American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)

09/20/2024

WE ARE HIRING! The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is looking for talented and passionate people to join our vibrant team. If you're ready to be a part of an inspiring team, apply now! Find the full job descriptions on AIANTA.org or by clicking here: https://bit.ly/AIANTAJobs

Open Positions:
- Information & Outreach Manager (Deadline: Sept. 27)
- Tribal Content Developer (Deadline: Sept. 27)
- Community Navigator Project Director (Deadline: Sept. 20)
- Research & Outreach Program Manager (Deadline: Sept. 20)
- Education Support Specialist (Deadline: Sept. 20)

To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resume/vitae, and three professional references to Ariel Richardson, Office Manager, AIANTA at [email protected] at 5:00 p.m. MT on the specified dates found above for each position. Please specify the job title in the subject line.

AIANTA is a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities. AIANTA works with Native Nations and communities, including Tribal Nations, Rancherias, Pueblos, Native Alaskan Villages and Native Hawaiian partnership organizations to ensure that cultural and recreational tourism perpetuates culture, builds economic opportunities, creates sustainable land use practices and more resilient landscapes to improve lives and provide broader access to cultural practices, food practices and recreation opportunities. By focusing on cultural tourism and recreational opportunities, Native Nations and communities can thrive alongside the lands and landscapes they steward and protect.

09/19/2024

Save the Date! On Tuesday, September 25 the Office of Indian Economic Development is hosting a Tribal Tourism Grant Pre-Application Webinar. Register here - https://bit.ly/4ecmyaI

09/19/2024

We Value Your Insight: Participate in Our Strategic Planning Survey

As we continue to shape the future of Indigenous Tourism, your voice is more important than ever. In our commitment to you, our community, we are reaching out to gather insights from across our entire stakeholder spectrum.

To this end, Coraggio Group (our partner in this effort who specializes in strategic planning in the travel and tourism space) has developed a comprehensive survey designed to capture your unique perspectives and ideas. This survey will help ensure that our decisions reflect a wide range of viewpoints and knowledge. Your insight and vision for the future of AIANTA is critical to inform our process, and we'd like to invite you to complete this survey.

About the Survey:

- Duration: The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

- Confidentiality: Your responses will be confidential and analyzed collectively.

- How to Participate: Please click the red link box below to start the survey.

If the link does not work, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.research.net/r/AIANTA_STRATEGIC_PLANNING_SURVEY_2024

We kindly ask you to complete the survey by October 7, 2024.

Your feedback is vital to us, and we hope you will take this opportunity to contribute to the future of AIANTA.

Questions? Should you have any questions about the survey or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your time, valuable insights, and for being an integral part of our journey.

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09/19/2024

The highest peak at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is reverting from Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi at the request of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Kuwohi means mulberry place. “The Great Smoky National Park team was proud to support this effort to officially restore the mountain and to recognize its importance to the Cherokee People,” Superintendent Cassius Cash said in the release.

The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is officially reverting to its Cherokee name more than 150 years after a surveyor named it for a Confederate general.

09/19/2024

Have you registered for the 26th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference yet? You don't want to miss this one!

https://bit.ly/3SsgEcR

09/18/2024

FREE WEBINAR ALERT! Join us October 15 for the webinar “The Indigenous Film Industry & Cultural Tourism” as we explore the intricate connections between Indigenous cinema and the tourism industry. We will discuss how Indigenous filmmakers and actors play a pivotal role in preserving cultural narratives while simultaneously driving interest in cultural tourism.

Register here! bit.ly/AIANTA-24WEBINAROCT15

09/17/2024

Looking for resources for your cultural heritage tourism? Check out this month's AIANTA Funding Opportunities newsletter.

