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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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