Member Information

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism is committed to walking a journey of truth and reconciliation. We recognize that this is a continuous process, and we are eager to learn how to be better allies and friends of Indigenous Peoples.

We believe it is crucial to create opportunities for listening, contemplation, as well as actively contributing to a future founded on principles of equity, respect, and inclusivity. We are determined to be a part of this journey towards a more just future alongside Indigenous Peoples.

Today, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, in partnership with the Town of Banff and Parks Canada, is continuing to foster meaningful and respectful partnerships while operating on the traditional territories of the Nations of Treaties 6, 7, 8, and in Métis homelands. We are headquartered in Banff, the ancestral territories of the Îyârhe Nakoda bands of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, the Niitsitapi of the Blackfoot Confederacy consisting of the bands Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, the Dené of Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis Nation.

We strive to actively involve and collaborate with our partners to ensure that we are working together to protect and promote the cultures and natural heritage of these lands. With that, we also acknowledge and honor the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc First Nations, the Peoples and Nations of Treaties 6, 7, and 8, and all Indigenous Peoples now living here in relationship with this sacred land.

We want to help create a better future alongside Indigenous Peoples. Elevating Indigenous tourism is an important commitment to envisioning the destination’s future. By working with our members, Indigenous Communities, Peoples and Businesses we aim to support Indigenous tourism as reconciliation in action.

We ask for patience and guidance as we learn and grow together, while not letting this delay meaningful change.