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16 Jan 2023
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Nikanewin Bursaries 2023: Supporting First Nations Entrepreneurship
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to continue stimulating entrepreneurship among First Nations members. To this end, the FNQLEDC is launching a third edition of the Nikanewin bursaries, which will be awarded to people with a business project to encourage them and help them move beyond the ideas to actions.
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13 Jan 2023
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
Mistissini: Where we Find Dedicated and Proactive Entrepreneurial People
During my visit to Mistissini last November, I met a dozen entrepreneurs who shared their experiences, their contributions to the community, how they started their entrepreneurial journeys and where the idea of being their own boss came from. The following is a summary of my encounters.
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10 Jan 2023
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
THE FNQLEDC MEETS STUDENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY OF MISTISSINI
Myriam Vallière, Youth Entrepreneurship Advisor, accompanied by Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer from the FNQLEDC, visited the community of Mistissini on November 22nd and 23rd. The mission of this trip was to provide business plan training to students from the Sabtuan Adult Education Services and to meet with Cree entrepreneurs.
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15 Dec 2022
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Team Leader - Communications & Strategic Projects
A SECOND SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL ECONOMIC CIRCLE
From November 14 to 16, 2022, it was the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region’s turn to hold a Regional Economic Circle.
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06 Dec 2022
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
2nd edition of the Social Economy Gathering
On November 8th and 9th, approximately 100 people gathered in Montreal to take part in the second edition of the Social Economy Gathering of Indigenous Peoples (SEGIP).
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14 Nov 2022
Conseil d'administration de la CDEPNQL
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRST NATIONS OF QUEBEC AND LABRADOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (FNQLEDC)
The Annual General Assembly of the FNQLEDC was held face-to-face on September 20th at the Manoir du Lac Delage on the outskirts of Quebec City. FNQLEDC employees had the opportunity to inform participants about the activities that were carried out over the course of the year and present the 2021-2022 annual report. Also, senior management presented the new organizational structure of the FNQLEDC as well as the new strategic directions for 2022-2023.
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07 Nov 2022
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
API Biscuits Dog Cookies
Maryline Launière, an Innu from Mashteuiatsh, has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Inspired by her parents who were themselves once entrepreneurs, she started her own company called API biscuits. “Api” means “sit down” in her Innu native language. She wanted her origins to be transposed into her business. The following is a portrait of this entrepreneur.
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05 Oct 2022
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
X TRAINING WENDAKE: GET INVOLVED IN THE MOVEMENT!
This is how the new business in the community of Wendake draws our attention to its new multifunctional training centre.
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15 Sep 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
CANDO, a New Program for Indigenous People Offered at the KIUNA Institution
Interview with Stéfanie O’Bomsawin, Organization and Pedagogical Development Coordinator and Registrar at Kiuna College The Kiuna Institution is located in the Indigenous community of Odanak. Although all its programs are designed by and for First Nations, they are also open to non-Indigenous people!
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08 Aug 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
MUSIQUENATURE, Combining Two Passions for Event-Based Innovation!
MusiqueNature is a non-profit organization (NPO) that develops, promotes and enhances events that combine nature and musical performances. The following is a portrait of this artistic company that also happens to be one of the recipients of the second edition of the Nikanewin Bursaries, which are awarded by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC).
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03 Aug 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
Adapt to the Digital Age with Omnigo.ca
One of the first omnichannel technology firms in Canada. Specialized in the integration of marketing technologies, multi-platform digital campaigns, website creation and more!
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19 Jul 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Discovery of Social Economy Initiatives in Scotland
Our Social Economy Officer, Ms. Annick Tremblay, traveled to Scotland last April for the Social Enterprise Ecosystem & Community Asset Ownership event. She joined a delegation as a representative of the First Nations Pole for the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC).
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05 Jul 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
La Sublime, a New Business in Odanak
Demand the REAL fresh, low carb and high protein pasta with ZERO guilt!“After searching in vain for a satisfactory alternative to pasta, my wife and I decided to create it ourselves”, said Mr. Panadis. La Sublime pasta is delicious, tender, quick to cook and perfectly compatible with a healthy, low carbohydrate diet. Each serving offers over 28 grams of protein and only 3.2 grams of NET carbs!
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22 Jun 2022
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
A First and Successful Regional Economic Circle!
