Organizations
Various organizations help to roll out practical workshops and courses, create community gardens or set up nutrition education programs in schools or educational childcare services.
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
The FNQLHSSC supports communities and organizations in their projects aimed at improving nutrition through various means, such as:
- Developing the nutrition skills of health human resources;
- Creating promotional tools that are adapted to First Nations;
- Setting up nutrition programs in elementary schools that allow children to recognize healthy and nutritious foods, including traditional foods, and to develop their cooking skills.
The Nourishing Your Roots Program is specifically designed for elementary school students in First Nations communities in Quebec. It is adapted to the culture and food availability of the different communities. This turnkey program features twelve nutrition workshops per school year.
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