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MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency March 7, 2025 Yukon First Nation businesses and organizations play a crucial role in creating jobs and generating economic opportunities in the territory. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister […]
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IITC Pre-FAMs to Nibiischii and Southern Quebec – ITAC Updates
March 6, 2025 In the lead-up to the 2025 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC), the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), in collaboration with Indigenous Tourism Québec, Bonjour Québec, Tourisme Montréal, and Tourisme Montérégie, hosted two incredible Pre-Familiarization (Pre-FAM) Tours showcasing the rich cultural and natural beauty of Indigenous tourism in Québec. Following these immersive […]
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Edmonton to Host 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference
March 5, 2025 Explore Edmonton and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada are thrilled to announce that Edmonton has been selected as the host city for the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC), the world’s largest Indigenous tourism conference dedicated to promoting and celebrating the richness of Indigenous tourism. “Explore Edmonton is honoured to welcome […]
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Truth and Reconciliation – Destination BC
At Destination BC, Truth and Reconciliation is both a responsibility and an opportunity to build understanding, equity, and connection within the BC tourism industry. To meaningfully support the Respectful Growth of Indigenous Tourism, we will focus our efforts internally first. Looking within our organization ensures that our efforts are purposeful and impactful. Being respectful of the growth […]
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NACCA Invests $9.5M in Indigenous Tourism
March 5, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Indigenous tourism showcases the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous communities while driving their economic participation in Canada. Today, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is pleased to announce the Stream 2 Indigenous tourism businesses receiving funding from the Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream (SITES) under ISED Indigenous […]
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Federal investments to launch and expand tourism experiences across Alberta
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada March 5, 2025 PrairiesCan invests more than $2.9 million in nine local projects to strengthen tourism and cultural experiences across Alberta Tourism is a powerful economic driver that brings measurable benefits to Alberta communities and their residents. Every trip—from a weekend getaway to an epic cross-country vacation—helps to create jobs, […]
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Advancing the Indigenous tourism sector
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada March 5, 2025 Government of Canada and NACCA celebrate recipients of the Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream Canada is home to diverse and enriching Indigenous tourism experiences that offer visitors one-of-a-kind experiences to learn about traditional Indigenous knowledge, histories, stories and cultural practices. Indigenous tourism is also a […]
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Pêmiska Tourism wins Indigenous Destination Development Award – SaskToday.ca
Mar 05, 2025 Pêmiska Tourism won the Indigenous Destination Development Award for its excellence in sustainable, culturally rich tourism. BEARDY’S AND OKEMASIS’ CREE NATION, Treaty 6 – Pêmiska Tourism has been recognized with the prestigious Indigenous Destination Development Award at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference Awards Gala in Montreal. The annual gala celebrates outstanding Indigenous […]
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Indigenous Tourism will be the Hardest Hit by Trump Tariffs
March 4, 2025 The Indigenous tourism industry in Canada is facing a new crisis as President Trump’s tariffs come into effect today. The tariffs come at a time when the industry is still struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels and, once again, Indigenous tourism looks to be the hardest hit and likely the last to […]
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Government of Canada investment boosts tourism across southern Ontario
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario March 3, 2025 Over $2.3 million for over 20 projects fuels growth in tourism and local economies From lively cityscapes to picturesque small towns, southern Ontario is a year-round destination for travellers. Visitors come to experience the energy of world-famous festivals, explore fascinating museums and galleries, and […]
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