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
Call for proposals for the Youth Action Plan 2025-2030
In preparation for the upcoming Youth Action Plan 2025-2030, the Secrétariat à la jeunesse (SAJ) aims to offer organizations working with young people the opportunity and capacity to act and contribute to achieving the objectives of the Politique de la jeunesse 2030 (2030 Quebec Youth Policy). This Call for Proposals is divided into 2 components: Support for Youth Mission (Component 1) and Support for Youth Project (Component 2). Learn more. Application deadline: January 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Action Awards
The call for entries for the second edition of the LGBTQ+ Action Award is now open! The award aims to highlight the exceptional contribution of individuals and organizations who help make Quebec a welcoming society that respects the rights of LGBTQ+ people, notably by reducing the inequalities they may experience and improving their well-being.
Deadline for entries: January 10, 2025. Submit an application
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
The financial measure, whose mission is to develop the production, processing and marketing of northern biofood products, is back! It is offered as part of the financial agreement between MAPAQ and the Société du Plan Nord, in response to action 2.1.7 of the Plan d’action nordique 2023-2028.
Projects can be submitted continuously until October 31, 2027. Projects cannot be extended beyond March 1, 2028. To find out more, click here. (French only)
Children and family
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Regulations
The Claims Period for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class will be opening soon.
Starting March 10, 2025, Class Members who are part of these two Classes will be able to submit their Claim for compensation. Learn more about the claims process and sign up for updates by visiting the website or calling 1-833-852-0755. Find out more Community resources.
Health and wellness
La marmite éducative
La marmite éducative brings together a wide range of educational tools and professional services on food and nutrition for people who work with youth aged 0 to 17. Find out more.
Local Food Infrastructure Fund
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) supports projects that strengthen community food security and increase the availability and accessibility of local, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food through food production-focused activities for equity-deserving groups, particularly Indigenous communities. Learn more. Application intake period is from January 13, 2025 to February 28, 2025.
Research and information resources
D2R External Indigenous Advisory Council – McGill University
McGill University is seeking a First Nation representative for its external D2R Indigenous Advisory Council. For more information, please see the documents below. Booklet Mandate Interest form
Organizational and Strategic Publications
INFOCOM – December 2024 Read the new issue here.