About this Event
Join Us for Sustainable Tourism Through an Indigenous Lens!
Discover the true meaning of sustainable travel as we explore tourism from an Indigenous perspective. This in-person event offers a unique chance to connect, learn and celebrate traditions that respect the land and culture. Get ready for eye-opening stories, hands-on activities and meaningful conversations. Help build community partnerships with local service organizations on the Grand River. Dont't miss out on this inspiring experience that shows how tourism can protect our planet.
Spnsored by Lions International (New Voices), Two Row on the Grand and Six Nations Tourism
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Thanksgiving Address and Welcome
Info: Thanksgiving Address (Michael Hill)
- gratitude, and our responsibility to steward the gifts of Mother Earth;
Welcome (Louise Agnew, District Governor, Lions International)
🕑: 09:30 AM
What is Sustainable Tourism?
Info: Natalie Lowe, Managing Partner, The Sustainable Events Forum
- what is sustainable tourism? What actions can we take?
🕑: 10:00 AM
Refreshments / Display Tables
Info: Support our sustainability efforts by bringing your own travel mug / water bottle!
🕑: 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Info: Ellie Joseph and Terri Bulman: Two Row On The Grand - sustainable tourism in action; Six Nations Tourism: practices in sustainable tourism through an Indigenous lens; Lauren Jones: Six Nations Lands Stewardship
🕑: 11:30 AM
Josh Sherry, 7G Explorations Cultural Land-based Experience
Info: Cultural Land-based Experience - medicine walk around Chiefswood Park
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Support our sustainability efforts by bringing your own plate / mess kit!
🕑: 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: Kerdo Deer, Kayanase: invasive species mitigation; John Kemp: Hogweed Mitigation Project along the Grand River
How could this community become involved with invasive species/ Hogweed mitigation? (The Problem/ Barriers/Action Plan/ Next Steps)
Closing (Michael Hill)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chiefswood Park, 1037 Brant County Highway 54, Ohsweken, Canada
CAD 0.00
