Barb & Ron Kroll publish the trip-planning website www.KrollTravel.com Resources For more information, visit destinationindigenous.ca Elbow River Camp We learned how to bake bannock at an unlikely place – the Calgary Stampede. Surrounded by a circle of colourful tipis, Treaty 7 First Nations share their cultures with visitors at Elbow River Camp. Interpreters welcome questions, explain the significance of the tipi designs and demonstrate traditional outdoor cooking and how to make beadwork and jerky. Bannock Booth sells delicious tacos, burgers and breakfast sandwiches made with bannock. We learned about traditions during storytelling presentations, talked to a chief about his horse as he prepared for the Calgary Stampede parade and listened to dancers describe the meaning of their regalia during daily pow wows. As with other Indigenous encounters, our experiences were enlightening. How do you find Indigenous cultural experiences across Canada? The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada created the Destination Indigenous website to help travellers find Indigenous cuisine, accommodations, museums and experiences. You’ll learn where you can immerse yourself in cultural activities, participate in hands-on arts-and-crafts workshops and join nature tours, ranging from bear watching to guided hikes. The events section provides information about pow wows, cultural festivals and dance competitions. Delve into Indigenous travel packages by region or category, such as heritage sites and wildlife. First Nations Peoples in Canada have many stories to tell. If you are like us, you’ll be eager to listen and learn. CSANews | SUMMER 2024 | 19 Travel
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