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Since the ancient days of Aboriginal tradition, neighbouring nations have come together each year to trade, dance and celebrate life in a spectacular kaledioscope of colourful craftswork, regalia and singing. The very nature of the gathering of nations welcomes all people. The Anishinaabe of the Manitoulin Island-Sagamok Region invite you to tour the First Nation communities and share this special tradition with us.


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We are pleased to announce our upcoming training sessions - Heritage Interpreter, Service Excellence and Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA). Each of these programs will provide skill enhancement toward employment in the Tourism Industry ... a growing opportunity in the Province of Ontario and throughout Canada. The training programs are provincially and nationally recognized ... skills that are transferable for participants no matter where they choose to work within Canada! In addition, if you have more than 10 people in your community or surrounding area and want to host any of our training...


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Travellers looking for an authentic Aboriginal Experience will find information and be able to book tours easily thanks to the redesign and introduction of social media to its list of accomplishments. The Great Spirit Circle Trail is proud to unveil its first major step into social networking - Facebook and Youtube. The online networking sites are part of this year’s marketing campaign that will coincide with their new online booking website being launched Friday, September 9, 2011.“We recognize the importance of having a strong online presence - online research, inquiries and comparisons...


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By Manitoulin ExpositorConstruction of the new hotel in Little Current being built by a consortium of area First Nations represented by the Great Spirit Circle Trail (GSCT)—is well underway."The project is moving along well," reported GSCT manager Kevin Eshkawkogan. "Permits are in place, work tenders are out and staff are busy creating a local business data base."The $10.8 million project was three years in the making, after the GSCT identified a gap in the Manitoulin tourism industry and developed the project to grow tourism for not just First Nations, but the region as a whole.Mr....


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Moving Forward in 4 Directions The Great Spirit Circle Trail is the project manager for the Aboriginal Tourism Ontario (ATO) Strategy that was developed June 2011. The goal of the ATO Strategy (Phase 1) was to listen to the voices of Aboriginal tourism businesses in region 13A and objectively assess their current state – their challenges, successes and opportunities. We heard from 18 businesses representing a cross section of Aboriginal tourism from different sectors: accommodation, cultural, alternative accommodations, outfitters, eco/adventure, attractions and craft and souvenir stores. Phase...


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Tourism Ambassadors provided welcoming services to visitors from around the globe, sharing information about the local First Nations as well as events happening in and around Manitoulin. Throughout the summer guests could tour the Aboriginal experiences area and see traditional dwellings, learn about local plant life, or sit and reflect at the central fire pit, shaped in the image of the turtle – “the Anishinawbek calendar”.The Great Spirit Circle Trail offers tours and excursions for independent travellers, families and all group sizes. Daily cultural activities can be explored such...


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