John Ritchie and Hideaway Adventure Grounds: Always looking forward
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Our enthusiastic Metis brother John Ritchie of Hideaway Adventure Grounds shared that “when you have a…
Tourism
Seizing the opportunity: Keith Henry’s call to Indigenous youth in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the bustling landscape of Indigenous Tourism Canada, there’s a powerful voice echoing – a voice of…
O’Chiese Nation opens resort and casino in Red Deer: A conversation with Adrian Strawberry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The flourishing city of Red Deer in Central Alberta is currently experiencing a remarkable period of…
Winnipeg hosts huge Indigenous tourism conference
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous tourism is an expanding and all-encompassing industry. That was the message from conference organizers, presenters…
Celebrating the innovation and resilience of Indigenous tourism
(ANNews) – Indigenous Tourism Alberta has announced the winners of its second annual awards gala at the ITA Gathering held at River Cree Resort and…
Indigenous Tourism Alberta receives $1.3 million in federal funding
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last month the government of Canada announced $1.3 million in funding for Alberta’s Indigenous tourism sector….
Edmonton’s river valley moves closer to becoming an urban national park
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 14, 2022 the Government of Canada announced that they were working with the city…
World’s Largest Protected Boreal Forest sees major expansion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Mikisew Cree Nation is celebrating the expansion of the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park in Northern…
B.C. First Nations announce plans to make Olympic bid for 2030 Winter Games
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Four B.C. First Nations have announced their plans to make the first ever Indigenous-led bid for…
Indigenous Tourism Alberta hosts 3rd annual summit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) held its third annual summit, where attendees heard about the…