{"id":2368,"date":"2025-08-04T16:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rcaaq.ca\/?page_id=2368"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:43:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:43:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rcaaq.ca\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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The Quebec Native Friendship Centre Movement\u202f<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Movement is made up of the RCAAQ, the Native Friendship Centres and the SIRCAAQ<\/a>, our real estate corporation. It is the largest service infrastructure <\/strong>for\u00a0First Nations and Inuit in urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Our mission<\/h3>\n

To defend the collective rights and interests of First Nations and Inuit in urban areas and to support our members.<\/p>\n

Our vision<\/h3>\n

To expand our role as a driving force for change to make a powerful impact on the delivery of culturally relevant services and the self-determination of Indigenous Peoples in urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Our values<\/h3>\n

Kindness<\/h5>\n

Empowering individuals, honouring our history, cultures and uniqueness, taking action with humility and putting the collective good first.<\/p>\n

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Cooperation<\/h5>\n

Leveraging mutual support and knowledge sharing, valuing cultural differences and creating spaces for cooperation to achieve common goals.<\/p>\n

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Involvement<\/h5>\n

Unifying our efforts and knowledge sharing to fulfill our mission, affirming collective strength and inspiring leadership while solidifying our cultural and organizational identity.<\/p>\n

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Innovation<\/h5>\n

Crafting solutions that meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples and that are grounded in cultural awareness. Our projects<\/a> and approaches are designed to be transformative.<\/p>\n

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Integrity<\/h5>\n

Acting ethically and remaining true to our values, adopting a fair and diligent approach to fulfilling our mission and aligning vision and initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Respect<\/h5>\n

Assessing the impact of our actions on others, honouring our traditions and working for future generations. Respect is shown by our words and actions, through good manners and harmonious relations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Rooted in tradition<\/h4>\n

Our logo is an emblem of history, values and vision. Created in the early 1980s by Christine Sioui Wawanoloath, it was inspired by a work of birch bark art and reflects our respect for tradition.<\/p>\n

A symbol of renewal and dialogue<\/h4>\n

The sunrise evokes a new beginning, illustrating the RCAAQ\u2019s first steps. Held by two human figures, the peace pipe and the gift represent an offering to the universe and an exchange between nations. This is a powerful reminder of the importance of the dialogue and solidarity that continue to guide our work today.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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Our vision for the future<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Guided by our mission and values, we have defined concrete strategies and actions to address urban Indigenous priorities. Our 2023\u20132027 plan sets the course for the coming years.\r\n
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Looking back at the past year\u202f<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

This annual report highlights our achievements, our progress and the impact of our actions over the past year. Through concrete initiatives and strong partnerships, we pursue our commitment to the deployment of culturally relevant services and to the self-determination of urban Indigenous populations.\u202f\r\n
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