"Experience Qalipu" for authentic Indigenous tourism

    Tuesday, 12 March 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Qalipu First Nations Band Manager Charles Pender says this is their branding within their tourism department, which has the role of helping local Mi’kmaq Qalipu members develop skills, products and marketing tools.

    “Experience Qalipu” is an initiative to promote tourism opportunities within the community. Qalipu First Nations Band Manager Charles Pender says this is their branding within their tourism department, which has the role of helping local Mi’kmaq Qalipu members develop skills, products and marketing tools. Pender says it’s all about sharing the mi’kmaq experience with visitors and Indigenous tourism is increasing. He says there are opportunities and so many craftspeople here, as well as those who can share stories. Pender says people are interested in having that “authentic” indigenous experience. 

     

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