INDIGENOUS TOURISM SKODE PROGRAM

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Mentorships & Financial Support

In Anishinaabemowin, Skode means fire! We invite you to apply and share the fire within your heart. Skode is pronounced: Shkoh-deh.

2023 ​Skode Program Winners:

Emma McLaren, The Bridle Path Equestrian Centre
TOURISM IDEA: Ojibway Spirit Horses Programs
Mentor: Camden Lawrence, Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario

​Mandaago Osawamick, ZAAMIKenhs PRODUCTIONS
TOURISM IDEA: Indigenous Youth Owned & Operated Short Video Production Service 
Mentor: Erica Daniels, Kejic Productions

Mario Gionet, Walk Among The Trees 
TOURISM IDEA: Hiking Tours Sharing Indigenous Knowledge & Culture
Mentor: Neil Debassige, Founder & Host, Fuel the Fire TV (FTFTV); Owner, Island Sunrise Cottages.

Natasha Darling, Two Sisters SUP
TOURISM IDEA: Indigenous-led Haudenosaunee Culture & History Tours
Mentor: Julian Ganton, Owner, Toronto Island SUP

​Sarah Sproule, Wayeshkad
TOURISM IDEA: Trapline Tours & Accommodations
Mentor: Lindsay Ackland, NOTO

Tyler French, CELEBRATION: Event Facility and Museum
TOURISM IDEA: Event Space & Museum Showcasing Indigenous Culture & Artifacts
Mentor: Jaquie Jamieson, Tourism Manager, Six Nations Tourism

Each will receive $5000, mentorship, and additional ITO and partner support to advance their Indigenous tourism initiatives and businesses to the next level of development. ​

Virtual Pitch Sessions March 2023
(Southern Ontario & Northern Ontario)

Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.

See other past winners of the "Spark" Program in Ontario​

​2022 Skode Program Winners

Watch these videos to learn more about our Round 2 Skode Program winners:

Norm Dokis, Camp Petawachuan (2022 Skode Program Winner)

Kevin Lamarr, Mandi Montour & Sarah Yankoo, INDIGiMaps (2022 Skode Program Winners)

​Caley Patrick Doran, Take-A-Hike Trail Guide (2022 Skode Program Winner)

​​Thank you to our program supporters:

Learn more about Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO)​
Learn more about the Tourism Innovation Lab