October 2009
Volume 19
Issue 10
Current Stories
- The Sacrifices and Achievements of Canadian First Nations Soldiers
- Widely Respected Veteran’s Advocate Passes
- One Native Life: The Birth of Super Injun
- Tahltan Council Demands Greater Restrictions On Moose Hunt
- Leaders Demand Independent Investigation Of Shooting Death
- Shane Yellowbird: Busy Times for Award-Winning Country Singer
- Historic Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations Children Launched
- New Initiative Will Boost Alberta Aboriginal Education
- First Nation Leaders Stunned By Harper’s G-20 Remarks
- Aboriginal Tourism Association Hosts Indian Summer Festival
- Accident Confirms Fears About Proposed Enbridge Tanker Traffic
- Court Ruling Backs Alberta Metis Hunting Rights
- Bee in the Bonnet The Who Boy Lied Himself to Death
- Ontario Chiefs Call For Restoration of Child Welfare Funding
Aboriginal Tourism Association Hosts Indian Summer Festival
By Kelly Low
As summer turned the corner to autumn, the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (ATBC) hosted a very special event at Robson Square GE Plaza in downtown Vancouver. The 2009 Indian Summer Festival (September 25–27) was a weekend showcase of distinctive Aboriginal food and entertainment highlighting the varied membership of ATBC and the broad range of Aboriginal tourism products and services available across British Columbia. This unique cultural celebration featured Aboriginal businesses, tourism opportunities, artists, and performers from across the province, giving a small taste of the excitement to come when Vancouver hosts the world during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
ATBC members offer guided outdoor adventure tours, wildlife and nature viewing, cultural centres and museums, Aboriginal food and wine, art galleries, resort accommodation, camping and much, much more. ATBC Full Member businesses and organizations are at least 51% Aboriginal-owned, and Associate Members include businesses and organizations who are supportive of Aboriginal tourism and communities, but are not majority Aboriginal-owned. Members are committed to sharing our Aboriginal culture respectfully, delivering a high quality of service and unique experiences. For more information, visit the website (www.aboriginalbc.com) or contact ATBC by email (membership@aboriginalbc.com)