The Observatory of Urban Indigenous Realities

Gathering. Understanding. Sharing.

Province of Quebec

In Quebec, there are 11 First Nations represented by 55 communities.

In urban areas, realities are diverse and the issues numerous, reflecting an often-overlooked wealth of cultures and specific needs that need to be better understood.

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144 000

Indigenous people in Quebec
(Statistics Canada, 2021 Census)

79.9%

of First Nations members and Inuit report being proud to be Indigenous

72.5%

of Indigenous people take part in cultural or traditional activities

Areas of Focus

Culture and identity

41.1%

of Indigenous people in Quebec speak an Indigenous language

Governance

71%

women in the governance of the Movement

Housing, having a place to call home

12.5%

of Indigenous people do not have a permanent home

Health and wellness

42.4%

of Indigenous people use or practise at least one form of traditional medicine

Source : Overview of Indigenous People and Access to Services in Urban Areas, To come