ITAC CEO Keith Henry reflects on the growth of Indigenous Tourism in Canada
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Indigenous tourism gains momentum across Canada, Keith Henry, Métis leader and CEO of the Indigenous…
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Building Indigenous Tourism: Teresa Ryder Speaks at 13th International Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton recently hosted the 13th annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference, drawing over 1,000 delegates from 14 countries….
From Soap to Sky: How Lauren Moberly Builds Business and Preserves Heritage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Lauren Moberly, entrepreneurship became a path to both independence and cultural preservation. After raising her…
Darrell Chocolate brings Northern Art to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Northwest Territories–born artist Darrell Chocolate is traveling south as a vendor to showcase northern Indigenous art at the…
Historic Indigenous Investment Adds Momentum to Edmonton Downtown Development
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Northern Ontario’s Wiikwemkong First Nation has made a landmark investment in Edmonton’s Ice District, purchasing the…
Warrior Women bring Cree Culture to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mackenzie Brown (Kamamak, which means “butterfly” in Cree) and Matricia Bauer (Isko-achitaw Waciy / ᐃᐢᑯ ᐃᐦᒋᑕ…
Consent, Not Consultation : Alberta Treaty Chiefs Are Reclaiming the Pipeline Narrative
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – To hear Alberta government representatives reflect on their January 13th meeting, delegates of the Confederacy of…
Rooted in the Land, Leading with Purpose: Sherry Greene’s Vision for Indigenous-Led Sustainability
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Sherry Greene – known as Night Lodge Woman – is…
B.C. at a Crossroads: Indigenous Leaders Defend Declaration Act Amid Mining Shift
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous leaders in British Columbia are calling on the provincial government to stand firm on the…
Trump-Era Tariffs Hit Indigenous Tourism Hard: A Call for Action
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous tourism sector in Canada is facing a crisis, with recent U.S. tariffs and the…