Indigenous People In BC- How Many First Nations In BC?

British Columbia (BC) is renowned for being home to the warmest city in Canada, having breathtaking landscapes and a rich tapestry of indigenous history and cultures. There are tons of places to visit and things to do. But as you delve deeper into the heart of BC, you may wonder, "How many First Nations are in BC?" The answer reveals the province's vast mosaic of First Nations communities, each with its unique heritage, practices, and stories....

What You Need to Know About Flying With a Vape Gear

Smoking is strictly prohibited in airports and in airplanes. You may need to carry around your vape gear if you need a quick nicotine fix to eliminate your jet lag. However, laws are becoming more stringent on vaping and e-cigarettes across the world. There are some things that you need to know before packing up your vaping gear for your next journey. This article will talk about what Canadian vaping companies recommend about going on a flight...

How to Be a Responsible Tourist

Indebtedness and decorum are vital to establishing healthy interactions with the natural environment and the aboriginal communities that preserve their habitats and cultures. Thus, we all should be responsible enough to thank the various indigenous groups in British Columbia for upholding their cultural heritages. Being a responsible tourist takes more than showing gratitude and respect toward natives and areas of historical and cultural...

Black Tusk Travel Organizer App

Have you ever thought about enjoying your holiday vacation somewhere in British Columbia? If you're already excited but not yet prepared, you need to plan your trip weeks before the schedule. It's high time that you download the Black Tusk Travel Organizer app! The Travel Organizer smartphone app by Black Tusk is an essential tool for planning your possibly most memorable trip ever. Our app's responsive design allows faster and more...

Designation Programs for New Indigenous Businesses

Are you an indigenous individual who owns an up-and-coming native business in British Columbia? If your answer is yes, you need to obtain a business designation that certifies your ownership of the enterprise as an indigenous person and the authenticity of your homegrown products. Perhaps the key advantages of being given an indigenous business designation are a guaranteed boost in tourism-related sales and a significant contribution to the...

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month

Residents and visitors across British Columbia celebrate the national indigenous history throughout the entire month of June. Known as Indigenous History Month, this celebration pays tribute to the ethnic groups that constitute many colorful, diverse traditional cultures of Canada. If you happen to be a guest spending vacation in BC, you should visit their heritage sites and acknowledge their simple yet remarkable way of living. This way, you...

Showing Appreciation for Mother Earth

In these modern times, we only get to remember Mother Earth each time people across the globe celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd annually. For indigenous folks, however, each day is a brand new day to show gratitude toward Mother Nature. To honor Mother Earth is to forge a spiritual connection with her and reflect upon the reality that we wouldn't be here still alive and breathing if it wasn't for the natural gifts she shared with us. In addition...

Places to Visit in British Columbia

Diverse climate, immaculate national parks, cedar or pine-filled forests, and traditional plant foods are among the prized assets of British Columbia. Its naturally fascinating and culturally diverse regions provide visitors an exceptional opportunity to catch a glimpse of aboriginal culture in each locale. Browse through each entry in the following list of the top locations to drop over before deciding to spend your holiday in BC. 1....

Our Connection with the World

Traveling to a different place - locally or outside the country - is more than just meeting new people, gaining friends along the way, getting accustomed to indigenous cultures abroad, and generally going through a momentarily joyful holiday. An excursion is more than just that. One of the beauties of holiday trips is the establishment of ethnic and spiritual connections with the neighboring natural landscape and its life forms. British...

Indigenous Historic Sites

Heritage discovery often starts with native tour guides leading guests to visit a few historically and culturally significant places. In British Columbia, most indigenous groups serve as quintessential starting points for learning further about ancient cultures.  There are many fascinating points of interest within the province alone to pay a visit, such as historic villages, traditional fishing spots, imposing totem poles, and forest...