Francine Douglas, the New Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Regional Indigenous Specialist
Press Release Coast Salish Territories / Vancouver, BC (October 29, 2020): Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) and Destination BC are pleased to announce Francine Douglas as the Indigenous Specialist for the…
Over 100 Businesses Supported by the Indigenous Tourism BC Emergency Relief Fund Program
Press Release The Indigenous Tourism BC Emergency Relief Fund Program was developed to support Indigenous tourism businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. A significant number of Indigenous businesses in the tourism…
YT Government: New funding package announced for tourism industry hard hit by COVID-19
Press Release Tourism and Culture Minister Jeanie McLean today announced the Tourism Accommodation Sector Supplement. This support program of up to $2.88 million is being added to the Yukon Business…
Indigenous Tourism BC: Announcing the Indigenous Community Business Fund
Press Release Indigenous Tourism BC in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Aboriginal Financial Institutions in BC are delivering a $5 million dollar Tourism and Hospitality Fund through the…
Canadian Ministers responsible for tourism meet virtually to lay the foundations for a recovery of the sector
Press Release From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada September 9, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly and the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek,—Co-Chairs of the Canadian Council of…
Government of Canada invests in Indigenous organizations and tourism in southern Ontario
Press Release From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario FedDev Ontario announces over $12.4 million to help support jobs and opportunities in Indigenous communities across southern Ontario August 9,…
Indigenous Tourism Ontario and ORIGIN Partner to Grow Indigenous Tourism Through Virtual Reality Tours
Press Release July 28, 2020, Toronto, ON—Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and ORIGIN partner to enhance Indigenous tourism product offerings as well as help Indigenous businesses on the path to recovery…
Indigenous Tourism Ontario Develops Five-Year Strategic & COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Press Release July 22, 2020 Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) has launched a five-year Strategic & COVID-19 Recovery Plan titled Continuing Our Journey which advances ITO’s Path Forward Framework with the…
CFN: Indigenous Cultural Adventure Tourism Needs Long-term Solutions
Press Release July 6, 2020 As the federal government announced $1.5-billion in relief funds to help BC restart its economy, North Coast First Nations tourism operators say more help is…
Government of Canada supports Quebec’s tourism sector
Press Release From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions The Honourable Mélanie Joly announces over $30 million in investments to support businesses and organizations as they adapt to new economic…
