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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Alberta is building a vibrant Indigenous tourism sector, with experiences ranging from M\u00e9tis Crossing and River Cree Resort and Casino to evening markets and immersive cultural performances. Travel Alberta, which co-hosted the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference, is supporting operators and promoting the province as a destination for Canadians and international visitors. Terry Goertzen, Vice President of Indigenous Relations and Economic Development at Travel Alberta, brings extensive public service experience, including work with Indigenous Services Canada and serving as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport in Manitoba. He said this experience informs Travel Alberta\u2019s approach to Indigenous tourism and economic development. Investment and Support Goertzen explained that Travel Alberta has invested more than $13.5 million to support Indigenous tourism… <\/p>\n

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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Alberta is building a vibrant Indigenous tourism sector, with experiences ranging from M\u00e9tis Crossing and River Cree Resort and Casino to evening markets and immersive cultural performances. Travel Alberta, which co-hosted the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference, is supporting operators and promoting the province as a destination for Canadians and international visitors. Terry Goertzen, Vice President of Indigenous Relations and Economic Development at Travel Alberta, brings extensive public service experience, including work with Indigenous Services Canada and serving as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport in Manitoba. He said this experience informs Travel Alberta\u2019s approach to Indigenous tourism and economic development. Investment and Support Goertzen explained that Travel Alberta has invested more than $13.5 million to support Indigenous tourism... <\/p>\n

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