Find your people. Shape what’s next.

MITA brings together the people behind Montana’s Indigenous tourism: artists, entrepreneurs, cultural organizations, tribal tourism offices, and the allies who support them. Membership is free.

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What membership brings.

Monthly gatherings

Meet people across Montana's Indigenous tourism community and exchange ideas.

Social and digital promotion

Regular promotion on MITA's website and social media for your news, events, and press releases.

Local and regional recognition

Be recognized as part of Montana's Indigenous tourism network, locally and regionally.

Industry and funding updates

Tourism news, funding, grants, training, and scholarships.

Tourism Trails Project

Take part in Montana Indigenous Tourism Trails Project activities.

Shared direction

Contribute ideas that help shape MITA's priorities and membership program.

Joining takes three steps.

  1. Enter your details

    Your name and your email address. No payment details.

  2. Verify your email

    We send a code to your inbox. There is no password to remember.

  3. Make it yours

    Choose your interests and what you want to share. Your profile starts private.

Founding members

Founding member 2026

Everyone who joins in 2026 is a founding member, with a gold badge on their member profile to show it.

Who can join

Indigenous people, businesses, and organizations working in tourism in Montana, and allies who support them. You do not need to own a business. If you care about how tourism grows in tribal communities, your perspective belongs here.

Good to know

  • It is free. No membership fee and no payment details.
  • Your profile starts private. You choose what to share and who to connect with.
  • Your email stays private. Individual profiles and email addresses are never placed in the public directory.
  • Business listings are your choice. A public organization listing appears only if you ask for one, and MITA reviews it first.
  • Membership is participation. Joining does not grant governance rights or the authority to represent an organization.

Inside the member portal

  • Gathering dates and how to join each one.
  • A member directory you opt in to.
  • Grants, training, conferences, and marketing resources.
  • A way to send MITA your news, ask for a spotlight, or ask for support.
  • Working groups and mentorship as they open.

Organizations and partners

Want to sponsor, offer training, or work with MITA as an organization? Start with a conversation. Sponsorships are discussed separately from membership, and no paid membership is required.

Contact MITA