Arizona American Indian Tourism Association

08/09/2025

Today, August 9, is the World's Indigenous Peoples Day. This day raises awareness, protects the rights of the world's Indigenous population, and recognizes Indigenous people's achievements and contributions to improving world issues. NATIVE HEALTH honors and celebrates one another in our communities.

08/08/2025

Window Rock , Az- Exhibit Opening at the Navajo Nation Museum on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Come on over and check out the NEW EXHIBIT and get some FREE FOOD!

07/18/2025

Az Governors Conference on Tourism ~ Thank you for stopping by our booth!

07/15/2025

📣🚨 PRESS RELEASE: American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Destinations International Partner to Amplify U.S. Indigenous Tourism Globally 🌎

“AIANTA’s partnership with Destinations International marks a pivotal moment for Indigenous tourism,” said Sherry L. Rupert, CEO of AIANTA. “This collaboration will undoubtedly elevate Indigenous perspectives within the global tourism industry. Through this collaboration, we look forward to sharing knowledge, building stronger relationships, and creating tools that support respectful engagement with Indigenous communities across the United States.”

🔗 Full press release here: http://bit.ly/44LGPjR


📸 Photo credit: Destinations International // Caption: Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International and Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), CEO of AIANTA

07/13/2025

Bidii Baby Foods is one of the only Native baby food companies in the U.S. Mary and Zach Ben are now teaching other young Indigenous farmers through a Farmer-in-REZidence program, supported by a two-year USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant totaling $150,000. While Farmers-in-REZidence learn how to farm....

07/10/2025

1st Annual Art Festival on the Mesas, Hopi Cultural Center on August 2, 2025 from 9a-5p

06/30/2025

Thank you, Phoenix Magazine, and all the Arizona Native Chefs, Seed Keepers, Farmers, ancestral knowledge keepers, and Native Foragers.
We do what we do for the next Seven Generations.

Thank you, City of Scottsdale, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, for your continued support and for being our Host Venue for many years!
This recognition belongs to all of us.

Sincerely, Jeffrey
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
"Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience, Scottsdale
(Big Market)
This annual celebration of Arizona Native food traditions goes beyond curated tasting stations. It aims to foster a constructive dialogue about art and culture. “We are excited to bring together so many knowledgeable and passionate individuals to celebrate and preserve our rich culinary heritage,” says Zach Doka, president of the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association. arizonanativeculinary.org"

06/30/2025

Thank you Phoenix Magazine and all the Arizona Native Chefs, Seed Keepers, Farmers, Ancestral Knowledge Keepers, and Native Foragers. We do what we do for the next Seven Generations.
This recognition belongs to all of us.
Sincerely, Jeffrey
"Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience, Scottsdale
(Big Market)
This annual celebration of Arizona Native food traditions goes beyond curated tasting stations. It aims to foster a constructive dialogue about art and culture. “We are excited to bring together so many knowledgeable and passionate individuals to celebrate and preserve our rich culinary heritage,” says Zach Doka, president of the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association. arizonanativeculinary.org"

06/26/2025

By Nalani Lopez In recent decades, the traditional game of toka has found its way back to the O’odham women of the Sonoran Desert. In the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Community member Jessica Ruiz, shared the ins and outs of the recreational sport with interested women on January 3...

06/25/2025

Clarkdale, Az- AAITA meeting starts at 10am Taakwaki Inn Clarkdale Az on June 30th. If you need a room please call property and let them know you are attending the AAITA Quarterly meeting. Look forward to seeing you next Monday.
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06/25/2025

Time to get out of the heat! Sharing info from the Children's Museum of Phoenix on their discounted rates. American Indians with Tribal ID or CIB $3.00. Individuals with SNAP EBT, $9.50. Full price admission: $17.00 for ages 1+. Summer hours, seven days per week, 9 am-4 pm.

For more info, click here: https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/

02/24/2025

Thank you again for your help and participation in making the 2025 AIF a great success! We are hosting a Zoom event recap meeting next Monday February 24 . We’d like to hear your thoughts and suggestions on how we can make the event bigger and better in 2026. Look forward to seeing you .

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