Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver, BC – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased to launch its 2026-27 membership program, welcoming Indigenous tourism businesses, Indigenous tourism associations and Industry Partners from across the country to join or renew their membership.

“With more than a decade of leadership in advancing Indigenous tourism in Canada, ITAC looks forward to welcoming you as a member – joining more than 1,300 businesses from coast to coast to coast. Membership with ITAC plays a vital role in ensuring Indigenous tourism businesses access programs, influence policy and support sustainable growth,” says Keith Henry, President and CEO of ITAC.

Membership fees continue to be waived for Indigenous tourism businesses and Indigenous tourism associations. The annual membership fee for Industry Partners is $499.

Becoming an ITAC member is easy. Simply go to JoinITAC.ca, select your region and scroll to the “Apply Now” button to start the online application. ITAC membership staff will review your application and, once approved, ensure that you start receiving your membership benefits.

For more information about application requirements and benefits, please review ITAC’s 2026-27 Membership Guide and Membership Types and Benefits Comparison.

Members of Indigenous Tourism Alberta, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba, Indigenous Tourism Québec and Travel Nunavut automatically become ITAC members through partnership agreements with those organizations. ITAC encourages members in Alberta, Manitoba, Québec and Nunavut to renew their membership directly with their respective provincial or territorial Indigenous tourism organization.

All current members located outside of those provinces and territories will be sent an email with renewal instructions.

If you have any questions throughout this process, please do not hesitate to contact the ITAC membership team at Membership@IndigenousTourism.ca.