April 6, 2024
The allyship journey: How tourism businesses are collaborating toward a better future
The Travel Beyond podcast features tourism destinations leading the way in stewardship and sustainability initiatives. This is the fifth 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 the Ahousaht First Nations is regaining its ability to control its destiny, and the stewardship initiatives of the Tribal Parks Allies.
Summary
In this episode with Julian Hockin-Grant, you’ll learn:
- How Julian’s business began with the creation of Tribal Park Allies, in collaboration with Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
- Why he’s hoping to replicate that project’s model with other First Nations communities.
- Why tourism disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities in negative ways.
- How the funding Tribal Park Allies brings in can compound as it keeps Tla-o-qui-aht culture and restoration projects going.
- Some surprising commonalities between Tofino and Bhutan.