The Innu community of Mashteuiatsh hosted a First Nations Regional Economic Circle on June 15 and 16, 2022. This was the very first event stemming from the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which was held last November in Montreal.
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07 Jun 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Social Economy Gathering Event 1st Edition: the Social Economy Movement Comes Together and Prepares for the Future of Quebec
Under the theme of social innovation for regional development, a two-day meeting was held on May 25 and 26 at the Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City. This meeting was also presented in virtual mode.
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10 May 2022
Photo de Shania Gasse Gros-Louis propriétaire d'une garderie en milieu familial
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
New Home Childcare service “Les P’tits Rêveurs” in Uashat
Shania Gass is a 25-year-old Wendat entrepreneur who is the mother of two children and married to a man from the community of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. This wonderful Indigenous family has lived in the Sept-Îles region in the community of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam for just over four years.
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03 May 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
A New Product, a New Brand Image and a New Website for the MOS Company!
Spring allows companies looking to advance their entrepreneurial ideas to bloom! Here is an entrepreneur of Atikamekw descent who has developed an innovative business in the sports and outdoor activities sector.
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13 Apr 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
Are you Familiar with ABÉNA CAKE?
Megane Veillette, a 20-year-old Abenaki young woman with her secondary 4 in her pocket, started baking pastries in her home in Wôlinak in the fall of 2021. She is the only one operating in this niche market in her community. Demand is high and her business is becoming increasingly popular.
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06 Apr 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
Two Young Abenaki Graphic Designers Go Into Business
Niaka Agence créative autochtone (Niaka Indigenous graphic design agency) opened its doors on February 2, 2022. This company was born from the shared passion for graphic design of two young women entrepreneurs who decided to go for it and believe in their entrepreneurial project!
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09 Mar 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
BOURSES NIKANEWIN : Helping to Make Your Entrepreneurial Projects a Reality
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to support the Nikanewin Bursaries initiative. This bursary is offered specifically to members of the First Nations in Quebec who have a business project in mind and are looking to take action.
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02 Mar 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Matsheshu Créations: A Young Business to Discover
Here is an entrepreneurial story that leads us to believe that when we have creativity and ambition, the path of destiny is paved with possibilities and opportunities that can help us bring our projects to life.
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08 Feb 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Rowy’s Preservation Nation
An enterprising Mohawk couple from Kahnawake have the wind in their sails because they dared to go into business by sharing their passion for cooking.
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01 Feb 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Start of the Entreprendre Ensemble Project
This article presents the RJCCQ's Entreprendre Ensemble project, which aims to offer personalized support to young self-employed workers and Indigenous entrepreneurs.
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24 Jan 2022
Nikanewin Bursaries 2022: Supporting First Nations Private Entrepreneurship
Emmanuel Bertrand-Gauvin, Women Entrepreneurship Advisor
Nikanewin Bursaries 2022: Supporting First Nations Entrepreneurship
In 2022, the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to continue stimulating entrepreneurship among First Nations members. To this end, the FNQLEDC is launching a new edition of the Nikanewin bursaries, which will be awarded to people with a business project to encourage them and help them move beyond the ideas to actions.
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19 Jan 2022
COVID-19: Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB)
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
COVID-19: Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB)
Canadians living in regions affected by a lockdown or capacity restrictions can now access the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). This assistance program was presented in October 2021 and entered into force on December 17, 2021.
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10 Jan 2022
L’espoir d’une entrepreneure autochtone la pousse à créer de grands projets économiques
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
The hopes and dreams of an Indigenous entrepreneur spur her to create major economic projects
Born in the city of Sept-Îles and originally from Nitassinan (Innu territory), Josée Leblanc is the Executive Director for Atikuss Canada. This entrepreneur created the Bottes de l’Espoir (Boots of Hope) and promotes her culture throughout the world by sharing the talents of Indigenous women through ancestral art.
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16 Dec 2021
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
A Gala to Recognize the Work Accomplished by Players in the Indigenous Tourism Industry
The Indigenous Tourism Quebec Recognition Gala allowed, on the one hand, to award eight awards to players in the Indigenous tourism industry and, on the other, to mark the 30th anniversary of Indigenous Tourism Quebec (ITQ).
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13 Dec 2021
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
A Successful Event
The Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous Peoples and Quebec, which took place on November 25 and 26, 2021 in Montreal, was a great success. Here is a summary of the highlights of the event.
