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In The News: German ‘Indianthusiasts’ fuel Aboriginal tourism
It’s a long way from Berlin to Indian Village at the Calgary Stampede, but for a growing number of German ‘Indianthusiasts’, experiencing traditional Aboriginal culture first-hand is an essential element of their passion.
Also known as ‘German Hobby Indians,’ the movement claims 80,000 members, many of whom journey to Aboriginal culture sites in Western Canada. Dr. Siegrid Deutschlander, a University of Calgary sociologist and German expatriate, recently completed her PhD thesis on this unusual phenomenon, which has its roots in the
19th century.
