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Tofino weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into its tourism package

In November 2024, Island Coastal Economic Trust announced a $180,000 project investment with Iisaak Olam Foundation for a commercial art space and carving facility at Naa'waya'sum Gardens, set to complete by July 2025.
Tofino Arts Council launched the Makuw'as pop-up market in October 2024 to promote local Indigenous artists, collaborating with Tourism Tofino and the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.
The new carving facility will prioritize employment for Indigenous community members and enhance their representation in the visitor economy, as stated in a joint media release from ICET and Iisaak Olam Foundation.
Nuw-Chah-Nulth artist Elizabeth George highlighted the impact of residential schools on cultural practices, emphasizing the importance of supporting Indigenous artists in Tofino's tourism sector.

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Tofino weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into its tourism package

Different projects and opportunities coming on stream to embrace Indigenous culture

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How Tofino is weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into tourism | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

How Tofino is weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into tourism Eric Plummer Mon, 01/20/2025 - 16:45 Tofino, BC There’s a clear effort underway to weave First Nations culture into Tofino’s lucrative tourism economy. In November 2024, Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) announced a $180,000 project investment with IISAAK OLAM Foundation towards building a commercial art space and carving facility at Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens (formerly the Tofino Botanical …

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