International Indigenous Tourism Conference 2026
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada hosted the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton from February 17 to 19, 2026. Two months later, Elders, artists and vendors who worked at the conference reported they had not been paid.
Our interest. 49 Design, which started this project, provided cultural tours at this conference and waited months to be paid. Nathan spoke publicly about the late payments in April 2026 and is quoted in APTN News' April 22 story. We say so here because it affects how you should read this page.
After the conference
- Apr 30
CBC reports that ITAC's cash-flow problems are hurting small businesses owed money.
- Apr 22
Elders, artists and vendors report going unpaid after the conference. ITAC's CEO describes money-flow issues and late payments from partners.
- Feb 17–19
ITAC hosts the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton.
For ITAC's wider funding situation in 2026, see the ITAC timeline.
Access requests about the conference
No records requests about the conference have been filed yet. They will be listed here with their file numbers once they are.
Elders, artists, vendors and suppliers
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