
2022 Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Summit AGENDA
Virtually via Live Zoom / March 29th & 30th, 2022
Draft Schedule of Events:
AGENDA / SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
12:00pm Zoom Registrations Begin Online
12:30pm Official Welcome & Opening (2022 AITS Host – NSITEN)
12:45pm Cultural Musical Performance
1:00pm Agenda Overview & Keynote Welcome
1:15pm Keynote Presentation: Keith Henry, ITAC National President & CEO
Indigenous Tourism – National Perspectives on Growth & Development
2:15pm *** BREAK *** CULTURAL PERFORMERS ***
2:30pm Breakout Rooms (4) – Presentations 45 mins with 15 min Q&A
3:30pm Fireside Chat with Atlantic Tourism Industry Leaders
- Conversations on how best to support the growth of Indigenous Tourism in the Atlantic Region – challenges, opportunities, future development plans
4:30pm *** BREAK ** BREAK ***
5:00pm 2022 Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Summit – MarketPlace Live on Zoom
40 Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Artists, Crafters, Business Owners present information on their products, experiences and sales via Zoom Rooms.
7:00pm 2022 Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Summit AWARDS SHOW
Cultural Performers / 7 Atlantic Awards / Announcement of 2023 AITS HOST
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022
8:30am Zoom Room Opens - Event Begin Online
9:00am Welcome / Opening Comments / Keynote Introductions
9:15am Keynote Presentation: JEDI New Brunswick presents on the 2019
Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Study
10:15am *** BREAK *** CULTURAL PERFORMERS ***
10:30am BREAKOUT ROOMS – 1 Hour Sessions (45 min presentations / 15 mins Q&A)
11:30am 30 Minute Panel – Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Associations
What’s going on in the Atlantic Region for Indigenous Tourism Growth
12:00pm *** LUNCH BREAK *** CULTURAL PERFORMERS
1:00pm Welcome Back – Afternoon Agenda Overview
1:15pm Breakout Rooms – 1 Hour Presentations
2:30pm *** BREAK *** CULTURAL PERFORMERS ***
2:45pm 2022 AITS HOST – Review and Presentation of Key Findings
3:30pm Closing Comments / Closing Prayer