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Overseas tourists are a big source of revenue for some tribes. It’s such an economic boost that the International Trade Administration have the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association $200,000 to help boost European tourism in Native communities. Just what are places that promote tourism selling? What are the benefits and pitfalls of encouraging outside visitors?
Guests:
Camille Ferguson (Tlingit from the Kiksadi Clan and a member of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska) – executive director of the American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Association
Emerson Vallo (Acoma Pueblo) – former director of the Sky City Museum, cultural center a Haaku museum. Southwest regional board member of AIANTA
Sara Mathuin – owner of Native American Tours
Music Bed: Traveling Song (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Circle Dance Songs of the Paiute and Shoshone (album)
