Sierra Nevada Tribal Summit 2026
Sara Calvosa Olson
Session at the Sierra Nevada Tribal Summit 2026
Panel: Indigenous Tourism & Creative Economy
Monday, October 192:30–3:30 pmHardrock Live
This panel explores the intersection of Indigenous tourism and the creative economy, focusing on regenerative models deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledge. Moving beyond extractive tourism, panelists will discuss how Indigenous-led innovation can support long-term environmental and cultural stewardship while creating sustainable economic opportunities.
Aspen CarrilloModeratorYerington Paiute | Washoe
Travis NabahePaiute-Shoshone
Cal’ SmithLower-Cowlitz/ Yakama Tribal Nation
Sara Calvosa OlsonKaruk
Biography
Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk) is the author of Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen (Heyday, 2023). Her work explores narratives that nourish Indigenous food sovereignty through renewed relationships with California’s oldest foods.