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3rd Annual Native American Tourism Summit
Crazy Horse Memorial® to host the 3rd Annual Tourism Summit including Native American Film Festival
Crazy Horse Memorial® proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Native American Tourism Summit with the addition of a Native American Film Festival November, 4, 2026 at the Memorial. Tourism professionals and organizations will explore Native American Tourism Collaborations, Initiatives, Importance, and Impact on the area. Accomplished industry professionals from South Dakota, Native American tourism, Culture bearers, will share insights and information.
Presentations begin at 9:00 am in the theater.
Summit Agenda
November 4, 2026 · 9:00 AMTheater 1 at Crazy Horse Memorial®
Welcome to Crazy Horse Memorial®
Manuel Vazquez, COO, Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and today’s EmceeWhitney A. Rencountre, CEO, Crazy Horse Memorial FoundationDr. Jade Herman, Board Chair, Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
Overview and Statistics: Black Hills Tourism and Native American Tourism
Michelle Thomson, President and CEO of Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association
A Travel South Dakota Update
Mike Gussiaas, Chief Marketing Officer & Creative Director, Travel South Dakota
The Indian Museum of North America® Update, Future and Cultural Program Offerings
Gordon Ambrosino, Ph.D., Managing Director of Museum, Interpretation and Cultural Affairs, The Indian Museum of North America®
Cultural Regalia
Jim Red Eagle, Renowned Cultural Presenter
The Badlands: A Living Landscape of Culture, Conservation, and Community
Stories, partnerships, and initiatives shaping the future of Badlands National Park
Charlie Abourezk and Dew Bad Warrior-Ganje, Badlands National Park Conservancy
Native American Tourism Insights
Sherry L. Rupert, Chief Executive Officer of the American Indigenous Tourism Association
Reception to follow in Laughing Water Restaurant®
Native American Film Festival begins at 2:00 pm in Theater 1
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