Updates
Information for those who wish to work with indigenous peoples regarding the proper procedures to follow and other things to keep in mind when reaching out to indigenous groups. The following Indigenous Protocol was written by Mi’kmaw and Innu elder White Turtle Woman.
artsnb.ca/web/2015/12/indigenous-protocol/
The Mount Carleton Public Art Project with indigenous artists Brandon Mitchell & Charles Gaffney
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSI3qs720Tc
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has heard concerns from its members about the rising cost of insurance in the tourism industry. Please take a moment to complete the following survey to help identify the problems and address the solutions.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9bdv70-kUXm8zCky_THsEcKy1PeDiC7aTYmLiJdLeq-ymMw/viewform
Apprenons sur les peuple autochtones du Nouveau-Brunswick, les Mi'kmaq.
Elsipogtog Mi'kmaq Cultural Center with Gift Shop & Tours can't wait to welcome you in the spring to experience the Long House being hand built by elder Gary Augustine!
Bed, Breakfast and… | Destination Indigenous
As an organization that supports Indigenous tourism, seeing what JEDI has done with the incubator program and its direct positive impact to new and growing indigenous businesses is incredible. Great work JEDI!
Renew Your Membership
If you are an existing member of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada looking to renew your membership, you need to use the renewal link you received by email. If you haven't received your renewal email, please contact ITAC at Membership@IndigenousTourism.ca.
Membership renewals are due March 31, 2021.
The impact of Covid-19 on the global tourism industry cannot be understated. Watch, listen and learn the true State of the Industry as these Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs from across Canada give deeply emotional testimonials describing, in detail, the devastating impacts this global pandemic has had on their business.
EN: youtu.be/yVmeGSRuLlA
FR: youtu.be/inFiIo_phOw
State of the Industry
Prior to 2020, Indigenous tourism was outpacing Canadian tourism activity overall, and international demand for Indigenous experiences was at an all-time hig...
Gary Augustine has been selected to lead the construction of the newly expanded tour offerings at the Elispogtog Mi'kmaq Cultural Center that will include a visit in an authentic, traditional wigwam, longhouse and sweat lodge!
Calling all Indigenous Business Owners!
If you are an Indigenous business owner or executive, your input could help shape policy decisions that directly impact your business. Complete the survey and you could win one of these prizes:
Apple iPad
Tickets to CCAB events
Anish Branding gift pack
www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVIDIndigenousBizSurvey2