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Join Indigenous Tourism BC

Indigenous Tourism BC welcomes you to become a Stakeholder and gain access to community, resources, and support.  We invite Indigenous communities, emerging and existing Indigenous tourism businesses, Indigenous culture keepers and service providers, and supporters of Indigenous success in the tourism industry to become our Tillicum. Our friends.

If you are interested in the development or promotion of a visitor-ready Indigenous tourism business, our Associate Stakeholder membership provides access to valuable networking and marketing opportunities and guidance from industry experts and current market research. Marketing Stakeholders gain additional benefits to assist on their journey to expand international marketing opportunities and become leaders in the Indigenous tourism industry.

Associate Stakeholders - Non-Voting

Culture Keepers and Service Providers

Category is for: artisans, performers, storytellers, guides, designers, consultants, food and beverage, service providers or other Indigenous tourism professionals

No Fee

Indigenous Tourism BC honours Indigenous skill and innovation. We invite all Indigenous artisans, performers, designers, storytellers, consultants, and other professionals to step forward and actively participate in building a successful Indigenous economy that includes tourism.
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We honour Indigenous Culture Keepers and Service Providers with the following benefits:
    Email updates
    Business profile on ITBC’s corporate website
    Access to industry research
    Access to annual general meetings and Stakeholder forums
    Opportunity to participate in special events

Communities And Entrepreneurs - Tier One

Category is for: Indigenous communities and Entrepreneurs starting a tourism business.

No Fee

We support Indigenous communities that are ready to include tourism in their plan for social and economic development. Our vision is to contribute to your community success in the Indigenous tourism industry.
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Visitor-Ready & Indigenous-Owned Tourism Businesses - Tier Two

Category is for: businesses that are operational but do not have a market-ready experience ⁄ product.

No Fee

We celebrate operating Indigenous-owned tourism businesses that meet visitor-ready criteria and offer opportunities and development support that can assist you on your path to becoming a market-ready Stakeholder.
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Friends Of ITBC - will be launched April 2023

Category is for: Non-Indigenous organizations related to tourism that support the Indigenous tourism industry.

This category will be launched April 2023

We value partnerships with non-Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses that align with our corporate vision, mission, and values. The Friends of ITBC category honours collaboration for mutual success and acknowledges non-Indigenous partners that contribute to reconciliation through the support of Indigenous tourism.

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Market-Ready Indigenous-Owned Tourism Businesses - Tier Three

Category is for: tourism businesses that are fully operational meeting market-ready criteria.

No Fee

We support Indigenous-owned tourism businesses that already meet market-ready criteria with increased digital marketing support and an invitation to share your wisdom as a voting Stakeholder or elected member of the ITBC Board of Directors.
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Export-Ready Indigenous-Owned Tourism Businesses - Tier Four

Category is for: tourism businesses that are fully operational meeting export-ready criteria.

No Fee

We recognize the achievements and unlimited potential of operating Indigenous-owned tourism businesses that meet export-ready criteria. Your success and participation in the global market supports emerging Indigenous tourism businesses and encourages continued social and economic development for Indigenous individuals, businesses, and communities.
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The Indigenous Tourism BC community welcomes all friends. We are an extensive network of individuals, businesses, and communities that work together and share knowledge about the Indigenous tourism industry in BC. Renew your Stakeholder membership or join Indigenous Tourism BC to access marketing and development support, funding resources, research and insights and networking opportunities.

 

 

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As an Indigenous Tourism BC Stakeholder, you will be part of a diverse and growing community dedicated to the development and marketing of Indigenous tourism operations in British Columbia. Together, we will build skills, make connections and share stories that will prepare you, your business, or your community for sustainable success in the local and international markets for authentic Indigenous tourism experiences in BC.

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