This video is part of our Expert Insights Series, inviting visionary leaders to share their experience to help broaden destination development perspectives and spark new ideas. Topics discussed range from tourism product development, sustainable tourism and strategic partnerships to the latest travel trends and urban development, to name a few. Happy viewing!
Expert Insights: Chef Jenni Lessard
Chef Lessard discusses her personal development as a chef, deeply rooted in Métis traditions and her connection to the land. She explores the broader development of Indigenous culinary practices within her territory. This conversation will also highlight the importance of prairie agriculture, aligning with the recently announced Destination Canada Corridor “Field to Fork” whose emphasis is on culinary tourism and its ties to the rich agricultural heritage of the Prairies.