Introducing an Ally

Quebec Native Women (QNW)

Founded in 1974, Quebec Native Women Inc. (QNW) represents women from the First Nations in Quebec and Aboriginal women living in urban areas.

As a bilingual organization and a member of the Native Women's Association of Canada, QNW sits on the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, on the Board of Directors of the Native Parajudicial Services of Quebec, on the Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec, as well as on several other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal commissions and committees.

Mission

QNW supports Aboriginal women in their efforts to improve their living conditions through the promotion of non-violence, justice, health and equality. QNW also supports women in their work within their communities.

On the political front, QNW continues to work for the recognition of equal rights for all Aboriginal women in the country, both legislatively and constitutionally.

Actions

Like the First Nations, QNW supports self-government and works to assure that Aboriginal women have full and total participation in this process.

On the social and economic fronts, QNW is involved in the promotion and development of new training initiatives for Aboriginal women to help improve their lives and the lives of their families. These initiatives also allow them to participate more fully in their communities.

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