ITAC set to host international conference in Edmonton – TravelPress

February 12, 2026

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) will host the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (2026 IITC) at the Edmonton Convention Centre, taking place from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2026. The event will bring together over 1,000 Indigenous tourism operators, government leaders, and industry partners from around the world, including delegates from the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand.

As part of the local Nations’ protocol, the conference will open with a Grand Entry on Tues., Feb. 17. The Grand Entry will feature Chiefs, dignitaries, sponsors, and the conference steering committee members, led by Elders Eddy Makokis and Lorraine Makokis, alongside powwow singers and dancers. A prayer by Elder Makokis and a welcome from dignitaries will follow.

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