April 6, 2024

Stewardship solutions from Ahousaht First Nation

Richard George of Ahousaht First Nation

The Travel Beyond podcast features tourism destinations leading the way in stewardship and sustainability initiatives. This is the second episode in a series of 6 that focuses on Tofino.

Listen to the series to learn about the history of Načiks (Tofino), including the War of the Woods, how Ahousaht First Nation is regaining its ability to control its destiny, and the stewardship initiatives of the Tribal Parks Allies.

Summary

In this episode with Hasheukumiss (Richard George) and ?ikaatius (Tyson Atleo), you’ll learn about:

How the Ahousaht First Nation is regaining its ability to control its destiny in tourism through economic development projects and a social enterprise.
How the Ahousaht Stewardship Fund is helping to restore habitats by collecting a voluntary percentage of tourism revenue.
How tourism experiences are allowing the Ahousaht First Nation to share its culture.
Two pieces of wisdom Hasheukumiss and ?ikaatius learned from previous generations.
Advice for other communities looking to improve tourism’s positive impacts.

Moses Martin of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

Editorial

This beautiful place was fought for

Saya Masso of Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Editorial

Tribal Parks Allies: Forming a coalition to steward the environment

Joe and Gislee Martin gazing at the ocean

Editorial

The wilderness myth: Tribal Parks Guardians and the language of respect

Julian Hockin looking into the sunset

Editorial

The allyship journey: How tourism businesses are collaborating toward a better future

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