all photographers in the GSA! The GRRB needs your help with our 2027 Conservation Calendar! Please see attached for contest information.

Address

105 Veterans' Way
Inuvik, NT
X0E0T0

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

1(867)777-6600

Website

http://www.grrb.nt.ca/

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