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Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Tourism
Indigenous entrepreneurs are central to the growth of the Indigenous tourism industry in British Columbia. Your businesses bring cultures to life, create local jobs, and strengthen local communities.
We exist to support your vision. Whether you are in the early stages of dreaming, just starting to build your new tourism business, or are looking to grow and expand an existing operation–we are here to support you.
Indigenous entrepreneurs are transforming the tourism landscape by bringing cultures to life, creating local jobs, and strengthening local communities. Entrepreneurs are essential to growing an authentic, meaningful, and community-rooted future in tourism. As an Indigenous business owner, you are not only contributing to a thriving visitor economy—you are keeping culture alive, telling stories that matter, and shaping the future for generations to come.
How We Support Tourism Entrepreneurs
Through business training, product development, marketing support, and one-on-one advisory services, ITBC helps Indigenous entrepreneurs bring their tourism visions to life. Our goal is to walk with you—from inspiration to operation—and amplify your story to the world.
By amplifying Indigenous voices and stories, we aim to promote economic self-determination while preserving the cultural integrity that makes Indigenous tourism unique. ITBC is here to support you in building a sustainable business that shares your story and contributes to a vibrant Indigenous tourism economy.
Eligibility
Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs or start-up businesses (51%+ Indigenous-ownership) in British Columbia are welcome to apply to be a Tier 1 Stakeholder with Indigenous Tourism BC.