Cultural Welcoming
Custom · Inquiry-Based · Rooted in Local Protocol
Indigenous Cultural Welcoming experiences that honour the lands, Nations, and protocols of the places we are home to.
These gatherings are designed to mark moments of arrival, opening, and intention; whether welcoming participants to an event, conference, learning space, or shared place.
Each welcoming is grounded in relationship to land and Nation, and is offered with care, clarity, and respect for cultural boundaries. This is not a performance, but a meaningful opening that situates people in place and purpose.
What to Expect
A Cultural Welcoming may include spoken welcome, story, song, or protocol, depending on the location, context, and the Nations represented by our Cultural Land Ambassadors.
Welcomings are adapted to suit the setting, from small gatherings to large conferences and public events; and are delivered in a way that is accessible, respectful, and appropriate to the space. We work closely with organizers in advance to ensure the welcoming aligns with the tone, timing, and intention of the event.
Where We Meet & Location Options
Cultural Welcoming experiences are offered by request and are hosted at locations determined through the planning process.
Welcomings are available within the territories and Nations represented by our Cultural Land Ambassadors. This may include conference venues, outdoor spaces, community sites, and event locations across Talaysay Tours’ home regions.
Because these experiences are rooted in place, all locations are reviewed in advance to ensure cultural appropriateness, access permissions, and logistical readiness.
Group Size & Capacity
Cultural Welcoming experiences can be offered to a wide range of group sizes, from small gatherings to large audiences.
We are experienced in hosting welcomings for conferences, ceremonies, public events, and institutional gatherings, including stage-based presentations. Group size, format, and staffing are planned carefully to ensure the experience remains grounded, respectful, and well supported.
Booking & Planning Information
Cultural Welcoming experiences are offered by inquiry only and are planned collaboratively.
To help us respond efficiently and respectfully, we ask that inquiries include:
Event date(s) and location
Estimated number of participants
Type of event (conference, gathering, opening, etc.)
Indoor or outdoor setting
Timing and duration requested
Any accessibility considerations
Pricing is not listed, as each welcoming is shaped by context, location, and scope. Once we receive your inquiry, our team will follow up to confirm availability and next steps.
Submit your Inquiry
Cultural Welcomings are offered by inquiry and planned collaboratively.
Use the form below to share your details, and our team will follow up to continue the conversation.
If no dates are visible, we may not have inquiry windows currently scheduled. We welcome inquiries for future dates, and gift cards remain available.
Before Your Welcoming
Cultural Welcomings are shared moments of respect and intention. Preparation helps ensure the experience is carried with care for all involved.
What to Bring / Prepare
Comfortable clothing suited to the setting and weather
An open and respectful presence for the space being entered
If the welcoming is part of a larger event, we recommend ensuring sound, staging, and timing details are confirmed in advance
Weather & Environment
Welcomings offered outdoors proceed rain or shine, unless conditions impact safety
For indoor or stage-based events, environmental details will be confirmed during planning
Guest & Event Protocol
Welcomings begin at the agreed-upon time and are structured to support the flow of your event
Large gatherings, conferences, or public events may require additional coordination
Photography, filming, or recording should be discussed in advance
Planning & Coordination
Cultural Welcomings are offered by inquiry only
Requests are reviewed to ensure alignment with location, protocol, and Cultural Land Ambassador availability
Accessibility needs, group size, and event context should be shared early so we can best support your gathering
We appreciate early communication to ensure the welcoming is carried in a good way.