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10 Dec 2021
Rendezvous of Culture with the Social Economy
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Rendezvous of Culture with the Social Economy
Social Economy Month 2021 ended on a high note for the First Nations Social Economy Regional Table (FNSERT) with the Rendezvous of Culture with the Social Economy, which was held on November 30, 2021 in a hybrid format.
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22 Nov 2021
Indigenous Business Directory: Showcase the Know-How of First Nations Communities
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Indigenous Business Directory: Showcase the Know-How of First Nations Communities
The First Nations of Québec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to announce the launch of its Indigenous business directory, entirely revised, with a new and simplified interface.
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17 Nov 2021
Le Grand cercle économique des Peuples autochtones et du Québec : Une invitation à créer des liens entre les communautés d’affaires des peuples autochtones et du Québec
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
The Program for the Grand Economic Circle Is Now Unveiled
The program for the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which will be held at the Centre Sheraton Montreal on November 25 and 26, 2021, is now unveiled.
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01 Nov 2021
Social Economy Month 2021 : Give meaning to our jobs, our businesses, our purchases and our involvements
Marie Hanquez, Social Economy Advisor
Social Economy Month 2021: Give meaning to our jobs, our businesses, our purchases and our involvements
November is Social Economy Month across Quebec. This is a special time during the year to learn more about this business model and to highlight social economy initiatives in our regions.
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22 Oct 2021
The AFNQL and the Government of Quebec Are Inviting the Quebec Business Community to Make Commitments for Indigenous People
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
The AFNQL and the Government of Quebec Are Inviting the Quebec Business Community to Make Commitments for Indigenous People
As part of the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which will take place on November 25 and 26, 2021, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, the Government of Quebec and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) are launching a call for commitment.
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21 Oct 2021
The Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec: An Invitation to Create Linkages Between the Business Communities of the Indigenous Peoples and Quebec
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
The Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec: An Invitation to Create Linkages Between the Business Communities of the Indigenous Peoples and Quebec
The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the Government of Quebec are proud to present the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, an event that will take place on November 25 and 26, 2021, in person at the Centre Sheraton Montreal as well as online.
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18 Oct 2021
2021-2022 Board of Directors of the FNQLEDC
Lorraine Rhéaume, Secretary
2021-2022 Board of Directors of the FNQLEDC
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) held its Annual General Assembly on September 29, 2021 and proceeded to the election of the members of its Board of Directors.
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14 Oct 2021
Nathalie Chantal : A woman entrepreneur at heart
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
A Woman Entrepreneur at Heart
To be a First Nations education consultant was a dream that Nathalie Chantal, a 53-year-old Wendat woman, had cherished for some time. She had always told herself that she wanted to end her career as a consultant.
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29 Sep 2021
A community of practice totally dedicated to CEDOs
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
A Community of Practice Totally Dedicated to CEDOs
On September 28, 2021, the FNQLEDC launched a community of practice entirely dedicated to Quebec First Nations Community Economic Development Officers (CEDOs). The purpose of this online community of practice is to promote the sharing of information and to create opportunities for meetings.
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16 Sep 2021
Mathilda Fontaine de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam et son entreprise de création, conception et couture Création Puamun
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Mathilda Fontaine From Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam and Her Creation, Design and Fashion Company Création Puamun
At 59 years of age, Mathilda Fontaine, a young retiree, has the wind in her sails with her creation, design and fashion business which is gaining in notoriety and popularity. Création Puamun refers to the name of her little girl and means Dream, because for Mathilda, her business involves making one of her dreams come true!
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08 Sep 2021
Abenaki Aventure Tourist Project
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Abenaki Aventure Tourist Project
The Abenaki Aventure tourist project began with the opening of the campsite on the Odanak Abenaki community last July 29. This brilliant idea came from Martin O’Bomsawin and his two sons who have a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
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17 Aug 2021
A multitude of services offered by the Quebec Native Friendship Centre
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
A Multitude of Services Offered by the Quebec Native Friendship Centre
The Quebec Native Friendship Centre (Centre d’amitié autochtone de Québec - CAAQ) celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021. Are you familiar with the assistance and integration services that the CAAQ offers to First Nations who arrive in the city for new challenges? Jacinthe Picard, Executive Assistant, offers an overview of the development of their range of new services.
