Ottawa injects $1.4M into Manitoba, N.W.T. Indigenous tourism initiatives
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Indigenous tourism and economic development experiences in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories are getting a boost from more than $1.4 million in federal government funding.
Federal Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault made the announcement in Winnipeg Friday morning at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference.
The fund will support several initiatives, including the Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Association, which will receive $500,000 to help Indigenous tourism operators create destination development activities to attract visitors. The Winnipeg Art Gallery will get $421,700 to launch new Indigenous art exhibits and create virtual tours of the gallery.
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“A robust Indigenous tourism sector is key for our economy and reconciliation, as well as our government’s ongoing work in building an inclusive economy that works for all Canadians,” Randy Boissonnault said in a statement.
“A robust Indigenous tourism sector is key for our economy and reconciliation, as well as our government’s ongoing work in building an inclusive economy that works for all Canadians,” Boissonnault said in a statement.
Northern Affairs Minister and Saint Boniface-Saint Vital MP Dan Vandal said in a statement that “our government is investing in Indigenous tourism operators in Manitoba, and the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę government (in the Northwest Territories), so they can grow and share their rich cultural and unique travel experiences with visitors from around the world.”
Holly Courchene, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Manitoba, said “with Indigenous Tourism Manitoba being in its infancy stages as an organization, the support through the Tourism Relief Fund has really allowed us to build a strong foundation in finance, marketing, product development and organizational development.
“The outcome of this funding will be long lasting and a great benefit to our Indigenous tourism operators across Manitoba.”
— Staff