Miramichi Giants
Joe Ward Joins Miramichi Linkages Project To Talk About Giants! ITANB has partnered with Miramichi Linkages Project to aid in the development of tourism experiences in the territory. In this project, local stories will be revived and connections to others from across cultures examined, as well as local knowledge, actions and personalities to provide a…
Read MoreForbes named Red Bank Lodge 1 of Canada’s 7 Top Indigenous Wellness Experiences
The modern world is marked by a frantic pace fuelled by rapidly evolving technology and increasing expectations of around-the-clock connectedness. Amid the chaos that has infiltrated work, home and even social gatherings, many travellers are exploring Indigenous perspectives that champion physical and spiritual wellness for some of the answers to modern ills. There are many…
Read MoreBannock is a Big Score at the World Juniors
The 2023 World Juniors from December 19 to January 5 at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Moncton and Halifax was an incredible event. Not only were there tons of exciting hockey action, but three was also a fantastic opportunity to learn and celebrate Indigenous culture. Jenna White of Jenna’s Nut-Free Dessertery ran…
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DJ Shub Announced as Headliner for 2023 Indigenous Tourism Awards and Awards Nominations Now Open DJ Shub, the Godfather of PowWowStep, will be the headliner at the International Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada’s (ITAC) annual Indigenous Tourism Awards on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The annual awards are part of the 2023 International Indigenous Tourism Conference…
Read MoreWabanaki Tree Spirit Tours Wins Indigenous Tourism Award
On the evening of November 9th 2022 Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours & Events of Fredericton, New Brunswick was awarded Indigenous Tourism Award by the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick. This award recognizes the Indigenous excellence in promoting Indigenous tourism by an individual or a business. Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours’ Cecilia Brooks and her son…
Read MoreMiramichi Linkages Podcast
About the Miramichi Linkages Project The Miramichi Linkages project will revive local stories and find connections to others from across cultures examined. Holistic understanding of how people lived in this region over time can be gained from local knowledge, actions, and personalities. Projects of this nature will become the foundation of developing sustainable, and collaborative…
Read MoreMi’kmaq Tourism Operators National Leaders
Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq Cultural Center, Tours & Artisan Giftshop has won the 2022 National Indigenous Tourism Award at the prestigious Canadian Tourism Awards presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) in Ottawa.
Read MoreFirst Nations Storyteller David Smith Joins Lineup of Speakers at 39th Annual Tourism Summit!
Having grown up outside First Nations communities because of the 60’s Scoop, Smith has a unique point of view on Indigenous culture. This two-eyed seeing approach allows Dave to see both sides of the relationship between Canadians and his people. His passion is to learn as much as he can to help facilitate a better…
Read MoreTWO MI’KMAQ WINNERS OF THE 2022 BMO 1ST! ART AWARD
Selected from a record-breaking pool of 345 submissions, 2 of the 11 regional winners are Mi’kmaq! About the Award It is with great pride that we congratulate our fellow Two Spirit-LGBTQIA+ Mi’kmaq artists in New Brunswick on winning the BMO 1st Art Award 2022! The BMO 1st Art competition celebrates the creativity of art school students…
Read MoreA Taste of the Atlantic: A Celebration of Indigenous Cuisine and Culture
A Taste of Atlantic Canada Festival is an event organized by ITANB member Jenna White to highlight Indigenous culture through food from all across the Atlantic Provinces. It is an opportunity to share in the rich indigenous culture and provide a bridge to help with reconciliation. Food and stories are a way to not only…
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