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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The Indigenous tourism sector in Canada is facing a crisis, with recent U.S. tariffs and the ongoing trade dispute threatening businesses, jobs, and reconciliation efforts. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) released its May 2025 U.S. Tariffs Survey Report, highlighting a potential 68% drop in U.S. bookings for 2025 \u2013 a devastating blow for a sector that relies heavily on international visitors. \u201cThe impact of tariffs has been significant, especially during our peak summer season in 2025,\u201d said Keith Henry, President of Indigenous Tourism Canada and respected M\u00e9tis leader in Indigenous cultural tourism. \u201cMany tourism businesses faced a dual challenge \u2013 rising costs from the pandemic alongside these new barriers. Too often, Indigenous businesses aren\u2019t even considered in tariff… <\/p>\n

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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The Indigenous tourism sector in Canada is facing a crisis, with recent U.S. tariffs and the ongoing trade dispute threatening businesses, jobs, and reconciliation efforts. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) released its May 2025 U.S. Tariffs Survey Report, highlighting a potential 68% drop in U.S. bookings for 2025 \u2013 a devastating blow for a sector that relies heavily on international visitors. \u201cThe impact of tariffs has been significant, especially during our peak summer season in 2025,\u201d said Keith Henry, President of Indigenous Tourism Canada and respected M\u00e9tis leader in Indigenous cultural tourism. \u201cMany tourism businesses faced a dual challenge \u2013 rising costs from the pandemic alongside these new barriers. Too often, Indigenous businesses aren\u2019t even considered in tariff... <\/p>\n

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