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...
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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...
Funding Opportunities: Support for Development of the Tourism Offer & Consulting Services Support Program from Indigenous Tourism Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Quebec is currently accepting applications for two funding programs: Support for the Development of the Tourism Offer and the Consulting Services Support Program. These programs are available to majority-owned Indigenous Tourism enterprises,...
Press Release: Notice of Appointment – Visitor Services and Marketing Project Manager
July 22, 2025, Chibougamau, Quebec -- Eeyou Istchee Tourism and Tourisme Baie-James are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Alison Caron-Lachance as Project Manager – Visitor Services and Marketing. In her position since July 14, 2025, Ms. Caron-Lachance will...
[SUBMISSIONS CLOSED] 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,...
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...
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,...
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...
COTA Remembers Captain James Edward Georgekish
The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association and Eeyou Istchee Tourism mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Captain James Edward Georgekish, who many knew as "Cap." With his ever-present smile and quiet strength, Captain James was a steadfast and skillful...
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