Launching the Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail: Lessons in Co-Creating authentic Indigenous Tourism Experiences

Summary The Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail (IDICT) is the product of an Indiana Dunes Tourism project created in collaboration with the Indigenous community members representing the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, together with Indiana Dunes Tourism and the Indiana Dunes National Park. The Trail is a way for the Indigenous community to share its culture, history, and values through tourism. Overseen by these multiple parties, the IDICT project showcases the value of collaboration and shared leadership. Information © The Authors 2025