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On February 21, 2025
Forum for academic success among First Peoples: Participants make formal commitments
The Centre d’amitié autochtone de Trois-Rivières held the Forum Kiskinorowewin focused on academic success among First Peoples on February 20 and 21.
On February 4, 2025
Investments are needed to implement innovative solutions aimed at closing the gap in community infrastructure within the Quebec Native Friendship Centre Movement
Position paper tabled during pre-budget consultations.
On January 23, 2025
A model of Indigenous self-governance
2023-2024 Annual Report.
On December 15, 2024
Raising awareness, taking action, and providing support: a necessary framework to combat bullying and cyberbullying among Indigenous youth in urban settings
Position paper tabled with the Quebec Ministère de la Famille as part of its concerted action plan to prevent and counter bullying and cyberbullying.
On December 5, 2024
Bill 32: The RCAAQ Applauds This First Important Step
Bill 32 marks a historic step toward more equitable and culturally safe healthcare services for Indigenous populations.
On September 27, 2024
Rooted in First Peoples Culture and Values, the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Manicouagan Officially Inaugurated
The Centre d’amitié autochtone de Manicouagan is becoming a key hub for services and gatherings for Indigenous people in Baie-Comeau.
On June 19, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Friendship Centres in Action
On the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Native Friendship Centres in Quebec will celebrate and recognize the history and presence of First Peoples in cities across Quebec.
On June 13, 2024
Mikinakw: the First Indigenous Mobile Clinic to open in the Lanaudière Region
The Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière announced a unique initiative in Quebec today with the inauguration of the first mobile clinic by and for Indigenous people.
On April 12, 2024
Montreal's first culturally safe family health clinic for Natives opens
Native Montreal today officially opened the first culturally secure family healthcare clinic in the metropolis region.
On March 21, 2024
Indigenous Health Clinics: A Model for True Progress
Over one hundred experts and professionals from the Native Friendship Centres and the public health network gathered at the Indigenous Health Governance Forum on March 20 and 21 in Québec City.
On February 12, 2024
Paper submitted as part of the special consultations on Bill 37
Position paper tabled with the Commission de la santé et des services sociaux during the special consultations and public hearings for Bill 37, An Act Respecting the Commissioner for Children’s Well-Being and Rights.
On February 5, 2024
Inauguration of Trois-Rivières’ Community Living Environment for Indigenous Students
The SIRCAAQ inaugurates the second community living environment dedicated to Indigenous students, as well as the new premises of the Centre d'amitié autochtone de Trois-Rivières, two spaces designed by and for Indigenous people.