Fur Jeweller Wants to Support First Nations Trappers
byIn this age of mass-produced, imported goods, textile artist and jewellery designer Vanessa Ægirsdóttir belongs to a growing band of people who want more…
New York Fur Ban: Furriers Fight to Save Sustainable Industry
byNew York furriers are fighting back against a misguided proposal to ban the sale of fur products in New York City – a proposal…
6 Reasons Why Banning Fur Sales Is a Very Bad Idea
byRecent proposals by Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York city councilors to ban fur sales should not only worry furriers who risk…
March News: Fur Stories No Longer Black and White
byFur stories in the media are becoming increasingly nuanced as reporters strive for more balance or a new angle, or simply don’t have time…
Pamela Paquin – In Praise of “Accidental Fur”
byThe strength of the fur industry is that it is always reinventing itself. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was the revival of wild…
Living Sustainably: A Trapper’s Thoughts on Orange Juice
byOnce you get past the odd title, you’ll hopefully find it fitting for the parable that follows. At first glance, it may seem a…
February News: Vegan Fashion Taking a Beating
byVegan 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…
North American Fur Trade – Ahead of the Curve on Traceability
byConsumers today have expectations about everything they buy, from electronics to clothing to furniture — and manufacturers and retailers of these products are being…
Anti-Fur Protesters Are an Elitist Cult
byAnti-fur protesters and animal rights activists are an elitist cult. Not only do they have opinions based solely on short-sighted emotion, and not on…