Indigenous Tourism is a great way for settlers to learn about Indigenous peoples, their histories, cultures, and what it means to decolonize and journey toward Truth and Reconciliation. The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls tourism a force for peace, and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has titled strategic plans and conference themes with "Tourism is Reconciliation in Action". My academic work focuses on this topic, and I have been building relationships with the Six Nations of the Grand River over the past 3.5 years. Before we go, we have an in-class case study and will discuss colonization, decolonization, Truth and Reconciliation, and the power of Indigenous tourism when done right.
My HTOM 5508 post-grad certificate class enjoyed the Day-of-Play itinerary, which was a bit customized for us, including a tour of the community, a stop at a local gift store, archery, and a tour of the historic Pauline Johnson homestead, finished with a sharing circle.
My HTOM 5508 post-grad certificate class enjoyed the Day-of-Play itinerary, which was a bit customized for us, including a tour of the community, a stop at a local gift store, archery, and a tour of the historic Pauline Johnson homestead, finished with a sharing circle.
My HOTL285 capstone course in the diploma program is currently working on a live case that Six Nations Tourism has presented to us during our visit. We will present the final results later this W2026 semester.
