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Mike Retasket


Mike Retasket is very enthused for this opportunity as a Director for theTourism Industry Association of BC and brings many positive strengths and commitment.  Mike has made significant contributions into many areas of aboriginal tourism, aboriginal issues of Title and Rights, culture, education and leadership. Mike is a champion for traditional knowledge and cultural and heritage values and is a storyteller, Traditional Pipe Carrier, Dancer, Drummer, and Singer.  He is a compassionate, analytical and focused professional who has the ability to utilize problem-solving, exceptional communication and patience in providing guidance in negotiations with third parties or Government organizations.

Mike currently serves as a Director on the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association and New Pathways to Gold Society and has served on numerous other Boards including the Thompson Basin Fisheries Council, Fraser Basin Council, First Nation Emergency Services, Forest Stewardship Council, Indigenous Caucus, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Executive, First Nations Forestry Council – Secretary/Treasurer, Mountain Pine Beetle Working Group (appointed member) and Blueprint Implementation Advisory Committee.  Mike has also served five terms as Chief of the Bonaparte Indian Band, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs/Secretary Treasurer, and a Founding Member of BC First Nations Leadership Council.


🏆🌟TIABC Director Miranda Ji and CEO Walt Judas celebrate with Madone Pelan, GM of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Brian Cant, VP of 4VI who won Business of the Year and the Sustainability Award respectively at the Canadian Tourism Industry Awards gala in Ottawa on Wednesday night.
🎵Music Advocacy Update! 

TIABC CEO Walt Judas catching up with Erin Benjamin, president of the Canadian Live Music Association, who spoke on the value of live music at the TIAC Tourism Conference in Ottawa. Walt and Erin worked together to lobby the federal government for support for the live music industry (which was severely impacted) during the pandemic.
TIABC CEO Walt Judas chaired an all-day meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts prior to the start of the TIAC Congress this week in Ottawa. 🇨🇦🤝

The PTTIA Committee tackled issues such as business insurance, workforce, debt, and other priorities at a national and provincial/territorial level. The group also spent some time on association best practices and discussed advocacy strategies with Federal Tourism Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Karen Sorensen.
🎉 We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 BC Tourism Industry Conference. The conference will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre on March 6 & 7, 2024 

2024 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Visit our website to view the 2024 registration fees. Early bird rates are available with member and non-member pricing options. Full conference registrations include complete access to all conference sessions, workshops, silent auction, welcome reception, and the awards gala. Register at our early bird rate before January 17, 2024 to save $100 on your registration!

Learn more and register through link in bio! 👆
📸 TIABC CEO Walt Judas with CCCTA director Shannon Landsdowne, CEO Amy Thacker and Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor at the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast AGM & Summit.
🍁🕊️ TIABC's Board of Directors and staff join Canadians nationwide in remembering those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice. We express our gratitude for their service.

🌺 Lest We Forget.