indigenous tourism alberta
Indigenous Tourism Alberta Pathway Program
Designing the first virtually interactive grassroots tourism training and coaching program specifically for Indigenous communities in Alberta
opportunity
Providing Indigenous communities in Alberta with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to move forward with grassroots tourism in their community, for their people, and by their people.
what we did
CES was hired by Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) to develop the first virtually interactive grassroots tourism training and coaching program for Indigenous communities in the province.
challenges
The pandemic has devastated the Indigenous tourism sector and now is the time to nourish opportunities and build capacity by engaging in grassroots initiatives that empower Indigenous communities to preserve their culture and grow a sustainable tourism economy.
results
CES crafted Your Path Forward, the very first virtually interactive grassroots tourism training and coaching program specifically designed for Indigenous communities in Alberta. The project involved developing 3 core resources including the Pathway Guide, Coach’s Guide, and Administration Guide, which encompasses 7 Trails (themes), providing participants with interactive elements such as inspiration videos, templates, and tools to help them move forward with a plan, knowledge, and confidence. This project also involved the transfer of knowledge to ITA for the implementation of the 7 virtual sessions that structure the delivery of the Pathway Program, in which 15 community members from 4 Alberta First Nation communities participated.
“CES was a great team to work with. They were professional, adaptable, and delivered a program that went beyond our expectations. The team is culturally competent and understands the importance of decolonizing initiatives, especially when it comes to working with Indigenous communities. The relationships they have formed and uphold are a testament to their wonderful work in creating relationships and working in a culturally competent way.”