Clinton was
invited to inspire and assist with facilitating the Pimachiowin Aki Tourism
Sharing Session on January 10th, 2013. This event was part of
Pimachiowin Aki’s AGM and was well attended by community leaders, Elders, aboriginal
tourism business owners, entrepreneurs, researchers, and invited guests with
background and experience in tourism development.
The purpose
of the event was to share information on planning directions, activities and
events related to tourism, learn from aboriginal tourism elsewhere in Canada
and abroad, and identify needs and priorities to support sustainable tourism in
Pimachiowin Aki. Clinton shared stories on what he’s learned over the past
years and continues to learn about indigenous tourism projects in Canada and
abroad and how these experiences shaped a model for aboriginal tourism
development. Our Pando Terra model uses indigenous ways to create sustainable
tourism development – using 7 holistic elements it empowers, encourages and
supports the community and its members first; positive economic development
will follow.
Pimachiowin
Aki is already well on their way to establishing sustainable tourism
opportunities for their region and it was great to hear about some of the
challenges and opportunities they faced along the way. There are some great
leaders and business mentors that will continue to pave the way for aboriginal
tourism development in the region and we wish them all the best.
More
information on the Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Project can be found at http://www.pimachiowinaki.org/about-us.
If you would
like to hear more details about our Pando Terra model contact info@cesclients.com.
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