\u00a0By Sam Laskaris \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There are varying views from Indigenous leaders about the federal budget unveiled on April 16. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was among those who was critical of the budget, stating it did not adequately address the needs of First Nations peoples across the country. But Keith Henry, the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), had a different take. Henry praised federal officials April 17 for dedicating $2.5 million to Indigenous tourism through ITAC in the 2024 budget. “We’re pleased with the allocation of dedicated funds to ITAC in Budget 2024, signaling government confidence in ITAC and backing of a national co-ordinated Indigenous tourism\u00a0strategy,” Henry said. Henry said he is hopeful the Canadian government will… <\/p>\n
\u00a0By Sam Laskaris \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There are varying views from Indigenous leaders about the federal budget unveiled on April 16. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was among those who was critical of the budget, stating it did not adequately address the needs of First Nations peoples across the country. But Keith Henry, the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), had a different take. Henry praised federal officials April 17 for dedicating $2.5 million to Indigenous tourism through ITAC in the 2024 budget. “We’re pleased with the allocation of dedicated funds to ITAC in Budget 2024, signaling government confidence in ITAC and backing of a national co-ordinated Indigenous tourism\u00a0strategy,” Henry said. Henry said he is hopeful the Canadian government will... <\/p>\n