Destination Blackfoot and its operators were featured in Condé Nast Traveler on April 11, 2026, in a story presenting Blackfoot Country as one homeland that continues across the medicine line. The feature follows a journey through Blackfoot territory and positions Blackfoot led tourism as a direct expression of land, identity, and jurisdiction.

Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council CEO Kimmy Shade reinforced this foundation, stating the Nations “have been gathering since time immemorial,” and describing the work as “not looking at the border as a barrier… this is our land.” The story reflects Destination Blackfoot’s role in reconnecting experiences across all four Nations and sharing Blackfoot perspectives on a global stage.

Operators featured include Lailani Upham of Iron Shield Creative, Pale Horse Tipi Camp (Piikani Nation), Melrene Saloy of Native Diva Creations, Grant Many Heads of Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Derek DesRosier of Sun Tours, and Marjie Crop Eared Wolf at the Paahtómahksikimi Cultural Centre. Together, they represent Blackfoot people telling Blackfoot stories, on Blackfoot land, through Destination Blackfoot.

the story is avaiable for read here below: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/in-blackfoot-country-indigenous-nations-offer-a-different-view-of-the-us-canada-border