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       Indigenous Tourism Goes Deeper Than ‘Dinner and a Show’

       Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.

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       At the Klahoose Wildnerness Resort in British Columbia, Kenny Hanuse, a cultural ambassador from the Klahoose Nation, shares a traditional Coast Salish song with guests. Credit...Dolf Vermeulen and Klahoose Wilderness Resort

       By Michael Harmon

       Published Jan. 15, 2024Updated Jan. 16, 2024, 11:10 a.m. ET

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       For visitors to New Zealand, the chance to see a haka, the ceremonial Maori dance, has long been as much a part of the country’s allure as its glaciers, geysers and glowworm caves.

       But increasingly, instead of merely catching a cultural performance en route to New Zealand’s Fiordland, travelers are lingering longer and going deeper, seeking out more immersive ways to engage with the country’s Indigenous heritage.

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       A correction was made on Jan. 16, 2024

       : An earlier version of this article misstated the gender of the vice president of sustainability for G Adventures, a tour company. Jamie Sweeting is a man, not a woman.

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