Economic Development Sub-Committee: Tourism

Walter Jackson, Chairman, walter.jackson@quileutenation.org

    Mission Statement

The ATNI Northwest Indian Tourism Council will provide oversight to the ATNI tourism program which was established to develop regional tourism strategies and promote economic development through tribal tourism operations. The Tourism council serves as Ad Hoc Committee of the Economic Development of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. Activities of the tourism program include information dissemination, public education, resource training and technical assistance. The program will work with Member Tribes to assist in the development and coordination of multi-tribe tourism programs and to develop regional promotional opportunities.

Members of the Tourism Council: The Tourism Council will be comprised of tribally designated representatives. Any ATNI Member Tribes may appoint a member and alternate(s) to the ATNI Tourism Council. If other than a Chairman, a tribal resolution of letter from the Chairman will be needed to designate the representatives. A new resolution or letter needs to be presented only when the tribe changes its designated representatives.

    Native American Tourism Resources on the Internet

by Mariah Blackhorse-von Jess, Nez Perce Tribe

Native Peoples of the Northwest: A Travelers Guide to Land, Art and Culture
Written by Jan Halliday and Gail Chehak in cooperation with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, under the direction of the Tourism Committee. This 300 page guidebook includes a full-color map to the tribes, six area maps, and lists more than 1,000 Indian-owned museums, interpretive centers, art galleries, hotels, resorts, restaurants, RV parks, campgrounds, fish hatcheries, and eco- and cultural tours guided by tribal members.    

Native Peoples covers the tribes living in southeast Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, northern California, Idaho and western Montana. It also includes short essays on the sanctity of sacred sites, how to attend a pow wow to buy Indian art. A section on traditional gaming, list of casinos and lists of major events are also included.

The paperback retails for $16.95 and is available through numerous book stores. The publisher offers substantial wholesale discounts for bulk orders. For information, or to order books, call toll free at (800)775-0817, fax (206)467-4201, or e-mail to: sasquatchbooks.com or http://www.sasquatchbooks.

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