Rooted in urban Indigenous realities
We recognize the rights of First Nations and Inuit in cities. We support their initiatives and amplify their voices.
Specific support for the urban Indigenous presence
Today, a majority of Indigenous people live in urban areas. That’s why the Quebec Native Friendship Centre Movement provides contextually adapted services rooted in the cultural and social realities of the First Peoples.
We promote cultures, encourage dialogue between peoples and help shape public policy to reflect urban Indigenous lived experience.
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On October 27, 2025
The Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière unveils Maskosiwin, its new educational caravan
Designed to meet youth on their own turf, Maskosiwin offers a safe space for language stimulation, speech therapy, neuropsychological assessments, artistic and musical activities, nature classes, snacks, parties and other basic services. It is a powerful tool for strengthening ties with young people, promoting their wellness and supporting their holistic development.
On September 25, 2025
Our path, our voices: Affirming our governance and expertise
2024-2025 Annual Report.
On September 9, 2025
Repairing connections, securing paths: building a community-based response to the sexual exploitation of Indigenous people in urban settings
Position paper tabled with the Quebec Ministère de la Sécurité publique and its partners on sexual exploitation.
The Observatory of Urban Indigenous Realities
Our Observatory focuses on urban Indigeneity. Its mission is to gather, understand and share knowledge related to urban Indigenous issues, focusing its actions on using First Nations and Inuit knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society as a whole.
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
This agreement is intended to compensate those harmed by discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services program and those impacted by the federal government’s narrow interpretation of Jordan’s Principle.
