Indigenous Tourism

• Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry expected to contribute $126M to economy this year

  The Alberta government is showcasing the economic boost authentic Indigenous tourism brings to the province.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2024
  
• ‘The right balance’: Indigenous voice on tourism crucial, says federal minister

  Canada's new tourism minister said Indigenous rights and decision-making must be respected in how the country operates and develops its tourist industry.

  Perspectives

  Nov 18, 2023
  
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• City agency teams up with Indigenous partners for Indigenous tourism strategy for Edmonton area

  Details about the strategy were revealed at a media event at the Telus World of Science Edmonton.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
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• ‘Authentic Indigenous experiences’: Tourism businesses grow to 1,900 countrywide

  Canadians are increasingly supporting Indigenous businesses and tourism. As inflation grows and staycations become the norm, it might be worth considering an Indigenous experience.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
• 1,100 delegates in Winnipeg for International Indigenous Tourism Conference

  According to organizers, the goal of the event is to showcase different ways of Indigenous cultural expression through tourism.

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2023
• Edmonton airport to promote Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry to international markets

  The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) signed a memorandum of understanding at the fourth annual ITA gathering on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
• Indigenous tourism program coming to N.S. university as calls grow to showcase Mi’kmaw culture

  The federal government is providing nearly $2-million to the Kinu Tourism Program, which will begin in September 2024.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
• What’s behind the growing interest in Indigenous-led tourism in Canada?

  There is a growing interest in Indigenous tourism, spurred by a genuine interest to learn about the cultures, traditions and languages of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

  Education

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry gets $1.3M funding boost from feds

  Indigenous Tourism Alberta is receiving $843,000 for its five-year strategy and action plan to help Alberta's Indigenous tourism operators.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2022
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• Jasper adjusting marketing ahead of tourism rebound in Alberta mountain town

  The Alberta mountain town of Jasper is focusing on the benefits of the community, as it works to bring back tourists while the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2021