Paula Amos

Paula Amos is of Hesquiaht and Squamish Nation descent, born and raised in the Nuu-chah-nulth territory on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.  Paula has worked for the Indigenous Tourism Association of BC for the past 20 + years and has been a part of the industry growth and success by driving results in experience development, partnerships and marketing strategies to provide a voice and space for Indigenous tourism and economic development.

Paula sat on the steering committee for the groundbreaking Blueprint Strategy for Indigenous tourism in British Columbia. The Blueprint was the catalyst for developing Indigenous tourism in BC launched in 2006. The overall Indigenous tourism industry has grown by over 80% since the launch of the Aboriginal Tourism Blueprint Strategy.

She was also involved with the 2010 Aboriginal Tourism Working Group for the 2010 Winter Olympics, in partnership with the 2010 Bid Corporation. Paula views the development of the Indigenous cultural tourism industry as not only economic development and job potential but is also a driver for cultural pride, reconciliation and a new generation of entrepreneurs.

Paula Amos is an advocate and leader for Indigenous tourism community development and works in the important areas of collaboration and partnerships.  She has been selected 3x for the annual BC500 list for the province of BC’s most influential business and community leaders.