Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver, BC — The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Air Canada invite Indigenous youth making an impact in tourism to share their stories and experiences.
The Wings of Change: Indigenous Youth in Tourism Contest celebrates young leaders aged 18–35 who are shaping the future of Canada’s tourism industry. Up to four outstanding individuals will be selected to participate in a special panel discussion at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference (#2026IITC), February 17–19, 2026, in Edmonton.
Selected panelists will receive complimentary conference registration, three nights’ hotel accommodation, round-trip economy airfare provided by Air Canada and special recognition during the panel session.
To apply, submit a video (maximum 2 minutes) introducing yourself, sharing why tourism matters to you and explaining why you should be selected as an Indigenous tourism leader. Applicants must also provide two professional references.
Applications open December 2, 2025, and close December 18, 2025.