Miscellaneous News

Each week, we compile news on health, wellness, social services and First Nations, which is organized by category of our service offer. As a result, people in charge of the service offer can disseminate information specific to their field, or any other news relevant to First Nations.

Scholarships, awards and grants

Hippocrate Award
The Hippocrate Award is back! The deadline for submitting applications is September 3, 2026.

Apply here.
Learn more. (French only)

OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Indigenous Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity to strengthen knowledge of the international human rights system through four weeks of training in Geneva.

Application deadline : September 6, 2026.
Apply here.

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Children and family

First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
If you are between 16 and 19 years old and you were removed from your home between 1991 and 2022 while living on reserve or in the Yukon, you may be eligible for compensation.

Learn more.

Federal Court of Canada Certifies Class Action
The Federal Court of Canada has certified a class action for individuals who attended First Nations managed schools. To find out if you are eligible, click here.

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Access to services

La Cantine dans les écoles
La Cantine dans les écoles program, an initiative of La Cantine pour tous, enables students to receive healthy and affordable lunches. Meals are prepared by a local catering partner that is part of the La Cantine pour tous collective.

Learn more.
Kitcisakik initiative.

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Health and wellness

NCCIH newsletter: Summer 2026
The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health is now available!

Read the newsletter.

Canadian Red Cross Mask Distribution Program
To support at-risk communities, the Canadian Red Cross provides free N95 respirators and medical masks to organizations operating in areas affected by wildfire smoke, respiratory viruses, or other public health concerns.

Learn more.

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Psychosocial Support

Grand Forum on Suicide Prevention
This event will take place from November 2 to 4, 2026! The forum will explore three key themes: youth, artificial intelligence, and suicide prevention in Quebec.

Read the program.

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Income security and social inclusion

Study: The Impact of French Language Training on Access to the Labor Market and Job Retention Among Underrepresented Groups
This study aims to better understand the labor market experiences of people for whom French is not their first language, particularly First Nations and Inuit.

Participate in the study.

Media Kit.

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Research and Information resources

Report from the UMR INRS-UQAT
The Future of Research with Indigenous Peoples: Co-constructing a Common Vision at the INRS-UQAT Joint Research Unit in Indigenous Studies

Read the report.

The FNIGC is searching for a First Nations artist
FNIGC is looking for a First Nations artist to help create original artwork for an upcoming publication and community-focused Knowledge Translation project titled “A Story of First Nations Mental Wellness: Understanding Wholistic Balance Through First Nations Teachings and World Views”.

Apply here.

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Governance and community mobilization

Public Administration and Indigenous Governance program
The Program delivers three levels of learning informed by Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy. It equips emerging Indigenous leaders with the critical and creative thinking skills needed to address community governance challenges and to develop practical strategies, tools, and frameworks for positive change.

Learn more.

Apply here.

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