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First Nations and Inuit of Quebec Faculties of Medicine program

 

Basic information on the program

Through this program, each year, four positions will be set aside in the Quebec Faculty of Medicine programs for First Nations and Inuit members. In order to qualify, students must be either a First Nations person as described in the Indian Act or an Inuit who is enrolled on the register of Inuit beneficiaries.

For the year 2008-2009, we are pleased to report that three First Nations candidates have been accepted into this new program and have commenced their medical studies.

There has been a high level of interest on behalf of all of the partners involved in this program. Its innovative nature will probably pave the way for additional health training programs for Aboriginal professionals in the health field.

There are many other aspects to this program other than simply lowering the R- Score for First Nations and Inuit candidates. The program provides support to the students, promotes health careers among First Nations and Inuit youth, fosters clinical training in the communities, creates linkages between the First Nations and Inuit medical students and the Aboriginal communities and organisations, favours First Nations and Inuit mentorship, etc.

We strongly believe in this program and that it will have a very real and concrete impact on the health status of the First Nations and Inuit populations in the long
term. That is why we want to ensure that all First Nations and Inuit people across the entire region of Quebec are familiar with this program.

The program has been endorsed by the two ministries concerned, the Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) and the Ministère de I'Education, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS).

Deadlines for Application:

The deadlines for applications to the faculties of medicine in the Quebec universities for next semester are as follows:

Université Laval: February 1st
for the university level candidates and March 1st for the college level candidates

Université de Montreal: January 15th for the university level candidates and March 1st
for the college level candidates

Université de Sherbrooka: January 15th for the university level candidates
and March 1st for the college level candidates

Université McGill: January 15th for the university level candidates and
March 1st for the college level candidates

For more information, please call Chad O'Brien at (418) 842-1540 or by email at cobrien@cssspnql.com. You can also obtain more information on the program by visiting www.cssspnql.com or on Universite Laval's website at:
http://w3.fmed.ulaval.ca/site_fac/index.php?id=1457.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Cultural Immersion Program

The First Nations Education Council, in conjunction with McGill University and the University of Panama, would like to offer Aboriginal youth from Quebec and Panama a chance to take part in an experience of cultural immersion. To this end, we have come up with the Cultural Immersion Program - Exchange between the First Nations of Quebec and Panama.

This program will open windows to other cultures and provide young First Nations people of both countries with an enriching experience enabling them to learn a foreign language and a new culture. At the end of this ten (10) month program, each student should have an advanced level of proficiency. This means being able to speak reasonably well in the newly learned language. Aboriginal women are especially encouraged to take part and will have access to day-care facilities during the periods of immersion. The program will raise awareness among all participants about the importance of international cooperation.

Program Overview

The program is open to young people from the First Nations of Quebec and Panama. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma.

The program will last a total of 10 months. There will be a compulsary 4-month preparation before the first period of immersion. The Quebec students will have three hours of classroom instruction per week (courses in Spanish and history) during 14 weeks for a total of 42 hours. In August 2007, they will be joined by the Panamanian students, who will come to Quebec for a 21-day immersion. This first immersion will be followed by further training in Spanish or French for a final 3-month period.

In December 2007, the First Nations students from Quebec will go to Panama for a second 21-day immersion. Each step of the program must be completed before the next step. For instance, each Quebec student will have to complete all pre-requisites before going to Panama for the second immersion.

To assess the degree of progress, there will be a final exam for all students who have taken part in the entire program, i.e., those who have completed the final 42 hours of compulsary classroom instruction and have done both immersions. Each student with a mark of 60% or more on the final exam will receive a certificate of recognition signed by the FNEC, McGill University, and the University of Panama.

The FNEC is currently looking for funding to carry out this program. We hope to receive favourable responses to this funding request by mid-March. In the coming weeks, the FNEC hopes to confirm the program will begin in April 2007.

University Programs for Aboriginal Peoples

Are you thinking about going further in your education? First, refer to the information guidelines in the Post-Secondary portion of this website. Then choose a university program that suits your needs, paying attention to their admission requirements and application deadlines. FYI: We've included some links below to universities and programs that may be of interest.


The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue has university programs for First Nations students. Courses are offered in English at the Val-d'Or campus according to demand. Part-time certificate programs can also be offered in communities if the number of registered students is sufficient. They offer:

For more information contact: Janet Mark at (819) 874-3837 ext: 338 or Toll free: 1-866-891-8728 ext: 338 or by Email

Algoma University College in Sault St. Marie, Ontario offers a professional development opportunity through the Community Economic and Social Development program. The program offers professional development in Community Economic and Social Development (CESD) with a special focus on small cities, towns, communities, and First Nations. The program,

For more information contact: Algoma University College, 1520 Queen St. East. Sault St. Marie, ON., P6A 2G4Tel: 1-888-ALGOMA U or (705) 949-2301 ext: 4217 or Email