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INDIGENOUS TOURISM SKODE PROGRAM

(ROUND 4)

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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.



​2024 Skode
 Program Winners

Dan Tice (Anung Manitou), Mino Bimaadiziwin
TOURISM IDEA: Year-round accommodations, guided walking tours and Indigenous cultural experiences
Mentor: Norm Dokis, Owner, Camp Petawachuan


Chatnie Herne, Poptronic
TOURISM IDEA: Virtual Reality Rentals, Studio and Experiences
Mentor: Erica Daniels, Kejic Productions


Justin McGregor 
TOURISM IDEA: McGregor Bay Tours

Mentor: Luke Wassegijig, Owner, Wasse-Giizhik Tours

Nina Trudeau, Naanokaazii Designs
TOURISM IDEA: Indigenous Craft Supply Store
Mentor: JKaren Bird, Chief Capital Officer, Indigenous Impact Investment Circle (3iC)


Paula Naponse, Ondarez Clothing and Goods
​TOURISM IDEA: Anishnawbek Aadiziwin: The Art of Anishnawbe Ways
Mentor: Tyler French, Owner, Celebration: Event Facility and Museum

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. ​
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Virtual Pitch Sessions February 2024
(Southern Ontario & Northern Ontario Groups

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Grand Prize Pitch Session March 2024
(Little NHL Hockey Tournament)

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


​2023 Skode
 Program Winners

Be inspired! Watch these videos to learn more about our Round 3 Skode Program winners:

Sarah Sproule, Wayeshkad (2023 Grand Prize Winner)

Mario Gionet, Walk Among The Trees

Emma McLaren, Bridle Path Equestrian Centre

​Natasha Darling, Two Sisters SUP

​Tyler French, CELEBRATION: Event Facility & Museum
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We respectfully acknowledge that our home base in Windsor Essex sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which is comprised of the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples. We will honour this by collaborating with Indigenous-led organizations and businesses to support the advancement of Indigenous tourism in those regions and across Canada.​
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