Fur Jeweller Wants to Support First Nations Trappers
In this age of mass-produced, imported goods, textile artist and jewellery designer Vanessa Ægirsdóttir belongs to a growing band of people who want more…
March News: Fur Stories No Longer Black and White
Fur stories in the media are becoming increasingly nuanced as reporters strive for more balance or a new angle, or simply don’t have time…
February News: Vegan Fashion Taking a Beating
Vegan fashion is a buzz term for clothing that doesn’t use any animal products. Often promoted by activists as “cruelty-free” fashion, it’s all the…
January News: Coyote Fur Helping Fund Cancer Research
Our favourite story last month came from Minnesota where coyote fur is helping to fight cancer! A lot of creative ways are used to…
December News: Educating People About the Fur Trade
Educating people about the fur trade and related lifestyles can take many forms. Sharon Firth, a four-time Olympian and Northwest Territories skiing legend, is…
November News: Large Wildlife in Conflict with Humans
Some populations of large wildlife appear to be thriving, on both sides of the Atlantic, which is great from a conservation viewpoint, and sometimes…
October News: No Winner Yet in Natural Fur vs Fake Fur Debate
The debate over natural fur vs. fake rages on in the media, but with no new arguments being put on the table, it’s hard…
September News: Fur Bans that Aren’t Really Bans
Two 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…
August News: RIP Aretha Franklin, Spreading the Word
Sadly, last month saw the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. She was far too talented and independent an artist for anyone…