Planeta.com , Nutti Sámi Siida, Guurrbi Tours, TIME Unlimited and Nevada Magazine co-host Indigenous Peoples Week August 6-12, 2012. This online unconference highlights Indigenous Peoples and tourism. We'd like to connect indigenous tourism to broader concept, to the widen the circle of discussion, continuing the threads of conversation already started during Responsible Tourism Week and the ongoing Responsible Tourism Year.
Wiki
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/indigenousweek
2. Planeta.com,
Nutti Sámi Siida,
TIME Unlimited,
Guurrbi Tours,
Nevada Magazine
and friends host
Indigenous
Peoples Week
August 6-12.
This is our
tentpole
event,
an online
unconference
focusing on
Indigenous
Peoples and
Tourism.
Talking points
include
biodiversity,
crafts, cultural
heritage, food,
language,
literacy and the
emerging read
write culture.
8. Everyone’s Invited
We cordially invite participation of …
Everyone interested in indigenous culture:
Those hosting indigenous tours
Those making indigenous crafts
Those preparing indigenous food
Visitors seeking tours, crafts and food
9. Search
Be curious!
Look for Photos
Listen to Podcasts
Favorite YouTube Videos
Seek Face-to-Face Experiences
10. Budget Time
15 minutes: Consult the planeta wiki,
facebook event page and #ipw2012 hashtag,
1 hour: Read or view online resources;
Comment, favorite, like, star what inspires you
2-6 hours: Do something
Visit a local indigenous business;
make something inspiring
11. Indigenous peoples are ethnic
groups native to a land or region,
especially before the arrival and
intrusion of a foreign and possibly
dominating culture. They are a
group of people whose members
share a cultural identity
that has been shaped by
their geographical region.
12. Unconference = A facilitated,
participant-driven event
centered on a specific theme.
This can be conducted
face-to-face, online or
better yet … both!
54. To respect indigenous culture
be attentive
be creative
be generous
be curious
be empathetic
55. Levels of Engagement
Be attentive
Be creative
Be generous
Be curious
Be empathetic
56. Be attentive
Go outside.
Visit a museum
Learn about indigenous culture.
Do stuff!
57. Be creative
Use social media to share stories.
Make something!
If you can’t create, curate.
58. Be generous
Add stars to other people’s photos or
make a gallery of your faves, like
comments on Facebook, give a thumbs
up to videos on YouTube …
and have a heart by favoriting this
presentation on Slideshare.
59. Be curious
Ask questions.
Look for examples of indigenous
tourism that surprise you.
Learn a few words in an indigenous
language.
67. Certificate of Participation
INSERT NAME HERE
This certificate acknowledges exceptional participation
during Indigenous Peoples Week (August 6-12, 2012)