This day was established following the Summit on Addictions among the First Nations of Quebec that was held on February 1-3, 2011, in Trois-Rivières. The Chiefs identified the date of February 1st as the official wellness day of the First Nations of Quebec. The objectives are to raise awareness among First Nations regarding individual and collective wellness and to underline the actions undertaken over the course of the year in connection with the Summit action plan and the other wellness initiatives.

For more information about the First Annual Wellness Day of the First Nations of Quebec, please click here.