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
Advance notification: NHSP Call for proposals 2025-2026 The Government of Canada has launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2025-2026 call for proposals (CFP) for community-based projects.
The deadline to submit applications: September 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Call for applications: OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2026
The aim of the programme is to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain knowledge about the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights issues in general and indigenous issues in particular.
Award in Genomic Medicine and Indigenous Health
McGill University is inviting applications for a special award of $25,000 to both recognize excellence in Genomic Medicine and Indigenous Health, and to support ongoing research.
Improving access to healthy food
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) supports community-led projects that strengthen food systems and help to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food. Grants are available to help prevent hunger through investments in infrastructure needs. Learn more or apply here.
Nature Destination
This program is intended for communities (school groups, youth centres, community centres, treatment centres, adult education centres, etc.) that wish to organize outdoor excursions to a national or regional park located within 150 km.
Funding covers:
- bus or other vehicle rental,
- gasoline costs,
- participant admission fees.
The goal is to encourage groups of 15 or more people to discover and enjoy outdoor activities, and to make these experiences more accessible to everyone.
Learn more. (French only)
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Children and family
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement: Webinar recording now available
If you missed it live, you can now watch the free webinar recording: “You are not alone: Understanding the supports for completing your Claim.”
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Health and Wellness
Canadian Partnership Againts Cancer
The Québec Regional Liaison is now open! The Québec Regional Liaison is responsible for optimizing the strategic relationships between the Partnership and cancer and health system partners in Québec.
The complaint process at the Collège des médecins du Québec Explanatory videos are now available!
Read the newsletter here. (French only)
Watch the videos.
Future of Sport in Canada Commission
By taking part in the Commission’s survey, you have an opportunity to share your views on improving safe sport in Canada and the Canadian sport system as a whole.
Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) SSDIC supports diverse Indigenous communities across Canada by funding Indigenous nations and organizations who deliver sport and recreation opportunities within communities.
Virtual Arctic Sports Coach Training
The Arctic Sports/Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Coach Training will be available virtually via Zoom and in-person in Juneau, Alaska on Saturday, September 27.
2027 NAHC Bids
We are excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is now open! For any questions or submissions, please reach out to nahc@aboriginalsportcircle.ca.
Bid Book Guide
Bid Manual
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Governance and community mobilization
Evaluate the system and support its transformation
Participate in the consultation on the priorities for Québec’s health and social services system.
The New Pathways Foundation is launching a new cycle for its Decidaction initiative
This initiative dedicated to First Nations youth aims to amplify young people’s voices by allowing them to directly decide which projects should be funded in their community.
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program’s 2026-2027 Call for Proposals
the Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (CCHAP) for First Nations South of 60°N at Indigenous Services Canada we are excited to announce we are launching our Call for Applications for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Discover MyRoad
Discover MyRoad, a platform suported the Canadian Institutes of Health Research dedicated to research training and mentorship in the fields of obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic diseases. The target audience includes graduate students, postdoctoral trainees and early career investigators. New opportunities are available this fall, including cohort-based training, travel awards, and health research exchange competitions.
For more information, contact MyRoad.MaRoute@criucpq.ulaval.ca
Webinar: Dialogue on the Implementation of UNDRIP
This webinar offers you an opportunity to directly share your perspectives on the implementation of UNDRIP.
Indigenous Speakers’ Luncheon
As part of its activities surrounding reconciliation, UQAT is honoured to welcome Dr. Marie Wilson, Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). The next Diner-conférence autochtone, which will take place on Monday, October 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., online via Zoom and in person at the Val-d’Or campus.
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Organizational and Strategic Publications
Indigenous Insights – Summer 2025
The summer edition of the Indigenous Insight is available here.
FNQLSDI Annual Report
The FNQLSDI 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available!
Read the report.
The Digital Territoiry of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
This resource addresses the position on difital and artifical intelligence ethics.