RCAAQ - Our Logo and Our Totem Icons

Our Logo and Our Totem Icons

The logo

The RCAAQ’s logo was produced by artist Christine Sioui-Wawanoloat, and it represents a ceremony at sunrise with two characters sharing a pipe. This drawing was originally done on birch bark.

Out totem icons

The otter

The otter, the dynamic nature of the Movement

The otter represents the qualities the RCAAQ strives to develop among its members. The otter is a dynamic, active and playful animal. It plays tricks and, although it represents the humour present among First Nations, its curiosity as well as its desire to learn and discover are just as legendary and remind us of the importance to exchange and share, democratic discussion spaces, such as with forums when new issues are at stake.

The eagle

Such as an eagle, the mission of the Regroupement

The eagle represents and symbolizes the type of action to strives to lead, the Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec brings forth the vision, power and inspiration. It helps take a step back to analyze the actions to be undertaken. It allows for the objectivity and clear thinking required for decision-making and establishment of priorities. Because it flies so high in the sky, it rises above everything and has a unique overview. The eagle also refers to the communication, which is of paramount importance between the Regroupement and the Friendship Centres that comprise the Movement and are the provincial association rationale.

The turtle

The turtle bearer of all, the Friendship Centre Movement

The eagle cannot accomplish anything important without the turtle which is the basis of everything. Doesn’t it bear the Earth? And the Centres, such as the turtle, bear the Friendship Centre Movement.

The Canada geese

The Canada geese, the strength of youth

The energy and dynamic nature of Canada geese represent the leadership of the Aboriginal youth who are actively involved in the Native Friendship Centre Movement of Québec. Indeed, the Canada geese, always ready to take off towards new challenges, always work together, in teams, and experience solidarity in the same way the members of the Regroupement’s Aboriginal Youth Council do.