Province of Quebec

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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64%

of Indigenous people live in cities in Quebec
(Gagnon et coll., 2023)

81%

of Indigenous people report being proud to be Indigenous

77%

of Indigenous people take part in cultural or traditional activities

Areas of Focus

Culture and identity

42%

of Indigenous people in Quebec speak an Indigenous language

Governance

71%

of governance positions in the Movement are held by women

Housing, having a place to call home

13%

of Indigenous people do not have a permanent home

Health and wellness

46%

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