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Three provincial Indigenous tourism organizations — Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO), Indigenous Tourism B.C. (ITBC), and Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (NSITEN) — have formally announced their withdrawal of support from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) due to ongoing concerns about financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in fund allocation. The organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a new national tourism body and are inviting other groups to join in the coming months. The move follows unresolved issues with ITAC’s governance and conduct, as well as delayed payments and unreceived federal grants for small Indigenous-owned businesses. ITAC CEO Keith Henry attributes the crisis to insufficient federal investment and a failed $35-million funding promise from a U.K. partner. Despite laying off staff and citing a cash flow crisis, Henry denies claims of financial mismanagement and maintains that ITAC has attempted to mediate with the withdrawing organizations. Some small business owners, such as Aïcha Smith-Belghaba of Esha's Eats, report ongoing financial strain due to delayed grants. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has confirmed a comprehensive review is underway concerning the unpaid federal grants. The controversy highlights tensions between provincial and national Indigenous tourism governance and underscores the urgent need for sustainable funding and accountability in supporting Indigenous tourism across Canada.

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