Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab have launched the 5th edition of the Skode Program, this year with a focus on developing Indigenous culinary tourism in the province.
We are looking for Indigenous culinary tourism ideas that will:
☑️ Celebrate and promote traditional Indigenous foodways
☑️ Inspire visitors to explore Indigenous food and culture
☑️ Offer high quality, authentic Indigenous culinary experiences
☑️ Involve collaborations and partnerships with other Indigenous-led businesses and/or organizations
Examples include: New Indigenous food tours, Indigenous culinary experiences, Indigenous food markets, Indigenous food pop-ups, Indigenous restaurants/cafes, Indigenous food catering, and Indigenous food events and festivals.
Winning Skode pitch finalists will receive mentorship and a $5,000 non-repayable financial contribution to advance their Indigenous culinary tourism businesses and initiatives. Plus a chance to compete for a $20,000 grand prize!
Apply by January 15th at www.tourisminnovation.ca/ITO
NOTE: Applicants are required to enroll in ITO's FEAST Program prior to submitting their Skode application.