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10 Aug 2021
COOLBOX accommodations in the community of Wemotaci
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
COOLBOX Accommodations in the Community of Wemotaci
The project of the Atikamekw community of Wemotaci aimed to build an inn featuring 22 rooms on its territory for 2021. With all the changes caused by the pandemic and the sharp increase in the costs of wood materials, they had to rethink the project and develop a plan B for the acquisition of accommodations at a lower cost.
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19 Jul 2021
L’éco-agriculture en serre et en terre à kanesatake
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Greenhouse and Soil-Based Eco-Agriculture in Kanesatake
Grandir Ensemble, an economic development project geared towards food self-sufficiency, came to life in Kanesatake last March. The project aims at achieving food self-sufficiency in the community and has a vision of internal and external reconciliation among community members.
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09 Jul 2021
Innuberge : Chalets touristiques à Unamen Shipu
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Innuberge: Tourist Cabins in Unamen Shipu
In January 2020, Dolorès Bellefleur and Jean-Michel Perron, owners of the Innuberge, in the company of the Director of the Société de développement économique et touristique Mukutan, Lionel Hervieux, as well as the whole community of Unamen Shipu, inaugurated this wonderful tourist accommodation project located on the Innu Unamen Shipu territory.
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28 Jun 2021
Formation sur l’analyse des projets de développement économique
Frédérick Martel, CPA, Entrepreneurship Technical Advisor
CEDOs Have Been Trained in Economic Development Project Analysis
Last June, approximately 20 economic development community stakeholders participated in a four-hour training opportunity on the specific topic of Economic Development Project Analysis. This training offered by the FNQLEDC was held during two distinct two-hour sessions on the Zoom platform.
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18 Jun 2021
The First Centre for Indigenous Artists in Montreal: Interview With a Wendat Artist
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
The First Centre for Indigenous Artists in Montreal: Interview With a Wendat Artist
Created by four Indigenous women, two Mohawk artists and two Anishinaabe artists, Hannah Claus, Nadia Myre, Caroline Monnet and Skawennati, the Daphne Art Centre is a new self-managed centre for Indigenous artists located in Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang / Montreal.
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16 Jun 2021
The FNQLEDC Unveils the Winners of the Nikanewin Bursaries
Emmanuel Bertrand-Gauvin, Women Entrepreneurship Advisor
The FNQLEDC Unveils the Winners of the Nikanewin Bursaries 2021
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to unveil the names of the ten Nikanewin Bursaries 2021 winners, who are sharing a total of $30,000 in bursaries. The main objective of these bursaries was to encourage as many First Nations people with a business plan as possible to move from the idea stage to the action stage.
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09 Jun 2021
Indigenous cultures in the spotlight at StartUP Nations Ikwe 2021
Marie Hanquez, Social Economy Advisor
Indigenous Cultures in the Spotlight at Startup Nations Ikwe 2021
It is with great pride that the 10 participants of the StartUP Nations Ikwe 2021 successfully completed their training course in social economy, which began on March 8th. Coordinated by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) and by Quebec Native Women (QNW), the 12-week virtual training course ended on May 31, 2021.
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25 May 2021
Le 8 avril 2021, un incubateur accélérateur nordique a été lancé pour accompagner le développement de projets touristiques au nord du 49e parallèle.
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Innovation for the Support of Tourist Projects North of the 49th Parallel
On April 8, 2021, a Northern incubator-accelerator was launched in support of the development of tourist projects north of the 49th parallel. Mr. Dave Laveau, Executive Director of Indigenous Tourism Québec, answers our questions about this major project.
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18 May 2021
A Marina on the Kebaowek Territory Coming Soon
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
A Marina on the Kebaowek Territory Coming Soon
As of next June, the marina built by Kebaowek First Nation, an Algonquin community in the south of Temiscamingue, will be open for you to discover, as announced with great pride by local economic development officer, Mr. Justin Roy.
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30 Apr 2021
Mishtik : Un projet d’hébergement par et pour les Premières Nations à Roberval
Frédérick Martel, CPA, Entrepreneurship Technical Advisor
Mishtik: A housing project by and for First Nations in Roberval
The lack of housing in First Nations communities has been a well-known fact for a long time. However, this issue is not raised as much in urban settings. Yet, the consequences of the lack of housing in various communities are often that many First Nations members end up in the city looking for housing. The lack of affordable housing in many regions, over and above the discrimination First Nations members must often deal with coming from landlords, makes this search exceedingly difficult.
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