Kwe Kwe, Aanii, Boozhoo, She:kon, Sge:no, Wachay, Shekoli, Tansi, Greetings and welcome to The Sharing Circle.
The Sharing Circle is a space for long form blog posts about Indigenous tourism business development. Through the power of storytelling and sharing lessons learned, our authors will recount their tourism-related tales from their perspectives to educate, celebrate, and ignite conversation amongst the ITO community. Share your questions, comments, or requests, by emailing us at IBA@indigenoustourismontario.ca. We’d love to hear your feedback!
Miigwech, Nia:wen, Nya:węh, yaw^ko, Hay-hay, Maarsii, nya:wëh, Nakurmiik, Nya•węh, nyaweñhah, Qujannamiik, Thank you.
Outdoor Adventure Show Recap
We had the opportunity to showcase ITO, IndigenousExperiencesOntario.ca, and a few of our members to 19,000 at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show.
How to benefit from your ITO Membership
Learn how to fully benefit from your ITO 2022-2023 membership! This blog post highlights key member benefits to ensure you are making the most of it.
Why I Incorporated My Small Business
Written by ITO's Indigenous Business Advisor Scott Mercs, this story showcases his decision making process which led to him incorporating his small business.
What Business Structure is Best for my Business?
Written by ITO's Indigenous Business Advisor Ella Vanderburgt, this blog post highlights the differences in business structures in order for entrepreneurs to make informed decisions about their business.
Lessons from a West Coast Restaurant Makeover
Written by ITO's Indigenous Business Advisor Scott Mercs, this story recounts his tales from when he was hired as a General Manager for a hotel in dire straits.
Top Tradeshow Techniques for the Tourism Industry
Written by: Ella Vanderburgt, ITO Indigenous Business Advisor Are you planning to attend Trade Shows for your business? As Covid-19 restrictions start to lessen, trade shows seem to be returning and if you’re planning on attending one, have you thought about what your desired return is and how to be [...]