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Indigenous groups are working uk canada goose outlet to develop a provincial strategy to cater to tourists who want outdoor adventure and cultural experiences with an Aboriginal flavour.

The potential was discussed at a forum in buy canada goose jacket Happy Valley Goose Bay Feb. 12 13.

Jill Larkham, director of tourism with the Nunatsiavut Canada Goose Clearance government, told CBC News that visitors want to get off the beaten path, away from technology, and focus on connecting canada goose uk outlet with the land, people and nature.

Larkham said the forum, with representatives from Indigenous groups in Labrador, as well as the Qalipu and canada goose clearance sale Miawpukek canada goose black friday sale First Nations cheap Canada Goose on the island, was Canada Goose Parka a chance to explore options.

“It’s a really big step because we haven’t had all groups come together before to discuss how to canada goose uk black friday move forward with tourism,” Larkham said in a Labrador Morning interview.

She noted that Indigenous people do sit on marketing boards such as Destination Labrador, but said the organizations don’t have specific plans for developing Indigenous tourism Canada Goose Jackets in the province.

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“One in four visitors in other provinces and territories Canada Goose Outlet want to experience Indigenous culture as part of their tourism visitation,” said Keith Henry, president canada goose clearance of the Indigenous Tourism Association of canada goose factory sale Canada.

“We know that China Canada Goose Online visitors want to go as far as the Torngats,” said Henry. “But the fact is we’ve got to help create canada goose coats on sale more market ready businesses that can provide that service.”

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Larkham said tourists are interested in riding the Northern Ranger to Indigenous communities on the coast, visiting craft shops and museums.

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He said there is also canadian goose jacket support buy canada goose jacket cheap from agencies such as Parks Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

“We’ve never been at a better place than we are today. We have the support federally, provincially. The indigenous canadagooseoutlete groups are buying in. The industry, the operators themselves, most importantly, are buying in,” he said.

According to Keith Henry, an industry organization would help identify what kind of cheap canada goose uk training Indigenous businesses need to understand product development, pricing and working with travel agencies.

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