On November 16, 2024, the Centre for First Peoples Innovation (CIPP) had the immense honor of receiving the Excelor Award 2024 in the “Innovation” category, presented by the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). This distinction, awarded during the 28th edition of the Excelor Awards, highlights our collective commitment, creativity, and the outstanding work of our entire team, under the leadership of our Executive Director, Céline Auclair.

Organized by the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce (CCG), a key player recognized for its business community and innovative practices, this event celebrates businesses and organizations that stand out for their impact and innovation.

This recognition inspires us to go even further and continue innovating together!

As part of the Prix Jeunesse 2021 recognition contest for digital literacy, it is with joy that the First Peoples Innovation Centre, located in Gatineau, received the Special Jury Prize during Montreal’s Digital Week which took place from October 12 to 17. The prize is awarded for the project with the most total points. To learn more click here.

The First Peoples Innovation Center is proud to announce that it has received the Social Impact Award as part of L’Actualité’s Social Impact Awards.These awards aim to recognize organizations that demonstrate innovation exemplary in resolving important social and environmental issues, and thus contribute to the well-being of the community. The news is associated with the consulting firm Credo to create these awards, which are in their second edition in 2020. To learn more click here.

The First Peoples Innovation Centre was one of three finalists in the category economy equality of the 2017 Thérèse-Casgrain Equality Prize for our project that support socio-professionalism of indigenous women. This category rewards projects relating to the diversification of training choices for women and men, the integration and job retention of women, the implementation of and compliance with the Equity Act wages and the development of female entrepreneurship. The Thérèse-Casgrain Equality Prize put forward thirteen finalist projects that aimed, in their respective field of competence, equality between women and men. The evening awards ceremony was held in Quebec City on April 4, 2017. To learn more click here.