March 5, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Webinar Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Indigenous Tourism in the US – Exploring Research and Extension Collaborations
Presented by TTRA North East Chapter and National Extension Tourism Network
Join us for a webinar to explore collaborations supporting Indigenous communities through travel and tourism research and extension. There are 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations in the United States, and countless more that are either recognized at the state level or not recognized formally by these jurisdictions. Indigenous communities — globally and in this context — have faced centuries of oppression, assimilation, and displacement. Tourism, and its promotion and development, is one way that Tribal Nations support their economies, Peoples, and culture, leading to cultural revitalization, development, and sovereignty. Yet, when tourism development does not integrate community voices, it runs the risk of cultural appropriation, economic leakage, and mismanaged projects. Hosted by the National Extension Tourism Network (NET) and Northeast Chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (NETTRA), this webinar and its panelists will examine the relationship between tourism, Indigenous communities in the United States, and university research and extension programs.
Panelists:
- Gail E. Chehak, Community & Partner Relations Director, American Indigenous Tourism Association
- Dr. Tiffanie Hardbarger, Associate Professor, Cherokee & Indigenous Studies Department, Northeastern State University
- Dr. Seleni Matus, Director of International Institute of Tourism Studies, The George Washington University
- Dr. Tanner C. Knorr, Assistant Professor of Tourism and Event Management, University of Wisconsin (moderator)
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Shawna Perrin in the USA at 802-656-7530 or Sh***********@*vm.edu so we may assist you.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Online