Each week, we gather various news related to health and social services, as well as to First Nations. Below you will find some information and publications that may interest you.
Call for nominations for the Égalité Thérèse Casgrain award
The Égalité Thérèse-Casgrain award recognizes concrete actions in favor of equality in Quebec, and rewards individuals and organizations in three categories: Tribute, Women’s Group and Ally. You have until December 20, 2023 to submit a nomination.
For full details of the award or to submit a nomination, visit Quebec.ca/prixegalite
Jouez Gagnant ! program
The Jouez gagnant! program enables high level athletes to meet with young students all over Quebec during free conferences in schools, sports organizations and sports and community organizations. Learn more
Writing competition: My pen against racism and racial profiling
This contest aims to encourage artistic expression among young people, raise awareness of the fight against racism and racial profiling, and promote cultural diversity. Lakay is proud to collaborate with schools in the Lanaudière region on this event. For more information on the competition, please visit www.lakay.quebec
Invitation to participate in the NutriQuébec project
NutriQuébec is the biggest project on diet and health ever conducted in Quebec. It consists of approximately 90-minute questionnaires to be completed once a year. The project will be carried out entirely on Internet in a simple, secure and confidential way, in the desired language (English or French). In return, participants receive a personalized food assessment and are eligible to periodic draws. First Nations are invited to participate in large numbers to have access to unpublished food data in their communities, number of participants permitting. We need your help to promote this information in First Nations communities. If you have any questions, please send an email at info@nutriquebec.com.
Report on the State of Public Health in Canada
Consult the report here
Office of the Correctional Investigator Annual Report
Consult the report here
Practical Guide for Type 1 Diabetes Management in Adults
Consult the guide here
Every voice counts: Anti-racist transformation from the inside out
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) has issued its report on the fight against racism. Read the report here. The CHRC has also developed tools and resources to help employers and service providers on their own journey towards promoting anti-racist organizational change.
Anti-Racism & Organizational Change: A Guide for Employers Discussion Paper on Systemic Racism Discussion Paper on Religious Intolerance
Quebec Intergenerational Week Contest
The Quebec Intergenerational Week Contest initiatives that stand out during the year. Registration for the 2024 edition of the contest runs from November 13, 2023 to February 25, 2024.
LAPORTE First Peoples Scholarship from the Foundation of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Once again this year, Laporte is supporting the next generation of engineers by offering the Laporte First Peoples Scholarship. This $3,000 scholarship is intended for an engineering student from one of Canada’s First Nations. It will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated a passion for engineering, perseverance and determination to build a better world.
New funding opportunities from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) New funding opportunities are available for the following programs:
Learn more about EDSC’s other funding opportunities
Institut national de santé publique du Québec newsletter Consult the newsletter here.