[BCMA] Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism at Royal Roads University February 6, 2010

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Ursula Pfahler and Souie Gorup are facilitating "Introduction to Aboriginal
Tourism" through Royal Roads University's Continuing Studies on February
6th, 2010.  If you have questions, please contact Ursula
(Ursula at podacomm.ca) and/or Souie (souie at shaw.ca) as they would be happy to
answer any questions in regard to the course.  Please note that the
registration deadline has been extended to Friday, February 5th - the day
before the course!

 

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Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism

 

This introductory workshop provides an opportunity for aboriginal and
non-aboriginal tourism entrepreneurs, students in tourism/heritage related
programs and interested community members to learn about the benefits of
aboriginal tourism and within the context of tourism development, to explore
traditional and non-traditional partnership opportunities. Case studies and
a review of best practices will provide participants with a better
understanding of the sensitivities and approaches to this growing industry
that will strengthen their business ideas and overall tourism action plan.  

 

Who Should Attend?

*	Aboriginal and non-aboriginal entrepreneurs involved in aboriginal
tourism or those wanting to become involved 

*	Students of tourism and heritage related programs 

*	Interested community members 

 

Topics: 

*	Definition of aboriginal tourism 

*	Authenticity - an essential element in aboriginal tourism 

*	Tourism trends and potential for aboriginal tourism in BC 

*	Benefits of aboriginal tourism to communities and businesses 

*	Creating partnerships- strengthening communities 

*	The role of cultural protocol 

*	Working with tour companies and destination marketing organizations 

*	Case studies - best practices 

*	Your next steps? 

 

Learning Outcomes:

*	An understanding of the enormous cultural diversity of First Nations
in BC 

*	An understanding of the potential benefits of aboriginal tourism to
community and organizations 

*	An increased awareness of and respect for cultural protocol 

*	An understanding of the role of tour companies and destination
marketing organizations 

*	An increased understanding of how to work together to develop
aboriginal tourism 

*	An action plan to include aboriginal tourism in the implementation
of the participants' goals 

 

Facilitators: Ursula Pfahler, owner and operator of Poda Communications, a
tourism consulting and training business. Ursula has facilitated a wide
variety of tourism workshops in British Columbia communities and does
presentations on Heritage/Cultural Tourism issues at tourism conferences and
in educational institutions such as the Cultural Resource Management Program
at the University of Victoria, the Tourism Management Program at Capilano
College and Camosun College on a regular basis. 

Ursula's workshops and presentations benefit from her work in BC's tourism
industry for almost 13 years.  She has been involved in all aspects of group
travel including tour design, administration and marketing, and her clients
range from national and international tour companies to cultural
institutions.  Ursula has a passion for aboriginal tourism, has worked with
aboriginal tour operators for several years and has been a member of
Aboriginal Tourism BC since 1999. She is a certified SuperHost community
trainer for Tourism Victoria and a Master Trainer for Tourism BC. 

 

 

Souie Gorup was born in Halifax, NS of Mi'kmaq parentage. She began her
career by working and living with the Inuit of Northern Quebec carrying out
community based research by mapping and recording world views, Inuit
scientific knowledge, and life histories. She has been living in Coast
Salish territories for 13 years. Souie worked in the treaty process with the
Te'mexw Treaty Association for 8 years conducting community based research,
resource use mapping and oral histories. She has developed many friendships
with the elders whose understanding, stories and perceptions she helps
document. She sees the world through their eyes and from this experience,
believes Aboriginal tourism is a vehicle to create a better understanding
between cultures and empower First Nations, especially youth. Souie
volunteers on the Board of Directors with Aboriginal Tourism BC since 2003
which is how she came to know Ursula! She worked for Parks Canada's Gulf
Islands National Park Reserve for almost three years as First Nations
Liaison and played a key role in the development of the First Nations
Program that assists First Nations tourism initiatives, training and the
delivery of a youth camp and other special events. Souie now works as an
Aboriginal Advisor with the Provincial Government

 

 Length:                          1 day

 Date:                               Saturday, February 6, 2010

 Times:                             9am - 5pm

 Cost:                               $ 165 + GST

 Course Code:                  PABL1957

 Please Register By:         Saturday, January 23, 2010

 

To Register:

Register online at http://www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies using Visa or
MasterCard; or    by telephone, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at
250-391-2600, ext. 4801; or Toll Free at 1-866-890-0220. Or, come by in
person to the Continuing Studies reception area in the Grant Building, 2005
Sooke Road, Victoria, BC, Canada V9B 5Y2.

 

 


 

 

 

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