How Our Views on Animal Use Form, and Why They Are Hard to Change
byIn his 2012 book The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, social and cultural psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains why…
Trapline Tales: Ramblings from a Lifetime of Trapping
byLooking back on a lifetime of trapping, I am reminded of some sticky and downright hilarious situations I have gotten myself into. I have…
“Fur Fights Back!” It’s Time for a Strong Industry Communications Campaign
byFur is under attack like never before. Hardly a week goes by without news of some brand dropping fur, or a jurisdiction proposing to…
BC Mink Farming Ban: Government Refuses Compensation for Devastated Families
byBritish Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries has yet to show any science to justify its drastic decision, last November, to introduce a…
Recycling Vintage Fur New Zealand Style
byJane Avery is a couture designer from Dunedin, New Zealand, known for her bespoke garments combining exotic fabrics with wild rabbit fur. Her label…
Canadian Mink Farmers Will Fight Arbitrary Ban by BC Government
byOn November 5, Lana Popham, British Columbia’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, announced that the province “is beginning a process to phase out…
Are Researchers Just Looking for More Algonquin Wolves? If So, Why?
byIn the Algoma Highlands of Northern Ontario, a group of retired local researchers are trying to trap, tag and collect DNA samples from wolves,…
Master Furrier Panos Panagiotidis to Head New FurCanada Workshop
byAs CEO of FurCanada I am thrilled to announce that our very own master furrier and production manager Panagiotis “Panos” Panagiotidis is running a…
Calling Fashion Industry: Animal Welfare and Sustainability Are Like Chalk and Cheese
byAnimal welfare and sustainability are both commendable goals for any company’s strategic plan, but they’re also like chalk and cheese. They’re unrelated, which means…