September 25, 2023

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

The Quebec Aboriginal Science and Engineering Association (QASEA), the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) and the Canada Science and Technology Museum (CSTM) are pleased to invite you to the 24th edition of the Quebec Indigenous Science Fair (QISF). It will be held from March 21 to 23, 2024 at the UQO in Gatineau. This scientific competition whose theme is ‘’Science in Action with Indigenous Peoples’’ is opened to students from grade 5 to secondary 5.

QASEA and UQO are busy working on the organization of this event in cooperation with the UQO’s Indigenous communities and partners including the Anishinabeg Nation of Kitigan Zibi. Furthermore, exciting ice breaker activities will be held at the CSTM on March 19. You are invited to hold science fairs in your schools. Your winners must submit a written report of a maximum of 5 pages when registering. 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 Ottawa from May 26 to 31 2024.

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 esaquebec.ca/home under the QISF-2024 tab for information on the rules, categories, and judging criteria.

Lunch and healthy snacks will be provided during the event as well as a banquet supper at the closing ceremony on March 21st. Lodging will be at nearby hotels. Hotel reservation is each school’s responsibility; however, a list of potential accommodations will be indicated on QASEA’s web site. Financial help may be provided to schools to cover travel and boarding expenses. Please contact Marc Lalande at 819 684-1889 for further information.

Registration will start in January 2024 and end on March 10, 2024. For further information and to register your students please consult our Web site at esaquebec.ca/home.

We hope your students will participate in great numbers 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.

Murielle Laberge

Rectrice
UQO

Presenting sponsor