Virtual Workshop - Understanding Truth and ReconciliACTION
$30 | Registration is limited
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous Tourism team is hosting a 2-hour virtual workshop to empower tourism professionals to engage with Indigenous neighbours, businesses, and communities within Canada.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recognizes that reconciliation is not easily defined. It is not linear and does not have a clear endpoint. Reconciliation is a continuous process, a journey, that leads to improved outcomes for Indigenous Peoples, and a better understanding how history has affected your communication and relationships with Indigenous Peoples, such as the Syilx, Nlaka'pamux, and Secwépemc nations in the Thompson Okanagan region.
We must do our part to right those wrongs, heal together, and create a new future that honours the unique gifts of the Indigenous people and communities.
The workshop will include:
A brief history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
ReconciliACTION Ideas
How YOU can support ReconciliACTION
Overview of Call 92 of the 94 Calls to Action
Special Guest
Desiree Baker, Indigenous Consultant
Desiree is an independent contractor working with TOTA to share her knowledge of working with Indigenous people.
With a passion for people and community, Desiree collaborates with non-profits and economic development offices to work in partnership with Indigenous communities in order to establish strategic plans for respectful engagement and sustainable development for strong thriving communities.
For more than 20 years, Desiree has worked with various organizations such as First Nation Health Authority and the Sto:lo Nation, providing services such as:
Grant writing support for organizations
Economic development plans for Indigenous communities
Indigenous business plans for many First Nation business clients and communities
Desiree moved to the Okanagan region in January of 2021. She is originally from Alert Bay, home of the the U'mista Cultural Centre and the World's Tallest Totem Pole.
