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.
Scholarships, awards and grants
Outreach for the National Killam Program The National Killam Program reaches out to encourage researchers from Québec to put forth nominations to Killam Prizes, Dorothy Killam Fellowships and the new Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships. If you have any questions regarding the administration of the National Killam Program, please contact the National Killam Program Office at KillamProgram-ProgrammeKillam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
New funding opportunities from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) New funding opportunities are available for the following programs:
Find out about other funding opportunities offered by EDSC
Canada Volunteer Awards – 2024 Nominations It’s time to nominate an outstanding individual, non-profit organization, social enterprise or socially responsible business that has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of others through volunteerism. Help them get the recognition they deserve. The nomination period is officially open and will run until June 12, 2024.
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Access to services
Indigenous Liaison Program Newsletter Read the newsletter here
Caring Society’s positions on ending the discrimination Read the Caring Society’s positions on the long-term reform of the FNCFS program and Jordan’s Principle.
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Culture
Native dinner-conferences The Odeimen project was developed by Minwashin, Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Its aim was to create a space for Anicinabe art at the CISSS de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Eight works of art were created and installed in various establishments in the region. Created by Anicinabek artists, these works serve as landmarks and important symbols of their culture. They are also a sign of recognition and welcome for the members of this Nation. The dinner takes place on April 25, from 12 noon to 1 pm. Registration form.
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Health and Wellness
Top 100 most influential people in Quebec Congratulations to Chief Ghislain Picard and Dr. Stanley Vollant for their inclusion in Quebec’s 100 most influential people. We salute your involvement and achievements for the well-being of First Nations communities. Read the article.
VOLLEYFEST 2024 The first edition of the VOLLEYFEST 2024 for young people from indigenous communities. This event will take place from July 4th to 7th, 2024, at the PEPS of Laval University in Quebec City. Designed for young people aged between 13 and 15 years old, and with only 80 spots available, this volleyball celebration will bring together young volleyball enthusiasts. At this stage of the project, we first wish to gauge the interest of young players, as well as that of coaches and referees who will accompany them as chaperones**. Registration.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following email address: CDIV_Liaison_Autochtone@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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Research and Information resources
Indigenous Health Reseach Monitoring-April 2024 Read the new bulletin of the scientific research here
RéQEF’s annual colloquium ” Renewal of feminist health research: issues and new practices’’ RéQEF is delighted to invite you to its annual colloquium entitled “Renouvellement de la recherche féministe en santé : enjeux et nouvelles pratiques”, to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Concordia University’s Conference Centre on the 9th floor of the John Molson Pavilion (1600 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3H 1J5). ➤ To view the program, click here Registration required (free event) | Limited seating
Webinar on research in Indigenous context Practical exemples of research in Indigenous context: Université de Sherbrooke, Université du Québec en Outaouais et Regroupement Mamit Innuat. Registration.