Tourism in Indian Country: Opportunities for Developing and Protecting Our Resources.

Sherman, Ben

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ERIC Number: EJ637885

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Publication Date: 2001

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Tourism in Indian Country: Opportunities for Developing and Protecting Our Resources.

Sherman, Ben

Winds of Change, v16 n4 p46-49 Aut 2001

Tourism in Indian Country is a valuable economic development strategy, but must be sustainable. Issues of community impact, cultural appropriateness, and environmental impact are best blended with economic feasibility by educated tribal employees and Indian entrepreneurs. Better institutional tribal support of Indian entrepreneurs is needed. Four resources on educational and career opportunities in tourism are given. (TD)

Descriptors: American Indians, Careers, Cultural Awareness, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Job Training, Self Determination, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Tribal Government, Tribally Controlled Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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