Each week, we gather various news related to health and social services, as well as to First Nations. Below you will find some information and publications that may interest you.
The Cantine à domicile
La Cantine à domicile helps address food issues at home for everyone across the province. This service makes frozen meals available at affordable prices from member organizations of La Cantine pour tous. Find out more (French only)
Be part of the Fitspirit Team
FitSpirit is an extracurricular activity for secondary schools, specially designed for girls aged 12-17. Encourage schools of your community to register today! They will benefit from all the support needed to create an engaging and innovative physical activity program designed to meet the girls’ needs. Why should schools sign up? Because 9 out of 10 teenage girls aren’t active enough to reap all the benefits on their mental and physical health. Find more information by watching this video or referring to the attached document!
Call for nominations – LGBTQ+ Action Award
The LGBTQ+ Action Award aims to highlight the exceptional contribution of individuals and organizations who help make Quebec a welcoming society that respects the rights of LGBTQ+ people, notably by reducing the inequalities they may experience and improving their well-being.
Submit your application
Call for nominations – Together against bullying)
The Ministère de la Famille is launching a call for nominations for the 7th edition of the Ensemble contre l’intimidation (Together against bullying) award, to pay tribute to an individual, an organization or a school or educational environment that has distinguished itself through concrete action in the fight against bullying and cyberbullying.
Nomination deadline: April 15, 2024
Great summit and Quebec’s Native Women’s 50th anniversary
The Grand FAQ Summit – 50 years of defending the rights of Indigenous women: Looking to the future, will take place from May 13 to May 16.
Registration
DEVIENS Internship – New Paths Foundation
Internships in journalism, production and technology will be offered in Montreal on March 19, 20 and 21, 2024 for First Nations youth between the ages of 14 and 35! Registration
New program at the University of Ottawa
Cyndy Wylde from the University of Ottawa presents a microprogram related to C-92.Watch the video
Call for applications for the International Summer School on Land, Food, Health and Well-being
Sentinel North is offering a unique experiential training that focuses on ecosystemic approaches to health in a transdisciplinary context, combining Indigenous, scientific and professional knowledge. The International Summer School on land, food, health and well-being is intended for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from all disciplines and for Indigenous students with a keen interest in these subjects and with post-secondary education. It will take place in Uashat mak Mani-utenam (Côte-Nord) and Mushuau-nipi (Nitassinan/Nunavik) from August 12 to 20, 2024.
Newsletter of the First Nations and Inuit Relations Secretariat
Consult the newsletter
Conference: human resources and training in health and social services
The non-profit organization Le Point en santé et services sociaux is pleased to present the program for the 6th edition of the Human Resources and Training in Health and Social Services symposium, which this year focuses on the theme De la relève au cheminement de carrière, repenser le continuum: stage, organisation du travail, emploi. Discover all the workshops to be presented on Thursday, April 25, at the Centre des congrès de Lévis.
Institut national de santé publique du Québec – New publication
Consult the new publication on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of Aboriginal women in Canada.
Call for applications – Alphonsine Lafond – Tom Molloy Memorial Scholarship
In the spirit of Alphonsine Lafond and Tom Molloy’s legacy as leaders and advocates for Aboriginal equity and governance, the Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation will offer a two-year fellowship valued at $20,000 to support a researcher or practitioner working on issues related to Aboriginal governance and leadership.
Youth Recognition Awards and Call for Young Indigenous Leaders in Sustainable Development
Once again this year, the Secrétariat à la jeunesse’s Youth Recognition Awards will give special recognition to a young indigenous person who stands out in his or her community, or who contributes to making his or her community, identity and culture shine through his or her commitment and achievements. A special award will also be presented to a caregiver who contributes to the well-being of Quebec’s Indigenous youth through his or her commitment, benevolence and achievements. Nominations are accepted until March 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The call for young Indigenous leaders in sustainable development 2024-2025 will be open until February 23, 2024 at 11:45 p.m.
New services from Diabetes Québec
Discover the new services
Fraud Prevention Month: Sniff out the scam!
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Quebec. On this subject, did you know that Quebec ranks first in Canada in terms of the number of identity frauds? Since fraudulent schemes are constantly evolving, we invite you to make your populations aware of this scourge to which, unfortunately, First Nations are not immune, especially our elders. Below is information to help you. Here’s some information to help you.