Tourism Ch’illiwack is carving out a niche for itself as a leader in reconciliation.
Hot off the presses is ‘Sí:yá:ya Yóyes: A Living Tourism Action Plan,’ drafted with input from Stó:lō leaders and knowledge keepers.
“Once developed, this strategy will guide programs, services, and partnerships, allowing the organization to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous peoples,” said Brian Minter, chair of Tourism Ch’illiwack.
Tourism Ch’illiwack will lean on its “living” plan for guidance, updating when necessary, and ensuring what they do is in sync with the national calls for action from Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
“We often hear how organizations and governments are looking to work together and implement concepts of reconciliation, but actions speak louder than words,” said Chief David Jimmie, who said he was grateful to be part of something…
