The Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement for Tourism/ (EPRTNT 2025-2027) is a funding program from Eeyou Istchee Tourism (EIT), the Ministère du Tourisme (MTO), and Société de développement de la Baie-James (SDBJ). This is the same program then...
2025 Essay Contest Winner: Catherine Quinn
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 COTA essay contest! We received many wonderful submissions and were truly impressed at the energy, enthusiasm, and passion demonstrated by applicants. We are pleased to share the winning essay, written by Catherine...
Call for Proposals: Financial Assistance Program for Sports, Recreational, and Outdoor Infrastructure
The gouvernement du Québec has announced a second call for proposals for the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational, Sports and Outdoor Infrastructure (Programme d'aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives, sportives et de plein air - PAFIRSPA). This...
Job Opportunity: Director – Marketing & Visitor Experience for Eeyou Istchee Tourism and Tourisme Baie-James
Chibougamau and Ouje-Bougoumou | Permanent Position Tourisme Baie-James and Tourisme Eeyou Istchee are seeking a strategic, creative, and mobilizing leader to oversee marketing and visitor experience for...
Picking Presents with Purpose: COTA’s Sustainable Gift Guide
There is so much to consider when picking a gift for your team, clients, and organizational partners in Eeyou Istchee: What does the gift say about your organization? Is it thoughtful, beautiful, and useful? Can you put your logo on it in a tasteful way? Will the...
Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association and Eeyou Istchee Tourism Welcome New Board of Directors at 2025 Annual General Meeting
The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) and Eeyou Istchee Tourism (EIT) are pleased to announce the results of our Board of Directors elections, held last week during our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Wemindji. We extend a warm welcome to COTA and EIT’s...
Press Release: Minister Amélie Dionne Announces $1.5 Million in Support for Tourism Projects in the Eeyou Istchee Region
Download the press releaseEnglish version Lire le communiqué de presseversion française Québec, September 15, 2025 – Amélie Dionne, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region (including Les Basques) and the...
COTA Newsletter: Summer 2025
COTA's latest newsletter is out! In this issue, you'll read about: Upcoming Events & Opportunities: AGM & Tourism Conference (agenda available now!) Essay contest & Student Bursary Program Funding Opportunities from Indigenous Tourism Quebec Destination...
Press Release: COTA Becomes First Indigenous DMO 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...
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...
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