Graduation Ceremony - Trailblazer Cultural Interpretation Training

AtBC and BladeRunners/ACCESS are proud to be announce that another group of participants have completed the Trailblazer Cultural Interpretation training.

BC’s Northeast to Host Aboriginal Tourism Training Forum

Fort St. John, BC will host international renowned speakers, local entertainers, and provincial delegates at an Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Training Forum on January 26 & 27 at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Center. The Northeast Aboriginal Business Centre (NEABC) and Aboriginal Tourism BC (AtBC) will coordinate this Forum to enhance BC’s tourism industry by supporting regional Aboriginal groups to showcase authentic First Nation and Métis experiences as tourist attractions.

Aboriginal Tourism Represented in the Rogers Santa Claus Parade

AtBC once again represented the Aboriginal tourism industry in the Rogers Santa Claus Parade in Vancouver. On Sunday, December 5, AtBC's float was viewed by an estimated 300,000 people along the parade route. Many more people watched the parade broadcast on television (4 different networks in BC and Alberta) and the event was also widely covered on radio and in newspapers.

BC’s Aboriginal Tourism Industry Shines in the Spotlight

British Columbia's Aboriginal tourism industry shined in the spotlight this past week through three major events: the BC Tourism Industry Conference; the annual Stakeholder Forum held by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC; and with the election of 5 new Directors to the AtBC Board at their Annual General Meeting

Aboriginal Cultural Showcase - Tourism Vancouver Partnership

Vancouver’s Olympic closing ceremonies are long over, but the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) has the 2010 Winter Games to thank for a surge in visitors and a new partnership that landed the association a significant presence in Tourism Vancouver’s Burrard Street Visitor Centre.

The Butchart Gardens to Showcase Aboriginal Cultural Performances

Aboriginal singers, dancers and drummers from across the province will transform The Butchart Gardens into an Aboriginal cultural tourism experience this Sunday, giving visitors a one-day taste of British Columbia’s authentic and lively Aboriginal cultures through the Aboriginal cultural tourism industry.

Musqueam Days at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park

This weekend (August 13, 14, 15), AtBC is proud to be partnering with the Musqueam Nation to showcase "Musqueam Days" at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park. The Musqueam Nation will have performers, storytellers and artists on site throughout the weekend to share their culture and to tell the stories of the Musqueam's historic and cultural connection to Stanley Park. Bring your family down to take in what will surely be one of the most amazing weekends at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park.

AtBC Welcomes Shain Jackson to the Board of Directors

Shain Jackson, an AtBC Stakeholder and President of Spirit Works Limited, has been recently appointed to the AtBC Board of Directors. Shain fills the only vacant seat and will play an important role with the Association as we prepare for the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 23rd, 2010 at 1:00 PM.

Klahowya Village in The Butchart Gardens!

Aboriginal Tourism BC is working with The Butchart Gardens in Victoria to host a one-day "Klahowya Village in The Butchart Gardens" on August 15th from 1-4pm. This is another example of AtBC working with key players in British Columbia's tourism industry to promote Aboriginal cultural tourism.

Klahowya Village Featured on the GlobalTV and Jack FM

A one minute video promoting AtBC's Klahowya Village in Stanley Park will be aired on GlobalTV's "Global Village" during the summer. Also, a contest promoting the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park will start on Monday, July 26, 2010 on Jack FM radio.

AtBC Sponsors Tourism Award

AtBC is proud to be sponsoring the Aboriginal Cultural Authenticity Award in memory of Andrea Sanborn. The Aboriginal Cultural Authenticity Award finalist, along with all British Columbia Tourism Award finalists, will be recognized at a gala dinner during the Tourism Industry Conference, October 21, 2010 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver.

Klahowya Village in Stanley Park is Open!

The Klahowya Village in Stanley Park and the Spirit Catcher train are officially open today, transforming one of Vancouver’s most scenic tourist attractions into an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience that showcases the unique cultures, traditions and stories of British Columbia’s Aboriginal cultural tourism industry.

Stanley Park’s Klahowya Village Unanimously Approved

The proposed Klahowya Village was unanimously approved by the Stanley Park Board earlier this evening. The Klahowya Village has been planned to provide a number of activities including daily cultural performances, authentic cuisine, Aboriginal artist showcase, plus many other exciting experiences.

Launched! First Nations in BC Portal

After several months of development, the New Relationship Trust and the First Nations Technology Council has ‘soft-launched’ the First Nations in BC internet portal. The website has been created to be a 'single window' about First Nations in BC.

AtBC Takes Bold Steps to Incorporate New Governance

A number of Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia’s (AtBC) members met at the Delta Airport Hotel in Richmond this past weekend to support the continued growth of Aboriginal cultural tourism in BC.