Infant Feeding and Maternal Well-Being Survey in Eeyou Istchee 2026-2027

The Institut de la statistique du Québec is the public agency responsible for providing reliable, objective and relevant statistics about Québec society.

To participate, simply:

• go to the questionnaire at statistique.quebec.ca/baby;
• enter your identifier;
• create a personal password;
• complete the online questionnaire.

If necessary, you may leave the questionnaire and return to it later.

If you have not submitted your online questionnaire, a Cree interviewer will follow up by telephone. If you are unavailable when called, you may indicate a more convenient time.

You can contact the Institut de la statistique du Québec by calling the toll-free number 1-888-780-0545 or by writing to baby@stat.gouv.qc.ca.

Please mention the name of the survey shown on your invitation letter, your name, your file number (shown under your address in the letter), and your contact information.

We will respond to your request within 24 hours during business hours, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Almost all mothers living in Eeyou Istchee who gave birth from late April 2026 through 2027 will be invited to participate in this survey.

The survey is conducted under the Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec; your contact information was obtained in accordance with this Act.

Your participation is voluntary, but important. Your answers will help the CBHSSJB Public Health Department produce quality statistics needed by the CBHSSJB and other organizations in Eeyou Istchee to develop programs and services that support the health of babies and their mothers.

For quality assurance and training purposes, telephone conversations with agents of the Institut de la statistique du Québec are recorded. If you do not wish the conversation to be recorded, you may indicate your refusal at the beginning of the call.

The Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec guarantees that the answers you provide will remain confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only.

All persons working at the Institut have taken an oath before a commissioner and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

The information collected will be shared with the CBHSSJB and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS), except for your name, your child’s name, your address and your telephone number.

Your answers will remain confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. Your answers will never be used to conduct interventions or make decisions about you, your family or your children.

Please note that under the agreement between the CBHSSJB and the ISQ, the ISQ recognizes the importance of the First Nations principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP®) and undertakes to respect them to the extent permitted by the legislative framework governing its activities. These principles are based on the fact that First Nations control data collection processes, own the information collected and control how that information may be used.

Yes. The ethics committee mandated by the Institut de la statistique du Québec reviewed the survey to ensure that participants would be treated with respect and dignity throughout its conduct.

The questionnaire is personal and applies only to the selected individual.

You may contact an ISQ representative toll-free at 1 888 780-0545.

The results will be published as highlights and infographics by the CBHSSJB, in collaboration with the ISQ, at the end of 2028 or the beginning of 2029.

For additional information, you may contact the Direction de la gestion de la collecte by email at baby@stat.gouv.qc.ca or by telephone toll-free at 1 888 780-0545.

Please mention the name of the survey shown in your invitation letter, your name, your file number (shown under your address in the letter), and your contact information.

You may contact us during the following hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Some topics covered in the questionnaire may be difficult for certain individuals. A list of support resources is provided below.

Wîchihîwâuwin Helpline – 1-833-632-4357

The Wîchihîwâuwin Helpline is a regional listening service offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the CBHSSJB. It provides a safe and confidential space for individuals who need to talk about difficult situations affecting their well-being. Services are available in French, English and Cree (upon request).

Hope for Wellness Helpline – 1-855-242-3310

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Whether by phone or online, support is available at any time.

You may also contact your local CMC for information on services offered in your community. For more information, visit creehealth.org/emergency.

Additional resources are available below: