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Reconciliation. Historic Papal visit

Resilience: A Firsthand Account of The Historic Papal Visit

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PEOPLE, WATER, LAND: HOMALCO TOURS LEADS GUESTS TOWARDS RECONCILIATION
PEOPLE, WATER, LAND: HOMALCO TOURS LEADS GUESTS TOWARDS RECONCILIATION
Read Post Culture & Heritage Reconciliation
September 20, 2022

The Homalco (Xwémalhkwu) People are colloquially known as “the people of the fast-running waters”. This Nation’s namesake is galvanized by […]

The Original Original Video Series
The Original Original Video Series
Read Post Art, Craft & Gifts Culture & Heritage Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
August 22, 2022

Follow Angela Code of the Sayisi Dene First Nation as she embarks on an authentically Indigenous itinerary that spans the […]

Languages and Lands of Indigenous Alberta
Languages and Lands of Indigenous Alberta
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Culture & Heritage Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
June 16, 2022

Wisdom with Warrior Women The four hour drive from the Edmonton airport to Jasper offered the first glimpse of the […]

Indigenous Talent Steals the Show at 2022 Juno’s
Indigenous Talent Steals the Show at 2022 Juno’s
Read Post Art, Craft & Gifts Culture & Heritage Reconciliation
May 24, 2022

The red carpet at this year’s Juno Awards included some of the most prolific and noteworthy stars in the world […]

Reclaiming our Story – What Resilience Looks Like
Reclaiming our Story – What Resilience Looks Like
Read Post Reconciliation
March 30, 2022

Four former residential schools become places of hospitality and healing. The ivy-covered stone walls of St. Eugene Resort lend the […]

The Important Role Indigenous Tourism Plays in Reconciliation
The Important Role Indigenous Tourism Plays in Reconciliation
Read Post Reconciliation
March 26, 2022

Standing on the grassy riverside trail leading to the 2000-year-old winter village at the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park, it’s […]

Recipe: Three Sisters Salad
Recipe: Three Sisters Salad
Read Post Cuisine culinary-gifts
January 21, 2022

Scott Iserhoff’s Takwakin Three Sisters Salad is a crowd-pleaser for diners lucky enough to be treated to a meal catered […]

Inside Natures Pantry
Inside Natures Pantry
Read Post Cuisine culinary-gifts
January 21, 2022

The Sundance Tipi Taco has become the stuff of legend for Winnipeg diners. Slow-roasted maple chipotle chicken gets piled high […]

Indigenous Gift Guide
Indigenous Gift Guide
Read Post Art, Craft & Gifts
January 21, 2022

Indigenous art is a way of connecting to the artists, hearing their stories, listening to their passions, and seeing the […]

Winter is Deeper
Winter is Deeper
Read Post Wildlife, Nature & Adventure Winter Experience
January 21, 2022

Many of the winter activities that we know today hold immense significance in past and present Indigenous cultures across the […]

The Great Canadian Safari
The Great Canadian Safari
Read Post Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
January 21, 2022

My husband and I and our four children were gathered around an animal track that our Métis guide had pointed […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Culinary
Holiday Gift Guide: Culinary
Read Post Art, Craft & Gifts Cuisine
November 24, 2021

Calling all foodies – a tasty and creative twist of gift giving! Completely change the way you look at food […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Arts and Crafts
Holiday Gift Guide: Arts and Crafts
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November 24, 2021

This year, start your holiday shopping early and check off your whole list with gifts that have been designed by […]

“Miyopimatisowin”: Aski Holistic Adventures and the Saskatchewan River Delta
“Miyopimatisowin”: Aski Holistic Adventures and the Saskatchewan River Delta
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Culture & Heritage Outfitters teepee-camping
October 05, 2021

When I initially adopted the title of The Saskatchewanderer, I was quick to show interest in viewing my province through […]

The Authenticity of L’Autochtone
The Authenticity of L’Autochtone
Read Post Cuisine
July 13, 2021

Gerry Brandon has come home. It’s not what he’d expected, back in the 1970s, when he “just took off” and […]

See What We See, Indigenous Experiences in Newfoundland and Labrador
See What We See, Indigenous Experiences in Newfoundland and Labrador
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Art, Craft & Gifts Culture & Heritage
June 24, 2021

Newfoundland and Labrador is home to three distinct Indigenous groups: the Inuit, Innu, and the Mi’Kmaq. The Inuit of Labrador […]

The Original Original Campaign Launch
The Original Original Campaign Launch
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Art, Craft & Gifts Cuisine Culture & Heritage Reconciliation Wildlife, Nature & Adventure Winter Experience
June 17, 2021

The Original Original mark: If you look up the word ‘Indigenous’, you’ll find it has many synonyms, including ‘original.’ Many […]

Earth Day: Indigenous tourism businesses who are leading the way in environmental conservation, awareness, and preservation
Earth Day: Indigenous tourism businesses who are leading the way in environmental conservation, awareness, and preservation
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation fly-fishing hiking Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
April 21, 2021

Earth day 2021 #restoreourearth Author: Genevieve Huneault Since time immemorial, Indigenous People cared and stewarded the lands and wildlife through […]

Saskatchewan Campfire Recipes with Local Chefs
Saskatchewan Campfire Recipes with Local Chefs
Read Post Cuisine
April 13, 2021

As Tom Waits once said, “nothing beats a campfire and a can of beans”. Far be it from us to […]

International Women’s Day 2021: Featuring Teresa Ryder, Director of Business Development for ITAC
International Women’s Day 2021: Featuring Teresa Ryder, Director of Business Development for ITAC
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Culture & Heritage Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
March 05, 2021

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is excited to acknowledge and raise awareness on gender equality for International Women’s […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Art, Craft & Gifts Cuisine
January 26, 2021

Make this Valentine’s Day a thoughtful one that shows your love for your partner and honours the First Peoples of […]

The Gift Guide of Indigenous Experiences
The Gift Guide of Indigenous Experiences
Read Post Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
December 07, 2020

If you could choose a once-in-a lifetime adventure, where would you want to go? North to watch the aurora borealis […]

Indigenous Gift Giving Guide for Foodies
Indigenous Gift Giving Guide for Foodies
Read Post Cuisine
December 03, 2020

Indulge the foodie on your holiday list—or yourself—with this delicious selection of 100% Indigenous-made delicacies. Feast on a tasty bounty […]

Quebec Road Trip
Quebec Road Trip
Read Post Accommodation & Relaxation Art, Craft & Gifts Cuisine Culture & Heritage
November 24, 2020

Discover Québec from the shores of St Lawrence to the boreal forest and explore a rich landscape that many Indigenous […]

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