Indigenous Tourism Ontario Newsletter - May 27, 2020

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REOPENING GUIDELINES

Kwe Kwe / Aanii / Boozhoo / She:kon / Sge:no / Wachay / Shekoli / Tansi / Greetings,

As well integrated members of the Ontario tourism industry, we take pride in the diversity of our Indigenous tourism sector and the strength of our network. As such, in an attempt to be efficient with our limited resources and leverage the good work of our many partners in Ontario and beyond, we are sharing this critical business information.

ITO is aligning and embracing guidelines and protocol from various sector experts in our network.

Below are a number of sources of reopening guidelines available from different sectors and global partners in our network. Please utilize as you see fit and please share any specific protocol you have developed and/or any messaging you are providing consumers. As Ontario opens up, ITO is encouraging visitors to be respectful of First Nation protocol and travel restrictions. We are also encouraging businesses to adopt relevant health and safety protocol for visitors and staff.

Miigwetch to the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario for leading this collection of resources.

VIEW REOPENING GUIDELINES

SUMMER SOLSTICE VIRTUAL EDITION

ITO is a proud partner of the first ever virtual edition of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF). We are excited to share that tickets for the following culinary workshops are now available for purchase online!

June 7th, 2020 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm with Chef Cezin Nottaway-Wawatie
ON THE MENU:
Venison Stew and Bannock
Maple Wild Rice pudding with coconut milk

June 12th, 2020 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm with Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe
ON THE MENU:
Pan seared wild Arctic Char
Pan Fried Potatoes and Asparagus
Home-made Hollandaise Sauce

HOW IT WORKS: Once you’ve registered, a meal kit will be delivered to you by SSIF’s courier partner, Gopher It! This package will include all the ingredients you’ll need to partake in this workshop. You will also receive a follow-up email prior to workshop day. This email will include a link to SSIF’s very own video tutorial and instructions.

*Cost includes kit (with authentic materials), delivery, and applicable taxes.

Also available for registration are education and arts and crafts workshops.

Stay tuned for more to come!

SUMMER SOLSTICE REGISTRATION

ADVANCED BUSINESS MATCH EVENTS

ABM INDIGENOUS: SOUTHERN & NORTHERN ONTARIO 2020

ITO is pleased to partner with Advanced Business Match (ABM) for two upcoming events.

ABM is an Indigenous company whose powerful online and in-person business matching forum connects a national network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous decision makers to create opportunities for business.

ABM Indigenous Southern Ontario is happening ONLINE June 9 -10th in partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation.

Stay tuned for more information about how it works, how to register, and other events, coming soon from ITO.

#MIIGWETCHMONDAY

Because you can’t say MIIGWETCH enough.

Our final #MiigwetchMonday is dedicated to #Shkaakaamikwe (Mother Earth). To our Mother we say #ChiMiigwetch (big thank you) for taking care of us all during these difficult times. Now and always, let us help sustain her, as she sustains us.

#MiigwetchMonday #MiigwetchMembers
#DreamNowTravelLater

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Indigenous Tourism Ontario Newsletter – May 27, 2020