Tourism

Discusses travel narrative's role in changing perceptions about the area from a place of danger to a place of leisure.

Offers five specific recommendations for consideration by policymakers.

Discusses the positive and negative repercussions that arise as a result of tourism.

Investigates the myth of the Arctic as an unspoiled wilderness, a view not shared by Inuit people.

Reports results of 397 telephone interviews with individuals drawn from the information enquiry database of the NWT Arctic Tourism records of people who had attended consumer shows and requested information from tourism booths.

Based on a survey of 364 clients, with the results broken down into six categories: youth entrepreneurship development, establishment of a new business, modernization/expansion of an existing business, trade and market expansion, Aboriginal tourism and miscellaneous.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Case study of the Northwest Manitoba Regional Tourism Strategy, that looks at best practices in the strategic planning process on community tourism development.

Primarily journal articles.

Talks about government policies that have an effect on the economic development and cultural heritage practiced in Aboriginal tourist industry focusing on the Didgeridoo.

Business Thesis (M.B.)--Victoria University, 2014.

Book review of: Authentic Indians by Paige Raibmon.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--The University of British Columbia, 1996.

Looks at how world economies and the tourist industry impact Indigenous regions of the United States. Presentation from: Proceedings of the Third Northern Research Forum: The Resilient North: Humans Responses to Global Change, Yellowknife, NWT, 2004.

This file contains excerpts from a type-written diary called "Northern Saskatchewan Holiday," by Annie M. (Nan) McKay and Christina Bateman, 9 August to 16 September 1919. It highlights their trip to Lac la Ronge. There is also a list of photographs from the trip that are held at Saskatchewan Archives Board.

Image of the Batoche National Historic Site marker; inscription in English and French.

Report dealing with the National Historic Park at Batoche and discussing various proposed improvements and difficulties. Includes discussion of archeaology, classification, preservation, tourist facilities, ecology, historical representation and other issues encountered by the Park.

Looks at a dance theatre piece, staged at Batoche National Park, based on the romance of Gabriel and Madeleine Dumont. Article located by scrolling to page 2 and 14.

This report summarizes the comments which interested parties made to Parks Canada as to the future planning and development of Batoche National Historic Park.

Article relating to the Northwest Resistance battlefield of Batoche, SK as a national historic site, with a photograph of St. Antoine de Padoue Church.

This report outlines how Parks Canada intends to protect and present the important historical and cultural resources of Batoche National Historic Park. Includes photographs of various buildings at Batoche between 1880-1915.

Describes the role of Batoche during the North West Resistance in the context of Métis history and community. Includes a virtual tour.

Results from public meetings of persons interested in the development of Batoche, site of an important battle during the Northwest Resistance. Aspects of development that are favored include a visitor's centre, preservation of nearby buildings relevant to the Battle of Batoche, and preservation of the landscape as native vegetation.

Historical note:

This booklet outlines three plans for the Batoche National Historic Site and provides comments sections to the public to respond.

Handbook supports the development of a strong Aboriginal tourism workforce in British Columbia.

The plaque at the base of the Bear Pole. Victoria, B.C. On plaque: "1966 Project of Native Indians' participation Centennial Sub-Committee to Commemorate the Union in 1866 of the Colonies on Vancouver Island and the Mainland as British Columbia Kwakiutl Bear Pole carved by Mr. Henry Hunt of the Kwawkewlth Indian Band at Victoria, B. C. Log donated by MacMillan, Bloedel & Powell River Limited."

A bear totem pole. [Carved by Mr. Henry Hunt of the Kwawkewlth First Nations. Victoria, B.C.]

Book review of: The Beaver Hills Country: A History of Land and Life by Graham A. MacDonald.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2010.

Originally published by Talonbooks, 2007.

Explores how the Cree Nation of Mistissini (CNM) in northern Quebec executed an approach which has resulted in significant growth and development.

Guide designed to help both the First Nation and the developer and includes case studies.

Looks at the traditional menu offered at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and promotes the picturesque location for meetings. Article found by scrolling to page 2.

An image of a long parade of Aboriginal men on horseback. They wear ceremonial regalia, and some hold spear like poles with small flags tied to them. Non-Aboriginal people are gathered with horses and buggies watching the procession. Colours have been added to the image in a chromolithograph process. On the back there is a short note and it is postmarked 1930. The postcard was sent from Lethbridge, Alberta to Queens County, New Brunswick.

Discusses the potential for cultural reclamation and renewal by the Blackfeet due to the parks natural state. Suggests co-management of parklands in the future.

Brief case study of the largest Aboriginal owned and operated tourist attraction in Canada.

Describes the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park located near Calgary, Alberta.

Book review of 6 books: Our Son, A Stranger by Marie Adams. Aboriginal People and Colonizers of Western Canada to 1900 by Sarah Carter. Trusteeship in Change: Toward Tribal Autonomy in Research Management by R. Clow and I. Sutton (Editors). In the Shadow of Evil by Beatrice Culleton Mosionier. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump by Gordon Reid. Blessing For a Long Time: The Sacred Pole of the Omaha Tribe by Robin Ridington.

Plain language version of Breaking Ice: Renewable Resource and Ocean Management in the Canadian North edited by Fikret Berkes, Rob Huebert, Helen Fast, Micheline Manseau, and Alan Diduck.

Discusses an ecotourism project directed towards protecting the environment and supporting the Indigenous way of life.

Book review of: Bridging National Borders in North America: Transnational and Comparative Histories edited by Benjamin H. Johnson and Andrew R. Graybill.

Examines the influences on representations in terms of socio-economic, political, cultural and historical contexts.

Chronicles the 30 year history of the tourism development plan for the community and analyzes the challenges and lessons learned. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]

Study examines local capacity for local business creation by conducting a needs assessment of knowledge, skills and required training and creation of a supportive social-political environment.

Government responses to specific recommendations developed as a result of consultation meetings.

Compares the Louisiana model of preserving French to the Native American language preservation program.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2017.

Looks at the successful bear and deer camp operation, Saskatchewan Adrenaline Outfitters, located northeast of Green Lake, Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page 23.