Gala – CDEPNQL

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In the scope of the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec and the 30th anniversary of Indigenous Tourism Quebec (ITQ), ITQ wishes to celebrate through a gala, the key players who drive the Indigenous tourism industry forward and highlight the wide array of experiences offered by the 11 Nations of Quebec.

The Recognition Gala will honour our industry’s resilient, dynamic and innovative spirit by recognizing Indigenous enterprises, Indigenous entrepreneurs and strategic partners who have delivered outstanding quality in their tourism offer over the recent years.

We encourage enterprises to submit their applications for these 2021 recognition awards to demonstrate once again the sector’s growth and its important contribution to the socio-economic development of Indigenous peoples in Quebec.

* Submit your application form before November 10th.

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TOURISME WINIPEUKUT NATURE

This award recognizes an Indigenous entrepreneur or enterprise for innovating and furthering development in productivity, growth and profitability through simple and efficient improvements.

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VACANCES ESSIPIT

This award recognizes an Indigenous entrepreneur or enterprise for a communication/marketing campaign, promotional tool or media initiative that stood out for its innovation, relevance and creativity in highlighting the tourism experience.

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KWAHIATONHK! THE FIRST NATIONS BOOK FAIR

This award recognizes an Indigenous entrepreneur or enterprise for demonstrating resilience and adaptation skills in transforming the tourism experience during the ongoing pandemic crisis that has hit our industry exceptionally hard.

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HÉBERGEMENT AUX CINQ SENS

This award recognizes innovative and sustainable practices as well as the initiatives that promote responsible attitudes towards environmental, economic and social development.

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COOP NITASKINAN

This award recognizes an Indigenous entrepreneur or enterprise for setting up an outstanding Indigenous tourism experience/enterprise/business plan. The award aims to encourage the emerging entrepreneurship in our industry, and only enterprises that have been operating less than three years are eligible.

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QUÉBEC OUTFITTERS AND AVENTURE ÉCOTOURISME QUÉBEC

This award recognizes an enterprise or organization for demonstrating exceptional leadership in collaborating with Indigenous tourism enterprises, communities or with Indigenous Tourism Quebec to build partnerships that further development in the sector.

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ATIKUSS

This award recognizes an Indigenous enterprise that has contributed in a significant and overarching way to Quebec’s Indigenous tourism industry. No application is required for this award. The winner will be selected from among the nominees in all categories.

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RÉGINALD MOREAU, BERNARD CHAMBERLAND AND DENIS ROSS OF INNUS FIRST NATION OF ESSIPIT

This honorary award will be presented to a person who promoted Indigenous tourism through their commitment and actions. Aurélien Gill, from the Innu community of Mashteuiatsh, founded Société Touristique Innu (now Indigenous Tourism Quebec). In 1998, he was appointed Senator for the Wellington division by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. He was also made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 1991 and invested into the Order of Canada as Officer in 2014. Aurélien Gill was also Chief of his community and the founder of several organizations under the self-government process. He was also an entrepreneur in tourism and aviation. For this award named after Aurélien Gill, no application is required. The recipient will be selected by the management of Indigenous Tourism Quebec

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INDIGENOUS TOURISM QUEBEC’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Founded in 1991 as Société Touristique Innu and formerly known as Quebec Aboriginal Tourism Corporation till 2010, Indigenous Tourism Quebec is celebrating its 30th anniversary in providing dedicated services to member enterprises in Quebec. Our rich Indigenous cultures have flourished thanks to the unrelenting efforts of Indigenous leaders and the continued support and collaboration of strategic partners. It is together, through each and everyone’s contribution, that we stand out and stand strong to celebrate this milestone.

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