Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association

09/04/2026

💬 Survey: Regional Diagnostic on Tourism Workforce Skills Development

Are you the owner or manager of a tourism business in Eeyou Istchee? We want to hear from you!

By completing this short survey, you'll help paint an accurate picture of the skills, training, and workforce needs specific to our region. The findings will guide recommendations and actions to support the development of northern tourism in the coming years.

As a thank-you, participating businesses will be entered into a draw to win one of three $250 Visa gift cards.

Take the survey today! 👉🏽 https://qualtricsxm2tfs9ztj8.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebt2ycoKIpr7Inc

09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our surveys and consultations on the Billy Diamond Highway project!

Now is your chance to vote on the revised concept themes, created from your feedback and ideas.

Your input will help guide the final design development and shape the visual identity of the route.

🗳️ Vote now and let us know which concept speaks to you! - https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZY9JYK7

09/02/2026

Office Closure Notice 🗓️ | Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labour Day. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, September 8.

08/27/2026

A great example of Waskaganish Culture and Tourism Department's innovative and culture-focused approach to tourism!

We loved supporting this project. Be sure to give it a try when you are in the community! :)

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Waskaganish Eeyou Nation / Waskaganish Culture and Tourism Department for being named as a FINALIST in this year's 2026 Tourism Excellence Awards! 🏆🌟

COTA has had the privilege of working closely with the Waskaganish Culture & Tourism Department on many projects (including the application for this award!). We are always so inspired by their ingenuity, creativity, and dedication to making their community a world-class sustainable tourism destination.

We are absolutely thrilled to see them receive this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations to the Waskaganish team!

08/14/2026

📣 Call for Applications: Incubateur-Accélérateur Nordique 📣

This unique incubator program is designed specifically to help you build your tourism offer with expert advice, training, support, and networking.

✅ Who can apply? Businesses, organizations, and communities (start-ups or established operations).

📝 How to apply? Contact Philippe Bilodeau at [email protected] to request your application.

⏰ The deadline to apply is September 25, 2026.

🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.creetourism.ca/2026/08/12/northern-incubator-accelerator-apply-by-september-25-2026/

08/07/2026

Organizational Update 📝| Effective August 10, 2026, our current Director of Development, Rob Imrie, will be leaving his position with EIT/COTA and moving on to his next endeavour. We extend our sincere appreciation to Rob for his hard work and dedication during his time with our organization, including his role in building a strong tourism development team.

The team remains committed to supporting our members moving forward, and we will continue to provide trusted support with funding applications, sustainability initiatives, accreditations, and any other development-related needs our members may have. Inquiries and requests regarding development support may now be directed to our Executive Director, Robin McGinley, at [email protected].

Please join us in thanking Rob for the valuable contributions he has made to our organization. We wish him all the best in this next chapter, and look forward to building on the meaningful work he has done as we continue to implement a shared vision for a world-class, sustainable Cree tourism industry together with our members, partners, and communities.

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EIT and COTA would like to announce an organizational update regarding our Tourism Development team.

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

Office Closure Notice 🗓️ | Our offices will be closed on Monday, August 3 for the Civic Holiday. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, August 4.

07/24/2026

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