A/78/162 of the hemispheric Indigenous Tourism Collaborative of the Americas, which works to support sustainable Indigenous tourism development across the Americas. The network is made up of 55 Indigenous regional, national and subnational tourism association leaders and 45 tourism industry organizations, including travel companies, ministries of tourism, State tourism offices, tourism non -profits, tribal colleges and academic institutions. It is supported by the National Congress of American Indians and the White House Council on Native American Affairs. 102 62. In Southern Africa, Indigenous Peoples have formed community -based organizations to engage in community-based natural resource management of wildlife and other resources on their communal lands to generate income from tourism. Revenues from hunting expeditions are distributed to the broader community and, in some countries, shared with government. Economic benefits take the form of cash distributed to households or investments in larger community projects (for example, schools, medical clinics, electricity, water). Community-based organizations offer employment opportunities, hiring administrative staff and community guards, scouts and rangers to conduct anti-poaching patrols, to assist in reducing human-wildlife conflict and to educate members of the community on the importance of conservation. Agreements entered into with the private sector often include clauses for local employment and training. 103 63. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada is an Indigenous -led organization that provides services to Indigenous tourism operators and communities and advisory support to businesses through professional development training and information-sharing. The Association is engaged in the creation of federal tourism policies and programmes to support the growth and development of Indigenous-led tourism. It works with the federally owned Crown corporation Destination Canada, major media outlets, the trade industry, Parks Canada and airlines to expand marketing efforts internationally and partner on advertising campaigns to promote Indigenous tourism. Their Indigenous-led marketing campaign is designed to eliminate harmful stereotypes of Indigenous people and focus on their resilient and modern cultures. In Canada, there are at least 1,900 In digenous-led tourism businesses. The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers of the Yukon Territory provide opportunities to reclaim languages and values by revitalizing the arts of singing, drumming, dancing, storytelling and making regalia. In the province of Manitoba, th e Wapusk Adventures sled dog kennel offers dogsledding, snowshoeing and e -bike tours to learn about Metis culture. In Quebec, the Hotel -Musée Premières Nations is a four-star boutique hotel with architecture inspired by longhouses that offers spa services in outdoor Nordic baths. 104 In the Maritimes region, Metepenagiag Heritage Park offers tours and experiences for visitors to learn about Mi ’kmaq culture and heritage and protects Indigenous artifacts from national historic sites. 105 A number of initiatives exist in the Canadian province of British Columbia, such as the Haida Gwaii Watchmen programme, which employs First Nations people to monitor culturally significant sites and provide interpretation for visitors, showcasing their traditional practices and environmental stewardship. 106 64. The South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance in the United States of America is an ad hoc network of representatives from the nine federally recognized Tribal Nations in South Dakota, tourism industry leaders and local, state and federal partners working together to develop Indigenous tourism as a catalyst for economic growth. The Alliance undertakes a wide range of infrastructural projects, tourism attractions __________________ 102 103 104 105 106 18/25 Submission Submission Submission Submission Ibid. by Indigenous Tourism Collaborative of the Americas. by Community Leaders Network of Southern Africa. by Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. by Assembly of First Nations. 23-13642