Cree Tourism News and Updates from COTA/EIT

Essay Contest: Win a Trip to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton!
Do you want to attend the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton this coming February? Our essay contest is your chance to WIN a trip for two to this incredible event! The prize includes two tickets to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference, round-trip airfare to...

Press Release: Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) Becomes First Indigenous Destination Management Organization in North America to Earn Sustainable Tourism Certification from GreenStep
Télécharger le communiqué de presseversion française Download press releaseEnglish version Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec – The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) has achieved a significant milestone, receiving a Silver Sustainable Tourism Certification from GreenStep Sustainable...

COTA Newsletter: Winter/Spring 2025
COTA's latest newsletter is out! In this issue, you'll read about: Highlights from the 2025 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) A look back at the Cree Knowledge Festival Marketing wins from Eeyou Istchee Tourism ...plus work anniversaries, industry updates, and a sneak peek at our...

Launch of the Official 2025-2026 Tourist Guide for Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
Tourisme Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Tourism are proud to announce the release of the 2025-2026 edition of our Official Tourist Guide. A true showcase of the region and its tourism businesses, over 30,000 copies of this guide are distributed across Quebec, Ontario, the northeastern United States,...

Cree Tourism Shines at the 2025 International Indigenous Tourism Conference
Photo credit: Indigenous Tourism Quebec Photo credit: Indigenous Tourism Quebec On February 25-27, 2025, our staff joined an incredible group of Eeyou Istchee delegates at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference. Organized by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), IITC is the...