By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO, with Robert Bernard, NSITEN As part of our ongoing discussion about cultural tourism and authenticity, we are going to feature stories about different entities involved in and supporting this growing industry. The Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (NSITEN) was established in the fall of 2017
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Cultural Tourism
Newsletter – February 2021
Our February 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism. Click the link below to read the full issue: February 2021 Newsletter Were you unable to make our February Virtual Community Session? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information we
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – December 2020
I came across this speech given by our world renowned and respected Mi’kmaq Elder, Daniel N. Paul, to the Nova Scotia Tourist Association in 2003. News flash…he just happens to be the founder of this newspaper! His speech really resonated for me as he expressed the historic legacy of Mi’kmaq
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – November 2020
As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc with the lives of citizens around the world, with many people greatly impacted. In particular, the tourism industry has been devastated, and of course this has exponentially affected Indigenous communities and tourism businesses. Before the spread of COVID-19, global tourism provided
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – October 2020
Last month we introduced you to the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw and the plans that are underway to develop guidelines for authentic Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism for Nova Scotia. As many are aware, (COVID 19 notwithstanding!) tourism is one of the largest economic drivers in Nova Scotia.