To the principals and teachers of First Nations and Inuit schools in Quebec

The Quebec Aboriginal Science and Engineering Association (QASEA) and the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw (CNA) are happy to invite you to the Quebec Indigenous Science Fair (QISF) that will be held from March 24 to 26, 2026 in La Tuque. This scientific competition whose theme is ‘’Science in Action with Indigenous Peoples’’ is opened to students from grade 5 to secondary 5.

You are invited to hold science fairs in your schools. Your winning teams will then be able to register to the 2026 QISF. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded for the three winning teams of the five categories, as well as awards of excellence in communication, innovation, environment, cultural heritage, and health. A maximum of four grand winners from high schools will have the honour of representing the region “Aboriginal Québec Autochtone” at the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) that will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, from May 23 to 30, 2026.

Find included posters and an information leaflet for teachers where you will find details on a workshop and mentorship offered by QASEA’s partners to help you prepare your students. Please consult the web site http://www.esaquebec.ca/home under the QISF-2026 tab for information on the rules, categories, and judging criteria.

Accommodations will be in hotels in La Tuque. Lunches and the closing banquet will be offered. Financial support can be provided to schools for travel expenses. You are invited to contact Mr. Marc Lalande at 819 684-1889 for further information.

Registration will start in January 2026 and end on March 12, 2026. For further information and to register your students please consult our Web site at http://www.esaquebec.ca/home or contact Mrs.Sabrina Awashish-Soucy by e-mail saawashishsoucy@atikamekwsipi.com or by telephone at 819 523-6153 ext. 340.

We hope your students will participate to this unique event that will celebrate their accomplishments. The QISF is an exceptional opportunity to inspire Quebec’s First Nations and

Inuit youth in developing their full potential.

Constant Awashish

Grand Chef / Président
Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw

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