From Grizzlies to Global Markets: Dallas Smith on Indigenous Tourism and Economic Renewal
Drumbeats - Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast · Canadian Indigenous Investment Forum
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Show Notes
In this Drumbeats episode, Mark Magnacca and Rob Brant are joined by Dallas Smith, President of Na̲nwak̲olas Council and former Chair of Coast Funds. Smith shares his journey from growing up between urban Vancouver and his North Island community to becoming a leader in Indigenous governance and economic development. He reflects on the $435 million Coast Funds model that has protected 3.1 million hectares of the Great Bear Rainforest while generating lasting economic opportunities. The conversation explores Indigenous-driven tourism, the potential of nation-to-nation trade, and how Indigenous-led financing frameworks are shaping sustainable investment and prosperity for future generations.