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Honour, Reflect, Commit:  Indigenous History Virtual Session
Jun
19
9:00 AM09:00

Honour, Reflect, Commit: Indigenous History Virtual Session

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Presented by Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Desiree Baker

$30 | Registration is limited

As part of National Indigenous History Month in June and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous tourism team is hosting a 3-hour virtual session to share the history of Indigenous Peoples of Canada with anyone interested to learn.

Attendees will learn about the rich and diverse cultures, languages, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Through cultural understanding, people and organisations will be better equipped to address and dismantle systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous peoples.

Learning to understand Indigenous cultures, histories, and languages can open the door to enriching partnerships, relationships, and respectful engagement.

It is also an opportunity to observe, celebrate, and acknowledge the sacrifices, strength, accomplishments, and futures of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

 
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Building Partners with Indigenous Communities: A Four-Part Series of Discovery
May
17
1:00 PM13:00

Building Partners with Indigenous Communities: A Four-Part Series of Discovery

Dates: Wednesdays from 1–4 PM - May 17, May 24, May 31, and June 7

Location: Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna

Cost: $150

This workshop series will help you understand and progress on the Truth and Reconciliation journey. Through four 3-hour workshops, participants access 12 hours of training in Indigenous cultural competency led by syilx Elders, Pamela and Grouse Barnes, who are experts in this topic, having presented to workplaces and academic groups over many years.

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Virtual Workshop: Truth and Reconciliation - Where Are We Now?
Jan
17
9:00 AM09:00

Virtual Workshop: Truth and Reconciliation - Where Are We Now?

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous Tourism team is hosting a 3-hour virtual workshop featuring Westbank First Nation elders to empower tourism professionals to engage with Indigenous neighbours, businesses, and communities within Canada.

$30 | Registration is limited.

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Virtual Workshop: Understanding Truth, Reconciliation, and the History of First Nations People
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00

Virtual Workshop: Understanding Truth, Reconciliation, and the History of First Nations People

Host: TOTA Indigenous Tourism Team

$30 | Registration is limited

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous Tourism team is hosting a 3-hour virtual workshop to empower tourism professionals to engage with Indigenous neighbours, businesses, and communities within Canada.

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Step into the River Framework for Economic Reconciliation Launch & Public Lecture
Jun
20
12:00 PM12:00

Step into the River Framework for Economic Reconciliation Launch & Public Lecture

Host: Simon Fraser University

Sxwpilemaát Siyám (Chief Leanne Joe) a Hereditary Chief of the Squamish Nation and Transformative Storyteller and co-author Lily Raphael are sharing a path for economic reconciliation with the launch of Step Into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconciliation.

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Reconciliation through Conversation  in Tourism and Hospitality Online Workshop
Jun
7
9:00 AM09:00

Reconciliation through Conversation in Tourism and Hospitality Online Workshop

Host: TOTA & Indigenous Tourism BC

Price: $30 | Limited availability.

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is hosting an online workshop to share how tourism and hospitality experiences can spark conversation that leads down the path towards reconciliation.

Reconciliation through tourism is an ongoing journey, one that will take a collective effort to find a new way forward. Thompson Okanagan tourism and hospitality professionals in all sectors are invited to take part in this important conversation.

In the workshop, participants will learn:

  • What reconciliation means to different people.

  • How to foster meaningful dialogue with respect to the diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives of reconciliation.

  • How conversations can inspire action towards reconciliation.

  • How to build relationships with Indigenous businesses and communities.

  • How to incorporate reconciliation into their experiences.

The workshop is a safe environment where people can engage in meaningful discussion and explore different ways to achieve tourism-based reconciliation.

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Webinar for Indigenous Businesses: How to access financing and support
Jun
25
9:30 AM09:30

Webinar for Indigenous Businesses: How to access financing and support

COAST SALISH TERRITORY (Vancouver, BC) – If you’re an Indigenous company whose business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Export Development Canada’s (EDC’s) free webinar will provide guidance on how you can access the financial resources and safeguards available to your business.

Please note that this webinar will be offered in English but all support will be provided in both official languages. They will cover:

  • The assistance programs and resources available to your company through your financial institution, the federal government, EDC, CCAB and NACCA

  • How to determine what assistance you qualify for, how to apply, and the timing you can expect

  • Where to access and how to apply for the Indigenous Business Stabilization Program (IBSP) available through AFIs

  • How EDC can support businesses through their financing, insurance and knowledge solutions

  • Where to get information and who to contact

  • Live Q&A

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