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...
Let’s Talk Tourism: Community Consultations Launch for the 2025-2030 Regional Tourism Strategy
Let's talk tourism! After meeting with Whapmagoostui community members following our AGM in November, we have organized community consultations in Mistissini, Waswanipi, and Oujé-Bougoumou this month. We invite you to gather with us, enjoy a...
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...
EPRTNT 2022-2025: Funding Program in Tourism
What is the EPRTNT 2022-2025? The Entente de partenariat régional et de tranformations numérique en tourisme 2022-2025 (EPRTNT 2022-2025) is a tourism funding program from Eeyou Istchee Tourism and Tourisme Québec. It is the same program then the former RTPA, but...
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...