COTA Board of Directors and Staff
Address:
205 Opemiska Meskino, P.O Box 1167
Oujé-Bougoumou, QC GOW 3C0
Phone: 418.745.2220 Fax: 418.745.2240
Toll free: 1.888.268.COTA (2682)
Email: info@creetourism.ca
The primary role of the COTA Board of Directors is to guide the activities of the association and make decisions that help further the development of the tourism industry in Eeyou Istchee in accordance with the needs and objectives of our members.
The COTA Board is comprised of twelve members who serve a 3-year term. One board member is appointed by the Cree Nation Government, nine are elected by the COTA membership and two are appointed by the elders council. The community of Washaw Sibi is represented with a member who has observer status.
COTA policy stipulates that there must be at least one member from each of the nine Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee. Each member must be a Cree Beneficiary and closely affiliated with his or her community.
Photo credit: Theresa Macleod Loon
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Mr. Anderson Jolly
President – Nemaska Representative
9 Bear Trail
Nemaska, Quebec J0Y 3B0
tel: 819.860.8872
fax: 819.673.2542
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Mr. Edward Bearskin
Vice-President – Chisasibi Representative
Chisasibi, Qc J0M 1W0
tel: 819-855-2878 ext.502
cell: 873-365-0312
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Ms. Irene Otter – Executive Committee
Waswanipi Representative
18 Poplar Street
Waswanipi, Quebec J0Y 3C0
tel: 819-753-2587
fax: 819-753-2550
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Mr. Ron Simard
Ouje-Bougoumou Representative
203 Opemiska Meskino
Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec G0W 3C0
tel: 418.745.3911
cell: 418.770.1242
fax: 418.745.3426
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Mr. Gilbert Baribeau
Mistissini Representative
Mistissini, Quebec J0Y 3C0
tel: 418.923.2333
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Ms. Stacy Bear
Waskaganish Representative
70 Waskaganish Road
Waskaganish, Qc J0M 1R0
tel: 819.895.8650
fax: 819.895.8901
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Mr. Stanley Shashaweskum
Wemindji Representative
Wemindji, Quebec J0M 1L0
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Mr. Elvis Weapenicappo
Eastmain Representative
Eastmain, Qc J0M 1W0
tel: 819-977-0355
fax: 819-977-0356
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Mr. Isaac Masty
Whapmagoostui Representative
P.O. Box 149
Whapmagoostui, Québec J0M 1G0
tel: 819.929.3364
fax: 819.929.3435
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Mr. Alexander Moses
CNG Representative
277 Duke Street
Mistissini, Québec G0W 1C0
tel: 514.861.5837
fax: 514.861.0760
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Elders Johnny & Louise B. Saganash
Elders Committee Representatives
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Mr. Timothy Wapachee
Financial Controller/Corporate Secretary
205, Opemiska Meskino, P.0. Box 1167
Oujé-Bougoumou, Québec G0W 3C0
tel: 418.745.2220 ext: 4229
fax: 418.745.2240
Staff
Robin McGinley, Executive Director Ext. 4222
Timothy Wapachee, Financial Controller/Corporate Secretary Ext. 4229
Julie Simard, Assistant Director Ext. 4225
Angel Mianscum, Digital Animator Ext. 4224
Stephanie Bourgeault, Director, Marketing and Promotion for EIT & TBJ 418.748.8140
Victoria Crowe, Marketing Agent Ext. 4227
Joanik Linteau, Project Manager, Reception and Marketing 418.748.8140
Rob Imrie, Director of Development Ext. 4230
Debbie Petawabano, Special Projects Officer Ext. 4231