Check out this month's funding resources Cultural Heritage Tourism Funding Opportunities September 2024 AIANTA Community Navigator Initiative Providing support and guidance to access USDA Forest Servi

09/16/2024

📣 ICYMI: Conference Preview – 2024 American Indigenous Tourism Conference Cultural Tourism: Changing the Narrative 📣

In case you missed our September 10 webinar, you can now view it on demand at https://www.aianta.org/webinar-series/

Join AIANTA’s exclusive webinar previewing the American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) 2024. Experience the vibrant culture of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, our distinguished hosts, through mobile workshops. Dive into the dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, sessions, Business of Art seminars, and the energetic Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards Gala & Silent Auction. Gain invaluable tips from past attendees and review operating the Whova app for a seamless conference experience. Prepare to immerse yourself in a groundbreaking event where Indigenous voices reclaim and redefine the narrative. It’s our time – join us and be part of the change!

09/12/2024

📣 ICYMI: Unlock Your Travel Business Potential with AIANTA and the National Tour Association (NTA) 📣

In case you missed our August 28 webinar, you can now view it on demand at https://www.aianta.org/webinar-series/

Unlock your business’s potential with AIANTA and NTA! The National Tour Association is a leading organization in the travel industry, offering extensive networking opportunities, industry insights, and professional development resources. With AIANTA and NTA together, find opportunities to expand your networks in the tourism industry, increase your market reach, and access exclusive training and support.

09/10/2024

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, has launched a partnership with the USDA Forest Service and its Community Navigator Initiative. The goal of this partnership is to connect and support Native Nations and communities in the U.S. and those at high risk of wildfires and climate with opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws, landmark investments in the nation’s infrastructure.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3AX0kuN

09/10/2024

THREE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: U.S. Forest Service Forest Landowner Support Grants - Deadlines: September 30, 2024

Forest Landowner Support provides competitive grant opportunities to entities and organizations for delivering technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners—including Tribes, underserved landowners, and smaller-acreage landowners.

Grants are available through a series of funding opportunities outlined below. Applicant eligibility varies by funding opportunity. Individual landowners are not eligible to directly apply for these funding opportunities.

Opportunity 1: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation or Forest Resilience
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Funding limit: $2 million
Visit grants.gov and search for Opportunity Number USDA-FS-2024-IRA-FLS-02 to review detailed eligibility, frequently asked questions, and to apply.

Opportunity 2: Landowner Cost Share Payment Programs for Climate Mitigation and/or Forest Resilience Practices
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Funding limit: $5,000,000 for single-state programs and $15,000,000 for multi-state programs
Visit grants.gov and search for Opportunity Number USDA-FS-2024-IRA-FLS-03 to review detailed eligibility, frequently asked questions, and to apply.

Opportunity 3: Landowner Payment Programs for Carbon Stewardship Practices
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Funding limit: $5 million
Visit grants.gov and search for Opportunity Number USDA-FS-2024-IRA-FLS-04 to review detailed eligibility, frequently asked questions, and to apply.

Learn more here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/state-private-tribal-forestry/coop-forestry/ira-forest-landowner-support

09/10/2024

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09/09/2024

📣 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW! Join AIANTA's exclusive webinar previewing the American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) 2024. Experience the vibrant culture of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, our distinguished hosts, through mobile workshops. Dive into the dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, sessions, Business of Art seminars, and the energetic Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards Gala & Silent Auction. Gain invaluable tips from past attendees and review operating the Whova app for a seamless conference experience. Prepare to immerse yourself in a groundbreaking event where Indigenous voices reclaim and redefine the narrative. It’s our time - join us and be part of the change!

🔗 Register at: https://bit.ly/AIANTA-24WEBINARSEPT10

09/05/2024

WE ARE HIRING! The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is looking for three talented and passionate people to join our vibrant team.

