 Officially, the history of the Centre d’amitié autochtone de La Tuque began on July 14, 1974, but people were active a long time before that to find a place where Aboriginals in the region could meet. The founding members had the opportunity to purchase a single-family house that was to be used as a place to reflect upon and dream a better future for urban members. Since then the mission of the CAALT has been the same: to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal citizens in La Tuque. In order to do so, it continues to be a meeting point that respects the values and culture of Aboriginals from different Nations from across Québec. Given the proximity of the Atikamekw communities, their members are the main users of these services, but there are also Innu, Cree, Algonquin and Inuit families among the clientele. Other than its frontline and referral services, the CAALT offers various programs and services intended for the different age groups of a family. YOUTHNikwemes Centre, Amiskw Project, Les Migrateurs summer camp, Mikisiw Project, Sunauna Studio, student summer job ELDERSCercle des Sages (wisemen circle), arts and crafts workshops, Masinakwaso Project FAMILYMakocan, Day Centre, Community Access Centre, Kiskinomaso Project COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTMoreover, the CAALT builds on its community involvement to promote the urban needs of its Aboriginal members. In order to do so, the CAALT takes part in the following committees and associations:
The CAALT also collaborates in various local and regional activity organization committees and ensures respect of the Aboriginal culture in the context of this work. In 2008, at the Soirée reconnaissance Action Desjardins of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie du Haut St-Maurice, the CAALT was awarded the title of social economy enterprise or organization of the years: a great pride and recognition of our impact in the La Tuque region. The CAALT is currently working on its strategic planning for the next 5 years, from 2010 to 2015. Several groups and partners were consulted in order to identify their needs and, most importantly, to study such development opportunities. PARTNERSThe CAALT works with major partners, both financial and others, who support its service delivery. We should not forget our members in the community who get involved on a voluntary basis at various levels of our organization and who ensure the good conduct of our activities. If the CAALT has been there for the last 35 years, it is because of these people who believe in our mission. Let us not forget our youth. They are the better future we believe in and they take an active part in the CAALT’s activities, more specifically in the Youth Council and our Board of Directors. We would also like to thank:
IN THE FUTUREThe CAALT’s future is paved with major development projects. The 2010 strategic planning process offers the CAALT a vision that goes beyond barriers towards a brighter future. In order to meet the needs expressed in the various consultations held with the members and a number of community partners, the CAALT will deploy its resources and remain on the outlook for opportunities that could arise in the community. CONTACT INFORMATION: Centre d’amitié autochtone de La TuqueMs. Christine Jean, Executive Director Phone: 819-523-6121 
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