Indigenous & Tribal Perspectives on Agritourism

Uploaded by rcbartle on 11/19/2020

Tags: agritourism   indigenous   tribal  

Celebrating sovereignty and demonstrating the uniqueness of all tribes, this conversation seeks to broaden understanding of indigenous-led agritourism initiatives with a focus on the unity of human and ecological communities. Presentations will explore best practices for integrating agro-biodiversity conservation in tribal communities; how culture, tradition and history blends through the Three Sister Story; and how ancient connections apply to contemporary travel company design and marketing. Moderator: Trevor C. Lane, Community & Economic Development Director and Associate Professor, Washington State University Extension (USA) Speakers: Stephen Taranto, La Paz on Foot (Bolivia); Sherry L. Rupert, American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (USA); Rony Lec, Founder, ​Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (Guatemala) Thursday, November 19, 2020 9am Pacific time; 12pm Eastern time; 6pm Central European time