The Role of First Nations’ Cultural Heritage in the Development of Aboriginal Tourism in Canada (On The Example of Ontario)

Abstract

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     The article analyzes the role of First Nations’ cultural heritage (the term “First Nations” is generally used relating to Indians – groups of Canadian Indigenous peoples, who are classified as distinct from the Inuit and Métis) in the development of Aboriginal tourism in Canada on the example of the province of Ontario. The development of Aboriginal tourism in Ontario started in the 1980s due to increased political participation of Indigenous people. The conducted research demonstrates the stable development of Indigenous tourism in Ontario: these days more and more tourists from Europe and Asia are getting interested in traditional culture of Aboriginal people living in the province. Aboriginal tourism is seen as a tool to preserve First Nations’ culture, traditions, history, rituals, languages, and traditional way of life, arts and crafts. Aboriginal tourism provides opportunities to promote cultural heritage while increasing Indigenous peoples capacity and economy. Such experience is of special practical importance for the creation of governmental programs for support of Indigenous minorities wordwide.
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