The diet of Québec First Nations and Inuit peoples : Alimentation des Premières Nations et des Inuits au Québec : document de référence

To this end, the unit enlisted the collaboration of some of its main partners, including the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC), the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) and the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB). [...] Many experts have shown that the more isolated the community, the higher the cost and the lower the quality and variety of available food products, especially fruits and vegetables. [...] The high price of food in grocery stores and the costs of hunting and fishing are a further burden to the poverty in many Québec Aboriginal communities. [...] Conclusion The literature consulted and the data used in this document emphasize the urgency of supporting First Nations and Inuit in their efforts to reclaim a varied and healthy diet and all of the associated benefits for their overall health and quality of life. [...] Institut national de santé publique du Québec 5 The Diet of Québec First Nations and Inuit Peoples 1 Introduction The Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) invited the Aboriginal health unit of the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) to contribute to the development of the future Policy for a healthy diet in Québec by producing a reference document on the diet of Q