There are 10 documents currently available in the Tourism portion of the website.
The Office of Economic Policy received a grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Economic Development, Tribal Tourism Grant Program, to conduct a feasibility study to help make informed decisions about potential tourism project, and develop a business plan. Both the feasibility study and business plan are part of the LIBC's tourism-development strategy. The community input from this survey is greatly valued and we thank all of you that participated. Hysh'qe'
Sharing Native culture with travelers is not synonymous with “selling out.” Setting a price on cultural experiences is a way of defining the value of the culture bearers, elders and hospitality professionals who create the experiences travelers desire. What’s more, elevating culture bearers is the very antidote to the false narratives that prevail and are often magnified by the tourism industry.
Within the pages of the Cultural Heritage Tourism Planner are the stories of the many tribes, Native business owners and other hospitality professionals who are taking control of their narrative, elevating their culture bearers, reclaiming their histories and driving better economic opportunities for their citizens while doing so.
