This document summarized the proceedings of the Planning for Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Symposium, held on April 15 and 16, 1994, in Calgary, Alberta. It brought together Indigenous leaders,...
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This document summarized the proceedings of the Planning for Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Symposium, held on April 15 and 16, 1994, in Calgary, Alberta. It brought together Indigenous leaders, government officials, academics, and tourism professionals to explore culturally respectful tourism development. Presenters discussed market strategies, community planning, cultural preservation, and economic opportunities. Case studies included Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, and Tsuu Tina Nation tours. The symposium emphasized Indigenous control, authenticity, and sustainability, and highlighted the importance of partnerships, training, and ethical tourism practices.