Indigenous Tourism Alberta

• 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
  
• Advocates say Crowsnest Pass ‘ripe for opportunity’ to grow tourism sector

  Travel Alberta has identified the Crowsnest Pass-Pincher Creek-Waterton area as one of 10 development zones within the province showing potential in the tourism industry.

  Features

  Jan 10, 2023
  
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• 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
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• Competitive powwow to be part of Calgary Stampede this summer

  Running July 12-14, the Calgary Stampede Powwow will feature competitive dancing, drumming, singing, and showcase other Indigenous performances. 

  Features

  May 6, 2022
• 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
• Tourism Lethbridge honours 144th anniversary of signing of Treaty 7 in southern Alberta

  Wednesday marked 144 years since the signing of Treaty 7, on Sept. 22, 1877, between the Crown and several -- mainly Blackfoot -- bands in southern Alberta. 

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2021
• Extended border closure another obstacle for Alberta Indigenous tourism industry

  Indigenous tourism was growing in Alberta before the pandemic hit. Now, many operators hope their doors will still be open when travel restrictions ease.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2020
• Indigenous Tourism Alberta to provide relief funding to businesses affected by COVID-19

  The stimulus fund aims to help businesses by covering costs such as marketing overhead, business costs, health and safety standard improvements and staffing. 

  Economy

  Jun 25, 2020