April 6, 2024
The wilderness myth: Tribal Parks Guardians and the language of respect
The Travel Beyond podcast features tourism destinations leading the way in stewardship and sustainability initiatives. This is the fourth 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 Gisele Martin and Joe Martin, you’ll learn:
- How the Tribal Parks near Tofino are a crucial part of mitigating the harms that tourism can cause, and why the program needs support from all local businesses.
- What expectations the Tribal Parks Guardians and Allies have of visitors, expressed through the ʔiisaak Pledge.
- What it means to “commit to the place like our ancestors did.”
- Why many Indigenous languages have no word for “wilderness,” and how studying language can unlock new ways of thinking about travel.
- About what it might mean to “re-indigenize” Tofino.