If you're ready to be a part of an inspiring team, apply now! Find the full job descriptions on AIANTA.org or by clicking here: https://bit.ly/AIANTAJobs

AIANTA is a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities. AIANTA works with Native Nations and communities, including Tribal Nations, Rancherias, Pueblos, Native Alaskan Villages and Native Hawaiian partnership organizations to ensure that cultural and recreational tourism perpetuates culture, builds economic opportunities, creates sustainable land use practices and more resilient landscapes to improve lives and provide broader access to cultural practices, food practices and recreation opportunities. By focusing on cultural tourism and recreational opportunities, Native Nations and communities can thrive alongside the lands and landscapes they steward and protect.

Open Positions:
- Community Navigator Project Director
- Research & Outreach Program Manager
- Education Support Specialist

To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resume/vitae, and three professional references to Ariel Richardson, Office Manager, AIANTA at [email protected] by September 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m. MT. Please specify the job title in the subject line.

09/04/2024

Please join us in congratulating and thanking AIANTA's Administrative Assistant Wynette Philemonof for all of her contributions to our growing organization! Wynette celebrates her second AIANTA anniversary this month and we are lucky to have her as part of our team.

09/04/2024

🚨 Webinar Alert! 🚨
Airbnb has teamed up with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) to bring you Academy 101: Intro to Hosting on Airbnb – a FREE 90-minute webinar happening TOMORROW, September 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 am.. MT!

This webinar is part of the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy, where you’ll get the skills, tools, and support you need to become a successful Airbnb Host. If you’ve never hosted before and are interested in earning extra income, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more and get started.

🎯 Who Should Attend?
Anyone in the U.S. who has never hosted on Airbnb and wants to explore the benefits of becoming a Host.

📝 What’s on the Agenda?
● Learn about the Airbnb opportunity
● Get hosting tips from an Airbnb Superhost Ambassador
● Discover online community resources
🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/AIANTAAirbnb
Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!

09/03/2024

Thank you to Sierra Magazine and Cinnamon Janzer for the inspirational article “Indigenous-Led Tourism Alliances Are Taking Back Recreation on Their Land” featured this month. This story highlights the strength of Indigenous-led tourism alliances with meaningful perspectives from American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) CEO Sherry L Rupert (Paiute/Washoe) who also mentions Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Frank Kills In Water, the acting board chair of the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA), Bobbie Chew Bigby, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow at University of Waterloo in Canada and AIANTA Scholarship recipient, and Keith Henry, President and CEO, Indigenous Tourism Canada (ITAC) and fellow board member of Destination Original Indigenous Tourism (DO-IT).

Full story here: https://bit.ly/4e0oylY

09/03/2024

📣 FREE WEBINAR! Join AIANTA's exclusive webinar previewing the American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) 2024. Experience the vibrant culture of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, our distinguished hosts, through mobile workshops. Dive into the dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, sessions, Business of Art seminars, and the energetic Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards Gala & Silent Auction. Gain invaluable tips from past attendees and review operating the Whova app for a seamless conference experience. Prepare to immerse yourself in a groundbreaking event where Indigenous voices reclaim and redefine the narrative. It’s our time - join us and be part of the change!

🔗 Register at: https://bit.ly/AIANTA-24WEBINARSEPT10

09/03/2024

🎓📣 Spotlight on AIANTA's Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship Recipients 📣🎓

🔗 Click here to apply for the 2025 scholarship: https://bit.ly/AIANTAScholarship25

09/02/2024

08/31/2024

📣 🎥 We are thrilled to welcome actor, coach, speaker and pastor Chance Rush as our master of ceremonies for the 26th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference!

Having starred in the Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon, Chance Rush (Hidatsa, Arapaho, Dakota, Oneida, Otoe) is married to Tyler English-Rush and resides in Dallas, Texas. Together they have 7 children. His wife is a very active member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and the family stays involved in their church, culture, education, and fitness. He serves as a consultant to tribes and organizations in reference to business, community outreach, staff trainings, and curriculum development.

🔗 Have you registered? TODAY is the last day to register at the standard rate for the American Indigenous Tourism Conference. Register here! www.AIANTA.org/AITC