COTA Newsletter: Spring 2024
COTA's latest newsletter is out! In this issue, you'll read about: Our experience at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference Upcoming Community Consultations for the Regional Tourism Strategy The Boat Cleaning Stations Funding Program Tourism Marketing Updates...
Cree-Owned Nibiischii Earns National Recognition for Recently Launched Attractions
Mistissini-area destination named as a top-three “business that launched a new experience” at last week’s Indigenous Tourism Awards MISTISSINI, QC, MARCH 5, 2024 – After launching an on-water/on-ice outdoor cinema, astronomical & Northern Lights observatory, and...
COTA Newsletter: Winter 2024
COTA's latest newsletter is out! In this issue, you'll read about: Your obligations under Bill 25 How boil-in-a-bag meals are bringing gourmet Cree food to outfitters The launch of the Northern Action Plan 2023-2028 Funding program announcements ...and more! Click...
COTA Newsletter: Fall 2023
COTA's latest newsletter is out! In this issue, you'll read about: Your obligations under Bill 25 How boil-in-a-bag meals are bringing gourmet Cree food to outfitters The launch of the Northern Action Plan 2023-2028 Funding program announcements ...and more!...
Permanent Closure: Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Travel (EIBJT)
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Travel Agency must permanently close its doors. We want to express our sincere gratitude to all our customers for their trust and loyalty, as well as to our partners for their unwavering support...
COTA, Wiinipaakw Confirm Creetopia Site Destroyed by Forest Fires
Waskaganish, Québec, July 11, 2023 – The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) and Wiinipaakw Tours are deeply saddened to share that the Creetopia base camp was among the sites destroyed by forest fires in Northern Quebec. This news was confirmed by public...
COTA Inspires Future Tourism Leaders with Essay Contest and Conference Trip Giveaway
Oujé-Bougoumou, June 27, 2023 – Cree adults considering a career in tourism now have the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Ottawa this February, thanks to an essay contest organized by the Cree Outfitting and...
First-ever Cree Knowledge Festival in Eeyou Istchee – a Resounding Success
Chisasibi, Québec, March 26, 2023 – On March 26 of this year, CNACA, COTA and the CTA worked together to host the first ever Cree Knowledge Festival broadcast live from the Cree Nation of Chisasibi. “As Chief of the host community, I am honoured to have participated...
Cree-owned Nibiischii Corporation Nationally Recognized for Tourism Excellence
MISTISSINI, QC -- Capping off a remarkable year of innovation and renewal in Eeyou Istchee’s tourism sector, the Nibiischii Corporation has been proudly recognized by two major tourism awards in Quebec and Canada. Nibiischii, an Eeyou/Eenou-managed company that...
Government of Québec to Invest $3,381,781 in Tourism in Eeyou Istchee Supporting the Recovery of Cree Tourism
Oujé-Bougoumou, Québec, June 29, 2022 – On May 6 of this year, as part of the Ministère du Tourisme plan to revive the regional tourism industry in Québec, it was announced that an additional $92 million would be invested in the Québec’s 21 tourism regions. For Eeyou...