Insights – Ideas in motion
passionate people who overcome obstacles to make a difference in their community
Leadership & Resilience: Working Together with Seine River First Nation
At CES, we often say that ‘every good relationship starts with a conversation’ and as the years pass, it becomes more and more apparent to us that good relationships may be the key to happiness both professionally and personally. The Chief & Council of Seine River First Nation (SRFN) have reaffirmed this realization as the community is one of our longest standing clients and a relationship that we value deeply.
A Year of Resilience: Visitor Experience Plan for Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve
The vision for the MMNPR Visitor Experience Plan is to provide and encourage enriching connections with the Labrador Inuit through meaningful travel experiences out on the land.
A Year of Resilience: Indigenous Tourism Ontario’s Road to Recovery
ITO’s swift response to the pandemic earlier this year has only further cemented their important role as true leaders in Canada’s Indigenous tourism industry.
A Legacy Launched for Cultural Entrepreneurs
Canadian Ecotourism Services (CES) is proud to officially launch its AIM Authentic Indigenous Moments™ platform. This platform allows cultural entrepreneurs to supply their services and experiences directly to tourists, while preserving and sharing their culture with experiential activities ranging anywhere from an hour to a full day.
Cultural Entrepreneurs – The Heart of the Indigenous Tourism Industry
Meet Steve Antoine - a Cultural Entrepreneur who shares their knowledge and carries a cultural legacy while teaching others about Indigenous traditions, beliefs and ways of life.
The Power of ‘Breaking Bread’
Sharing a meal is a simple yet powerful way to find common ground and begin to get to know someone new. Food is one of our most basic needs, and as such it can bring us together to celebrate our mutual necessities for life – but it can also be an opportunity to share some of what makes your cultures unique.
A time for reflection and renewal
While the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the daily lives of everyone around the world, and particularly those working in the tourism industry, we at CES have been trying our best to focus on the positive and to look on the bright side.
Local Community Champion Driving Economic Development Through Cultural Preservation
Upon first meeting David Kattegatsiak of Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, he seems like your regular Economic Development Officer. But David’s desire to bring meaningful benefits to his community and passion to preserve local heritage and culture are unquestionable and evident in every project that he undertakes.
Tourism Development
A Tourism Development Strategy provides a solid foundation for developing your community or region into a world class, multi-season tourism destination