University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Division
Nature- Based Tourism and Indigenous Land in the American National Parks
Presenter Hometown
Lebanon, Kentucky
Major
Parks and Recreation Natural Resources
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Dr. Brian Clark
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Hughes, Elizabeth, "Nature- Based Tourism and Indigenous Land in the American National Parks" (2024). University Presentation Showcase Event. 27.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2024/undergraduate/27
Abstract
Throughout history, indigenous people of America and the lands they inhabited has been taken advantage of. The creation of National Parks is no exception to this. National Parks are frequently visited places in nature- based tourism. Native American voices have been silenced and the land they once survived on has been taken from them by tourists who know very little about the land they are visiting. In recent times, the National Park Service has worked to build collaboration with these indigenous tribes and communities. Some specific National Parks that are making efforts towards this include Glacier Bay National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Crater Lake, and Acadia. As a country with governance over these parks, it is crucial that we learn the history, culture, and people of these sacred spaces. Although the damage done to Indigenous people and the land can never be fully repaired, we can work to set policies in place that collaborate with and benefit the surrounding Native Americans.
Presentation format
Poster
Nature- Based Tourism and Indigenous Land in the American National Parks
Throughout history, indigenous people of America and the lands they inhabited has been taken advantage of. The creation of National Parks is no exception to this. National Parks are frequently visited places in nature- based tourism. Native American voices have been silenced and the land they once survived on has been taken from them by tourists who know very little about the land they are visiting. In recent times, the National Park Service has worked to build collaboration with these indigenous tribes and communities. Some specific National Parks that are making efforts towards this include Glacier Bay National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Crater Lake, and Acadia. As a country with governance over these parks, it is crucial that we learn the history, culture, and people of these sacred spaces. Although the damage done to Indigenous people and the land can never be fully repaired, we can work to set policies in place that collaborate with and benefit the surrounding Native Americans.
