Indigenous tourism gets $1.3 million investment – Yahoo News Canada

March 25, 2022

The federal government has invested $1.3 million to strengthen the Indigenous tourism sector and showcase Alberta as a premiere Indigenous tourism destination in Canada.

Out of this amount, $843,000 supports Indigenous Tourism Alberta’s five-year strategy and action plan to assist Alberta’s Indigenous tourism operators adapt to market changes.

This includes website modernizations, executive mentorships, tourism readiness programs and cultural awareness sessions for tourism-industry partners.

“The ultimate goal is to help our Indigenous tourism industry back to pre-COVID levels by 2025,” said Shae Bird, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA), in an email.

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