An inspiring Innu scientist

Isabel Desgagné-Penix

As a professor-researcher at UQTR, Isabel Desgagné-Penix devotes herself to research on the sustainable and affordable production of medicines from medicinal plants, a passion stemming from her Innu culture.

This outstanding researcher is proud of her culture and her Indigenous identity, as evidenced by her involvement in Indigenous science fairs . Mother of three children, her resilience, curiosity and desire to understand helped her achieve her professional goals.

Discover his journey, which goes from a trailer park to a small Innu village in Lac St-Jean in Texas in this 20% podcast from Québec sciences .

Photo: Josée Beaulieu, UQTR

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 • The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the historical, cultural and artistic heritage, as well as the richness and diversity of the eleven Indigenous nations of Quebec.

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• Indigenous Tourism Quebec 🔗

• Myths and Realities about Indigenous Peoples 🔗

• The 11 Indigenous Nations of Quebec 🔗

• Eleven Stories of Indigenous Flags 🔗

• About National Indigenous Peoples Day – Government of Canada 🔗

• List of activities for June 21, 2024 🔗