Is QNW a member organization of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL)?
No. But QNW has been a non-voting member of the Chiefs’ Assembly since 1992. The president of QNW thus is able to speak at the chiefs’ assemblies to present projects, give the results of studies conducted by QNW, or simply to express her opinions. In 2006, QNW and the AFNQL signed a relationship agreement to reaffirm and formalize their indispensable collaboration and partnership. The majority of women’s associations (in Quebec, Canada and elsewhere) know it is important to remain at arms-length from any political influence so that they can work more effectively to protect the rights of women who are still in precarious situations today and to ensure the confidentiality of information given by women who are in crises situations or who submit complaints.
