Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
| Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Type | Political organization |
| Founded | 2015 |
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada is a national tourism body established in 2015.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2019: The association hosted its eighth annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Kelowna in 2019. It aims to improve socio-economic conditions for Indigenous people across Canada through advisory services and industry research. The organization presents the Indigenous Adventure Award to businesses demonstrating effective sustainable management.[2]
- October 2020: The association compiled statistics showing that one-third of European travellers to Canada seek authentic Indigenous culinary experiences.[3]
- December 2021: The association granted the Indigenous Adventure award to Wikwemikong Tourism in 2019.[4]
- March 2022: The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada provided the moderator for a panel on innovative development during the National Indigenous Tourism Conference.[5]
- July 2025: The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada receives federal funding from the Canadian government to assist with its operations. Some provincial and territorial associations have been critical of the work of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada over several years.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indigenous Tourism Ontario helps create new coalition", Anishinabek News, 2 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wikwemikong Tourism captures national award", Anishinabek News, 28 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "World-travelling First Nation chef plans to make southwestern Ontario town prime tourism destination", Anishinabek News, 16 October 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wikwemikong Tourism celebrates graduates of inaugural Cultural Guide Training Program", Anishinabek News, 23 December 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wikwemikong Tourism manager speaks at national Indigenous tourism conference", Anishinabek News, 28 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).