Tourism

Excerpts from the Journal of Alexander Henry to Lake Superior, Red River, Assiniboine, Rocky Mountains, Columbia and the Pacific, 1799 to 1811, To Establish the Fur Trade, covering the years 1806-1808.

Discusses Alberta's heritage conservation accomplishments and the various ways of restoring the past, including museums, heritage parks and archaeological site preservation.

Comments on the responsibility of indigenous peoples to protect the land, and animal and plant life from the negative effects of tourism.

Examines the benefit of incorporating the knowledge of Aboriginal peoples in protected areas establishment and management, for both ecological and cultural survival.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 1997.

Discusses his experiences as a guide.

Examines recent First Nations business ventures in Saskatchewan.

Uses Fort Vancouver National Historical Site in Portland, Oregon and the Meewasin Valley Authority in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as case studies to discuss how urban parks might contribute to reconciliation if they support Indigenous identities and cultural activities.

Uses jokes and stories to illustrate common stereotypes the Southwest Indian artisans have about the non-Indian tourist.

Introduction to groups performing at the Inuit Village which included Inuit,Yup'ik, Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, Tlingit (Chilkat, Hoonah, and Taku).

Investigates the participation of Indigenous men and women in the world fair and how it provided both economic opportunities otherwise unavailable and a way to maintain their culture.

Looks at identifying the attributes of tourism experiences, interest in Aboriginal tourism activities, topics and experiences, and potential markets for Aboriginal tourism.

American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hawai'i, 2014.

Entitled: "Indian of Duck Lake (Sask.). Postcard.

Discusses cultural identity in terms of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Centre and Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Includes results of operator business survey, interviews with internal and external stakeholders, economic impact assessment and key findings workshop.

Focuses on Māori economy in sectors such as agriculture, forestry and logging, arts and recreation, and tourism. Topics include business continuity, opportunities and risks, impacts on key sectors and ramifications for cash flow. Related material: Part 2: Preparing to Recover Part 3: Preparing to Thrive

Information prepared to support Māori freehold land owners in making key decisions. Topics include action points, current economic impact of the pandemic, and how different the COVID-19 recession is to the Global Financial Crisis. Related material: Part 1: How to Respond Part 3: Preparing to Thrive

Looks at the impacts from the expedition cruise industry on Aboriginal spirituality and culture.

Discusses the implementation framework on how to enhance Aboriginal economic development and build a representative workforce.

Commentary looks at historical influences Native American culture had on the prevailing society. In Pursuit of Dancing the Indian Way: Part 1 In Pursuit of Dancing the Indian Way: Part 3

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2006.

The program of the Indian Diamond Jubilee celebration commemorating the signing of Treaty no. 6 at Carlton, Saskatchewan, August 11 - 12, 1936. The ceremony was attended by Baron and Lady Tweedsmuir from England. There were hymns, songs by local bands, and several presentations to and by First Nations leaders. There was also a dramatic re-enactment of part of the treaty negotiations in which Chief Sam Swimmer, Chief Joseph Dreaver, Joseph Johnson, Norman Johnson, George Bird and Harry Dreaver all took part.

Discusses issues surrounding the development of Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

Brief background on the entrepreneur behind Native Trail Tours and the story told to tourists which prompted the development of the Indian Maiden product.

An image of a large group of non-Aboriginal people surrounding a small circle of Aboriginal people. Some Aboriginal people are dressed in pow-wow regalia, while others have on western style clothes. There appears to be a pow-wow drum in the centre of their group. The non-Aboriginal audience is dressed in early 20th century style suits and long dresses, and they stand shoulder to shoulder.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

An close-up image of three totem poles in a village. There are buildings, large pole structures and trees in the background. An boy is visible in the bottom left corner.

An image of a long parade of Aboriginal men on horseback in ceremonial regalia. Blackfoot Indians at a parade in Lethbridge. Colours have been added to the picture in a chromolithograph process. The postcard appears to be dated 21 June 1902, but this not clear.

An image of four Aboriginal men, three on horseback and one standing, in an open field. They are wearing western style clothing and wide brimmed hats.

Marine Affairs Thesis (MMA)--University of Washington, 2013.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2000.

Looks at planning and developing ecotourism in a forest-dependent indigenous community.

Looks at the critical perspective on the capacity of Indigenous ecotourism to foster more sustainable lifeways in the hope of transforming the destructive nature of the Western environmental paradigm.

Examines an Australian international ad campaign Come Walkabout by a marketing organization that used Indigenous identity features to promote a tourist destination.

Chapter in Recasting Commodity and Spectacle in the Indigenous Americas edited by Helen Gilbert and Charlotte Gleghorn. Looks at tourist encounters and knowledge transmission.

Examines the extent that handicraft products can create income for women in Tanzania; considers issues of seasonal activity, a lack of start-up capital, difficulty obtaining raw materials, and low prices for finished products. Looks at the implications for policy makers wanting to improve the viability of hand crafted products as an income source for rural Tanzanian women.

Book review of: Indigenous Peoples, National Parks and Protected Areas edited by Stan Stevens.

Study of use of biological and cultural resources by the Gitga'at First Nation regarding the development of a locally run eco-cultural tourism business.

Introduction to special issue on Indigenous sport in North America.

Looks at the effect Indigenous tourism has on communities; identifies the problems; and driving factors.

Environmental Management and Policy Thesis (M.Sc.)--Lund University, 2005.

Findings from a case study of a northern Cree community that indicates that social, cultural, political and environmental factors are considerations by First Nation communities pursuing tourism.

Examines the current issues in the Aboriginal tourism industry and the growth potential for a sustainable form of tourism including the development of an Aboriginal tourism product; market reconnaissance and market development; and the evolution of a partnership between Aboriginal tourism product suppliers and the travel trade.

Examination reveals emerging niches in ecotourism, cultural themes and ethnic tourism.