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    Trois individus devant le chantier d'un futur milieu de vie de la Société immobilière du RCAAQ.
    • News
    • Press release
    • SIRCAAQ
    • Housing and infrastructure

    On December 15, 2025

    Launch of construction for 30 social and affordable housing units for the Indigenous population in Québec

    The gouvernement du Québec, the Ville de Québec and the Société immobilière du Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (SIRCAAQ) highlight the start of construction on a housing project for the Indigenous population in Québec.

    Caravane éducative Maskosiwin du Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière décorée d’illustrations culturelles avec ours et motifs floraux
    • News
    • Press release
    • Youth
    • Educational success

    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.

    • News
    • Annual report
    • Governance

    On September 25, 2025

    Our path, our voices: Affirming our governance and expertise

    2024-2025 Annual Report.

    Tresse de foin d’odeur utilisée dans les pratiques culturelles autochtones au sein des Centres d’amitié autochtones.
    • News
    • Position paper
    • Health and wellness
    • Homelessness
    • Social inclusion

    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.

    Préface du mémoire pour les consultations prébudgétaires en prévision du prochain budget fédéral.
    • News
    • Position paper
    • Health and wellness
    • Governance
    • Housing and infrastructure

    On August 5, 2025

    Social investment, economic prosperity: the essential role of Native Friendship Centres

    Position paper tabled with the Department of Finance Canada as part of the pre-budget consultations.

    • News
    • Press release
    • Friendship Centres
    • Identity and culture

    On June 19, 2025

    On June 21, Let’s Celebrate the Richness and Resilience of the First Peoples

    On June 21, the Native Friendship Centres of Quebec invite the public to celebrate the cultural richness and resilience of First Peoples, while highlighting the realities faced by Indigenous people living in urban areas. Festive and inclusive activities are organized across Quebec to foster dialogue and reconciliation.

    Interaction entre une personne et un professionnel de la santé dans une clinique en santé autochtone au sein d’un Centre d’amitié.
    • News
    • Press release
    • Health and wellness
    • Justice and rights
    • Identity and culture

    On May 29, 2025

    Time to act on Indigenous health inequities: ending discrimination based on place of residence

    The Native Friendship Centres call on the federal government to end location-based discrimination in healthcare by recognizing the specific needs of urban Indigenous populations and ensuring equitable funding. They urge immediate action to address persistent inequities in access to care.

    • News
    • Press release
    • Friendship Centres
    • Justice and rights

    On May 22, 2025

    The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre reaffirms its commitment to Indigenous women

    Ten years after the revelations from the Enquête report, the Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre reminds us that the pursuit of justice for Indigenous women remains unfinished.

    Remise de clés pour un milieu de vie autochtone en milieu urbain, symbole d’accès au logement, d’autonomie et d'engagement communautaire
    • News
    • Position paper
    • Housing and infrastructure

    On April 8, 2025

    Toward an inclusive and culturally relevant housing offer for Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQIA+ people in urban settings

    Position paper on inclusive and culturally relevant housing for Indigenous women as well as two-spirit and LGBTQIA+ people in urban areas.

    Trois personnes posant devant un mur décoré de motifs floraux violets lors de l’inauguration du Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière, dans le cadre d’une campagne de financement
    • News
    • Press release
    • Friendship Centres

    On March 27, 2025

    The Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière launches its major fundraising campaign

    The Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière announces the launch of its major fundraising campaign to build a new multi-service centre.

    Miniatures de canots autochtones en écorce décorés de perles, plumes et fils colorés, illustrant l’artisanat traditionnel et la culture autochtone.
    • News
    • Position paper
    • Justice and rights

    On March 15, 2025

    A bill to be improved in light of the contributions of First Nations and Inuit to Quebec society

    Position paper tabled with the Quebec Committee on Citizen Relations regarding Bill 84, Act Respecting Integration into the Québec Nation.

    Mains d’un Aîné autochtone réalisant un travail de perlage traditionnel sur une pièce de cuir, illustrant la transmission culturelle et le savoir-faire artisanal.
    • News
    • Position paper
    • Elders
    • Health and wellness

    On March 4, 2025

    Indigenous caregiving: acting together

    Position paper tabled with the Quebec Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux as part of its new policy on in-home care and support services.