Host: Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association & Indigenous Tourism BC
The fear of doing or saying the wrong thing can impede your ability to develop effective Indigenous relationships. You will learn what to do, what not to do and why, as you pave your path to respectful and effective Indigenous relations.
This workshop will provide you with insight, strategies, tips, and suggestions necessary to overcome that fear.
This series of workshop will discuss some of the following topics:
Understanding how to cultivate Indigenous relationships
Understanding business reasons for working with Indigenous Peoples
How to begin to consult with Indigenous Peoples
Fear of saying or doing the wrong thing
How to manage risk when cultivating Indigenous relationships
Understanding cultural tourism
Ensuring that experiences are culturally authentic.
Involving the community's “culture keepers” and Elders
Practicing environmental sustainability.
Steps to prepare an Indigenous cultural tourism business plan
Understanding the industry, learning about cultural tourists, and developing products carefully
This virtual Workshop will provide answers to some of the questions you have regarding how to build successful Indigenous engagement strategies and relationships
The workshop will be co-hosted by Jamie Bourne, Tourism Resiliency Program Advisor.
Price: $21 - Limited availability.