Cree Tourism News and Updates from COTA/EIT

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 throughout the years. For any queries...

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 safety yesterday. The fire that...

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 Tourism Association (COTA)....

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 in the first ever virtual Cree...

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 oversees tourism activities on the...