The Rupert Report

From the Desk of AIANTA's CEO |November 14, 2022

AIANTA Highlights for the Coming Week

U.S Travel Association Board Meeting

In Washington DC to provide a tribal voice at the highest levels of the industry

I am in Washington D.C. this week to attend a U.S. Travel Association Board Meeting. U.S. Travel Board Meetings bring together travel leaders from across the country three times each year.

These leaders engage with U.S. Travel staff and each other, discuss the priorities of the association, hear from policymakers helping to advance our advocacy agenda, receive updates on key research impacting the travel industry, share best practices and insight into industry trends and more.

Rock Your Mocs Week

November 13-19, 2022

ASU/AIANTA Webinar Session on Cultural Heritage Tourism Partnership: Information Session on Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities

November 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (Mountain)

In partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) Center for Sustainable Tourism housed in the School of Community Resources and Development, AIANTA is offering the online Certificate in Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities. The purpose of the online Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities Certificate (STC) is to provide participants with an overview of sustainable tourism and how it can be incorporated into their community’s tourism planning and development. The certificate will provide sustainable tourism curriculum with a specific emphasis on American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tourism efforts offered both as a professional development option and a university credit option. The Center for Sustainable Tourism and its affiliated partners, faculty and students seek to examine the role and contribution of tourism in the social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being of communities. The Center's research, education, and development activities focus on long-term, system-wide, sustainable strategies and co-created solutions for community and tourism development.

Join us as instructors Kathleen Andereck, ASU Coordinator for the Sustainable Tourism Certificate, and Kelly Bricker, ASU Interim Director of the Center for Sustainable Tourism, introduce the STC certificate requirements, including the seven modules that will take place this Spring of 2023.

Shop Native for the Holidays

If you’re looking for distinctive gifts for the holiday season and beyond, you’ll find a treasure trove of unique and hand-crafted items from Native artisans, both independently and at tribally owned museums, and cultural centers around the country on our Shop Native webpage. Along with unique artworks and collectibles, you will find home, health and artisan food for that person who seeks authentic and traditional Native-made gifts and treats.

Renew your AIANTA Membership

There's still time to renew your AIANTA Membership!

If you haven't renewed yet, please do so before the end of the year to receive our latest Bird Singer Flash Drive created by NSRGNTS!