The following programs are open to ITA Members.
For more information, email membership@indigenoustourismalberta.ca.

GOOD RELATIONS MENTORSHIP

The Good Relations Mentorship is designed for ITA Members seeking rapid advancement in market readiness. This program offers 1:1 mentorship and guidance from senior-level professionals with extensive expertise in both private and public sectors. Participants with specific short-term goals have the opportunity to interview and select a mentor who is a subject matter expert aligned with their objectives. Mentors can assist in various areas such as business development, marketing, finance, and tourism/hospitality, while fostering a collaborative approach aimed at capacity building.

EMERGE: MARKET VENDOR PROGRAM

Get support to prepare and emerge at events. This one-day vendor empowerment workshop is designed for Alberta-based Indigenous artisans, makers, and entrepreneurs who want to confidently share their stories and showcase their creations at markets, expos, and festivals.

Participants can expect to engage in interactive activities, learn practical tools and tips as a market vendor, including how to share your story in an authentic and compelling way with customers. You will also be provided ITA-branded resources for booth setup. Participants will leave the workshop ready to set up their booth, engage with customers, and represent their business with pride.

This program is suitable for ITA Members who are artisans and primarily operate their business as a market vendor.

CULTURAL TOURISM PATHWAY PROGRAM

The Indigenous Cultural Tourism Pathway is an innovative grassroots training program designed to empower Indigenous communities to discover and achieve their tourism vision while remaining grounded in their traditional values and local realities. This program is designed to guide participants towards an understanding of the benefits that Indigenous tourism holds for cultural preservation, environmental safeguarding, social progress, and local economic growth.

ITA LEARNING SESSIONS

On occasion, ITA offers virtual learning sessions addressing key topics and emerging trends relevant to the development of Indigenous tourism. These sessions are offered throughout the year and details are shared directly with membership by email. While these sessions are primarily designed for ITA Members at the In-Development or Visitor-Ready market levels, they are tailored to meet the needs of higher-level members as required.