Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative
We provide free tourism training for current and aspiring Indigenous tourism workers, employers and communities in BC.
Through training workshops, access to learning resources and work placement opportunities, we aim to empower the Indigenous tourism industry and workforce.
What is the ITTI?
The Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative (ITTI) empowers Indigenous tourism professionals to take the lead. We partner with industry experts to deliver quality tourism training across the province. We also offer in-house ITBC workshops led by our team.
We fully fund tourism training across the following key areas:
- Indigenous Cultural Tourism
- Tourism Management
- Stewardship and Sustainability
- Cultural Awareness
- Human Resources
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety
- Branding, Sales and Marketing
- Business, Administrative and Financial
- Leadership and Personal Development
“The Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative goes beyond building skills—it empowers our people to lead with pride, grounded in our cultural teachings. This program ensures that Indigenous voices and traditions are at the forefront of sustainable tourism, creating opportunities that honour our heritage while fostering economic strength in our communities.”
– Chatman Shaw, Corporate Services Manager
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How to Apply
Free training and additional resources are available for the following groups in BC:
- Indigenous people in BC
- Indigenous tourism businesses (51%+ Indigenous ownership), and employees of
- Indigenous entrepreneurs
- First Nations communities
- First Nations businesses (51%+ First Nations ownership), and employees of
- ITBC Stakeholders, and employees of
Any Questions?
Please reach out to our team at [email protected].
