These leaders, just a sampling of the many women helping drive economic development through tourism promotion, are long-time tribal and business members of AIANTA and reflect the passion and drive needed to develop, introduce, sustain and grow tribal tourism.Ĭamille Ferguson, Executive Director, American Indian Alaska Native Tourism AssociationĬamille Ferguson is a strong proponent of empowering Native Americans, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians to diversify their economies through the implementation, development and promotion of tribal tourism programs. The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) also takes this opportunity to recognize some of the leading women in Indian Country cultural tourism.

The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation.