Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada Releases Third Edition of Nations, an Indigenous Lifestyle Magazine

The 2022 edition explores topics such as sustainability in Indigenous tourism, culinary experiences and recipes, wildlife tours and safaris and so much more.

Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver, BC – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased to announce the release of the third edition of Nations, ITAC’s annual Indigenous lifestyle magazine celebrating 140 export-ready Indigenous tourism experiences from coast to coast to coast. This year’s edition features stories in categories such as wildlife, nature and adventure; culture and heritage; Indigenous culinary; and accommodations and relaxation.

“I am happy to share the third edition of Nations, showcasing the diversity of Indigenous businesses across Canada,” says Keith Henry, President and CEO of ITAC. “I hope readers are inspired to travel and take in the wilderness, traditional food, community and Traditional Knowledge that is featured in the stories from this year’s edition.”

This year’s edition of Nations includes individual features of Indigenous storytellers and artisans and explores exciting topics such as how to see the northern lights with an Indigenous eye; shared traditions and storied history; Indigenous wildlife tours and safaris; and sustainability in Indigenous tourism. The online version of this magazine includes enhanced content where readers can further engage with stories by clicking the “Explore Further Online” icons throughout the magazine.

As we begin to turn a corner on COVID-19, Indigenous tourism businesses are ready to welcome visitors back. Nationally, ITAC believes a full recovery of the Indigenous tourism industry is possible by 2025-26 and continues to leverage strong domestic and global demand for exceptional, export-ready Indigenous tourism experiences.

Magazines were printed and distributed at ITAC’s 2022 National Indigenous Tourism Conference (NITC) in March 2022 and the online version of the magazine, which includes enhanced content, is available to view and download here.