COTA & EIT Press Relases
Below are the digital versions of our latest press releases.
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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...
Press Release: Minister Amélie Dionne Announces $1.5 Million in Support for Tourism Projects in the Eeyou Istchee Region
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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...
Press Release: COTA Becomes First Indigenous DMO in North America to Earn Sustainable Tourism Certification from GreenStep
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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...
Press Release: Second Annual Cree Knowledge Festival Invites Everyone to Experience and Celebrate Cree Culture This December 6 and 7
Cree Nation of Oujé-Bougoumou, Québec, November 15, 2024 -- Following the incredible success of...
Building Bridges Through Tourism: COTA & EIT Conference Ignites Important Dialogue on Tourism and Reconciliation in Eeyou Istchee
Cree Nation of Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec – A meaningful gathering of Cree tourism operators, leaders,...
Press Release: Notice of Appointment – Marketing Project Manager
June 13, 2024, Chibougamau - Tourisme Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Tourism are pleased to welcome...
Launch of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Summer Tourist Campaign under a New Slogan: Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Truly Surreal / Réellement Surréel
We are delighted to announce the official launch of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James summer tourism...
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...
COTA, Wiinipaakw Confirm Creetopia Site Destroyed by Forest Fires
Waskaganish, Québec, July 11, 2023 – The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) and...
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...