QFHSA - Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations

10/07/2026

The first meeting has been moved to November, so there is still time to join!

The QFHSA Rights Committee is looking for H&S members and people from the community who want to help identify the issues affecting Quebec’s school communities and shape our future advocacy.

The committee looks at current developments, discusses emerging concerns and helps identify issues that will lead to a QFHSA resolution.

You don’t need to be a legal or policy expert. We’re looking for people who are curious, engaged and interested in making a difference.

Our resolutions are an important part of the QFHSA’s advocacy work. Take a look at the issues we’ve addressed: https://qfhsa.org/resolutions/

The Rights Committee meets on Zoom. To find out more, contact Carol Meindl at [email protected].

10/07/2026

As Thanksgiving is this weekend, it’s also a good time to learn a little more about the history behind the holiday.

We came across this article from Powwow Times, which looks at Thanksgiving in Canada from an Indigenous perspective:

The Real History of Thanksgiving in Canada: An Indigenous Perspective
https://powwowtimes.ca/real-history-thanksgiving-canada-indigenous-perspective/

And here in Quebec, we can look closer to home. Kanien'kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language & Cultural Center in Kahnawà:ke is a great place to learn more about Kanien'kehá:ka history and culture.
Visit the website: https://www.korkahnawake.org/

The Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural CenterLanguage. Culture. History. Art. Community. UPCOMING:

10/06/2026

Thank you to all the teachers! You are building our future.

Today we celebrate World Teachers’ Day! 🍎🎉

Thank you to all our teachers in the Youth and Adult sectors for the care, creativity and dedication you bring to your classrooms every day. You help learners of all ages build confidence, discover their strengths and work towards their goals.

We appreciate all that you do!

♥️

10/05/2026

What should be next?

The QFHSA Rights Committee is looking for H&S members and people from the community who want to help identify the issues affecting Quebec’s school communities and shape our future advocacy.

The committee looks at current developments, discusses emerging concerns and helps identify issues that will lead to a QFHSA resolution.

You don’t need to be a legal or policy expert. We’re looking for people who are curious, engaged and interested in making a difference.

Our resolutions are an important part of the QFHSA’s advocacy work. Take a look at the issues we’ve addressed: https://qfhsa.org/resolutions/

Could you help us identify what comes next?

The Rights Committee meets on Zoom. The first meeting will be October 8 and all are welcome.

To find out more, contact Carol Meindl at [email protected].

10/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ $30,000+ RAISED...but there’s so much more to this story! ❤️...

10/05/2026

A great opportunity for kids to improve their French (or English) and make a friend somewhere in the country/province!

Please share with your parents & kids.

10/03/2026

This is awesome!
Laval Senior Academy Home and School

09/30/2026

SEPTEMBER 16Pre-Show: 10:00 AM MDT | Youth Gathering: 10:30 AM MDT...

09/29/2026

Not sure your child can tell what’s real online?

With AI, deepfakes and misinformation everywhere, it’s getting harder for all of us to know what we can trust online. It is important that we become better informed so we can help our kids. MediaSmarts is an excellent resource and they have partnered with Literacy Quebec for a free webinar.

More information in the post below.

🔎Join us for Break the Fake: How to tell what’s true online, a free lunch-and-learn webinar with Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts

📅 October 29, 2026
🕛 12–1 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

In honour of Media Literacy Week, we’re exploring how to spot misinformation and navigate online information with confidence. Matthew will share four quick and easy steps to spot misinformation and check whether something online is true, including how to spot deepfakes, recognize AI-generated misinformation, and use AI to verify information.

Whether you’re new to navigating misinformation or feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information online, this session will offer clear guidance and practical tips to help adults and families feel more confident and safe online.

👉 Register to join us: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kSO5Rg7ITU2UyWRfrKq8HkMmR56OuTNJl9kAqFZabhhUOFpIN0FFMFBLN1M2M01QOVJYVDNTUTgxVy4u

09/29/2026

Quebec election: education matters

For parents looking to understand where political parties stand on issues affecting Quebec’s English public education system, English Parents' Committee Association (EPCA Quebec) has a special newsletter on the elections.

EPCA asked Quebec’s political parties to respond to questions from parents and has shared the responses it received, along with information about which parties did not participate.

We encourage parents to read the information, consider the different positions and make their own informed decisions.

Read EPCA’s special election newsletter below.

Dear Parents,

As Quebec heads toward election day, EPCA is pleased to share this special vote issue of our newsletter to help parents and families better understand where political parties stand on issues that matter to English public education.

EPCA put a series of questions to Quebec’s political parties on behalf of parents across the province. In this issue, you will find the responses we received from two parties, Québec solidaire and the Parti libéral du Québec, presented so that families can review the information directly and consider it as they prepare to vote.

The Conservative Party of Quebec advised EPCA that it would not be able to complete our questionnaire. However, the party confirmed that it intends to put forward commitments related to education during the election campaign. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) and the Parti Québécois did not respond to EPCA’s request for answers.

We believe it is important for parents to know not only what parties have said, but also which parties chose to participate in this opportunity to address the questions and concerns of families within Quebec’s English public education system.

Our goal is not to tell anyone how to vote, but to make it easier for parents to be informed, ask questions, compare positions, and reflect on the future of our schools.

Thank you for taking the time to read, consider the information provided, and make your voice heard.

Katherine Korakakis
President, English Parents’ Committee Association
Website: https://epcaquebec.org/special-newsletter-edition/
PDF:https://epcaquebec.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EPCA-NEWSLETTER-Special-Vote-Edition-2026.pdf