News
Nearly $900,000 to improve support for First Nations women who are victims of violence
Ghislain Picard, Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, wanted to be present for the announcement of this initiative by Quebec Native Women.
Find out more about Ghislain Picard's speech
In French only
Past news
Women in Resistance, 2018 QNW Report and Climate change, 2019 QNW Report
🌍✨ Indigenous women play an essential role in protecting our lands and natural resources. Their deep connection to the land is at the heart of their cultures and communities. 🌿
They are often on the front lines, defending their land, water, and rights against the threats posed by extractive industries and unsustainable development projects. Their courage and resilience are a source of inspiration for us all. 💧🌾
As guardians of nature, they continue to mobilize and raise awareness within their communities, despite the numerous challenges and risks they face.
To learn more, we invite you to read these analyses:
Resources available in french only
Doc 2 : Rapport 2019 portant sur les changements climatiques
Let’s support them in their fight for a more just and sustainable future. ✊💚
Celebrating Mother Earth Day
“If we want to uphold human rights, then we must uphold the rights of Mother Earth.” We salute the leadership and wisdom of AFNQL Chief Ghislain Picard, who expressed these inspiring words.
The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) unanimously adopted a historic resolution recognizing the St. Lawrence River’s legal status as a “person”.
We are proud to share this significant step forward in protecting our environment and preserving the rights of Mother Earth. First Nations continue to lead the way towards a future more respectful of our planet and her inhabitants.
Together, let’s commit to honouring and protecting Mother Earth for future generations.
Training offered by the Groupe Femmes, Politique et Démocratie
We are pleased to invite you to take part in a training session organized jointly by the Groupe Femmes, Politique et Démocratie and the AFNQL Council of Elected Women. It will be held in Quebec City and is reserved for elected women from the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador.
Resources available in French only
Annual gathering 2024
The Assembly of First Nations' Council of Elected Women recently held its third meeting in Wendake on February 13th - 14th. Over thirty remarkable women gathered to participate in this significant event. Their voices, experiences and ideas resonated throughout the meeting rooms, creating a space for exchange and collaboration.
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nipinak and Quebec Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeanotte graced the gathering with their presence and shared valuable insights.
We invite you to listen to the superb report produced by Sushan Bacon, capturing the essence of these enriching exchanges.
Together, we continue to move forward, support each other and make our voices heard for a better future for all First Nations women. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this meeting a resounding success!
Report Political involvement Indigenous women
Suzy Basile, Professor Emeritus and Canada Research Chair in Issues Relating to Indigenous Women as well as Director of the Mikwatisiw Research Laboratory on Indigenous Women’s Issues at the University of Québec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), produced a seminal report in May 2022 on the political involvement of Indigenous women in Québec.
This collaborative research report offers an in-depth, informed analysis of the challenges, opportunities and contributions of Indigenous women to the political sphere in Quebec. It is an invaluable resource for better understanding and supporting our Indigenous sisters in their struggle for recognition, justice and equality.
A synthesis of the results was made available in July 2022, enabling wider dissemination of this important knowledge. This is a major step forward in our common quest for a more inclusive and equitable future for women of all origins.
We warmly congratulate Suzy Basile and her team on this significant contribution, and pledge to continue to support and amplify the voices of Indigenous women in all spheres of society.
