Each week, we bring together various news related to the field of health and social services, as well as to First Nations. You will find some information and publications that may be of interest to you.
Federal funding – Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF)
On July 14, the Government of Canada annonced that it was now accepting applications for new projects through the Small Projects Stream of the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF). A minimum of ten percent of the program will be allocated to Indigenous-led projects.
For more information and application :
Forced Sterilization – Part II of the report
For your information, the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights published the second part of its report on forced sterilizations in Canada. This includes 13 recommendations you will find from pages 41 to 43.
To read the report : https://files.cssspnql.com/s/KaRPJMy5JELrFTO
National Gathering for Indigenous Education
Organized by Indsprire, the National Gathering is a place where educators and partners can share their voices and work together to improve the educational outcomes of Indigenous students. The conference will be held from November 23 to 25, 2022.
To register : https://indspire.ca/events/national-gathering/
Indigenous tourism – New study from Léger Marketing
In collaboration with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Léger Marketing publish a new study that indicates that Quebecers not only want to better understand the Indigenous cultures in Quebec, but are also keen on meeting Indigenous peoples. Indeed, 90% of respondents indicate a favorable opinion of Indigenous communities, as well as an interest in taking part in an Indigenous activity.
To read the main features od the sutdy : https://indigenousquebec.com/corporate-space/statistics-and-links
New hockey scholarship program for First Nations (frenchspeakers only)
The CDFM associated with the ex-hockey player Joé Juneau to offer a new hockey scholarship program launching on September, 2022. The students must have 16+ years old and must have not finished high school.
For information, please communicate with Josée Dion at 418-842-1026 #4309
Drowning prevention – Toolbox
As water sports are growing in popularity (paddleboarding, canoeing, open water swimming, etc.), promoting water safety becomes even more important. To promote safe water behaviour and help prevent drowning, the Lifesaving Society proposes a variety of games and tools on it’s website: https://societedesauvetage.org/snpn/boite-a-outils/.
For any questions or to get more information, please email Mélissa Ahier at mahier@cssspnql.com
Call for photos – Let’s smile!
L’INSPQ is looking for young families photos to publish in the next feature of From Tiny Tot to Toddler that provides information on pregnancy, childbirth, and the first two years of a child’s life. All information right here: https://www.inspq.qc.ca/en/tiny-tot/call-for-photos