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AIANTA News | June 2022
What's New at AIANTA?
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Dear Members, Partners and Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you healthy, happy and eagerly planning for the future.
I am thrilled to be back on the road once again, working in Indian Country. It has been so fulfilling to be able to provide resources and assistance to help tribes be successful in the tourism industry – A true honor.
From attending Visit California’s Board Meeting in San Diego, CA to a pre-familiarization tour of Southern California cultural tourism destinations hosted by Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Then a trip to Las Vegas for the Reservation Economic Summit and finally, Orlando, Florida for IPW, the leading inbound travel trade show in the U.S., where we made valuable contacts with the travel trade media and industry leaders.
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AIANTA Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship
Deadline to Apply: July 15, 2022
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AIANTA's Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship provides American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students with financial assistance towards a degree or certificate in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts or related fields.
Each year, AIANTA awards three individuals:
$1,000 per semester (fall 2022 and spring 2023 semester only). Each student can earn a maximum award of $2,000 per academic school year.
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Help tribes develop and promote cultural tourism by joining the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association's team.
Information Specialist
Deadline to Apply: June 20, 2022
Education & Visitor Outreach Specialist
Deadline to Apply: June 24, 2022
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Request for Proposal
Professional Learning Module Development – Cultural Tourism Training Modules/Toolkits
| The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) seeks the services of an accredited academic institution or education consultant(s) to develop five scenario based training modules for use by AIANTA staff at in-person training events. | |
GWU Certificate Program in Cultural Heritage Tourism
Begins Fall 2022 | September 12 – October 30, 2022
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The online program brings together industry experts who help students explore the importance of including authentic Native American cultural experiences in their tourism planning. | |
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U.S. lifts Covid testing requirement for international travelers
On June 12, 2022, the Biden administration announced the lifting of the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound air travelers to the U.S. This is a major step forward in welcoming visitors from around the world and accelerating the recovery of the U.S. travel industry.
2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy
The 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy was released on June 6, 2022, by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo on behalf of the Tourism Policy Council (TPC). The new national strategy focuses on promoting the United States as a premier travel destination. The strategy includes Facilitating Travel to and Within the United States, Ensuring Diverse, Inclusive and Accessible Tourism Experiences and Fostering Resilient and Sustainable Travel and Tourism.
Read the strategy and fact sheet here.
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24th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference | |
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Extend your visibility by sponsoring AITC, the only national conference dedicated to travel and tourism in Indian Country.
Sponsor AITC
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This workshop is designed for artists. It will discuss working with your tribe to promote tourism; pricing and marketing; working with galleries and museums; getting the most from trade shows; working with other artists to develop studio tours; working with museums and hotels to conduct artist demonstrations/trunk shows.
Register here
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Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards Gala & Silent Auction
Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2022
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Every year, AIANTA recognizes the best of Indian Country travel and tourism at the annual Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards Gala and Silent Auction.
Apply Now
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AIANTA Town Hall Series: A Taste of Indian Country
June 29, 2022; 1 p.m., Mountain
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In the latest Town Hall, Native partners will learn more about AIANTA’s agritourism marketing efforts while also being given the opportunity to share their own challenges and questions with respect to starting or expanding an agritourism program. To learn more about Native partners in agritourism, download AIANTA’s Case Studies in Tribal Agritourism. | |
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AIANTA and USDA Webinar Series
June through August
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Whether you are new to farming and ranching or are an expert, USDA Rural Development and AIANTA have collaborated to identify resources to assist you and your operation. This effort is designed to help Native-owned start-ups and enterprises further develop and expand agriculture and agritourism opportunities in Tribal communities.
Session 2 of 3 – Adding Value to Native Agriculture Products
July 12, 2022; 10 a.m. (Mountain)
Session 3 of 3 – Developing Tribal Tourism Enterprises Based on Native Values
August 9, 2022; 10 a.m. (Mountain)
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AIANTA and Next Evolution Coffee Shop Webinar:
Developing Culinary Tourism in Rural Communities with a Focus on Healthy Foods
AIANTA and Brand USA:
Working With the International Trade
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Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort/Hotel Cultural Tourism | | |
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Experience the land that the Coeur d’Alene Tribe has called home for thousands of years and learn about the tribal traditions of this land’s native people through the Cultural Tours at the Coeur d’Alene Casino. The tours and learning sessions focus on the history, lifeways, language, traditional arts, song and dance, and storytelling of the Coeur d’Alene people. | |
Oglala Lakota Living History Village | | |
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The Oglala Lakota Nation, the Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce and their partners have recently introduced the new Oglala Lakota Living History Village. The village serves as an entry point to the beautiful landscapes of Badlands National Park and highlights the past and present culture and indigenous knowledge of Lakota Country. Visitors can hear Lakota voices—Lakota stories told by Lakota people–and begin to understand the movement of the land, and with it, the movement of the people. | |
Claim Your Free Listing at NativeAmerica.travel | |
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NativeAmerica.travel is AIANTA's premier destination website, connecting travelers to unique American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian destinations in the United States. Join the leading travel resource for visitors seeking authentic indigenous travel experiences!
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Join AIANTA Now
AIANTA members are well-informed and play a key role in supporting sustainable and authentic tribal tourism that benefits not only member tribes but all tribes. With your help, we’ll continue to make sure that the right national decision-makers hear your voice—and all our voices—so our people can thrive and grow.
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Shop AIANTA at Amazon.com
AIANTA has joined the AmazonSmile charitable giving program. After you designate AIANTA as your preferred charitable organization through AmazonSmile, Amazon will contribute .5 percent of all purchases to help support AIANTA programming.
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Presenting Sponsor
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
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Presenting Sponsor
Harrah's Resort Southern California
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Choctaw Country
Gold Sponsor
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Arizona Office of Tourism
Silver Sponsor
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Inn of the Mountain Gods
Bronze Sponsor
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Visit Cherokee Nation
Bronze Sponsor
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Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Tribal Team Sponsor
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Klas Robinson QED
Emerging Leader Sponsor
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NativeAmerica.Travel Facebook | |
Funding Opportunities
AIANTA collects funding opportunities that may be of interest to Indigenous or Native American tourism & hospitality enterprises looking to grow their tourism, culture, heritage, arts, agritourism or other culture and heritage programming.
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