Project Impact

Queen Elizabeth High School, Sept-Îles

Queen Elizabeth High School (QEHS), also referred to as Queenie, is located in the city of Sept-Îles in the North Shore region. The school’s vibrant atmosphere is shown through its basketball team spirit (go Wildcats!), and community-based events. Their consistent partnership with the North Shore Community Association (NSCA), an organisation dedicated to supporting the greater region’s English-speaking community, is representative of their special dedication to their wider community. Coupled with the rich biodiversity found in the Sept-Îles archipelago of seven islands, with opportunities for boat tours and bird watching, this region is not to be missed on your bucket list.

Meet Our Leaders!

Each serving on their school’s Youth Committee for Project Impact!

Etienne Basil
“My favourite thing about Sept-Îles is that we are surrounded by mountains, nature, and the ocean. I enjoy hunting, fishing, going to the beach and camping. What leadership means to me is being able to guide a group of people and show them things. In my spare time I like to play basketball, video games, or spend time in nature.”

Maverick Leblanc
“I like the calm environment and nature that is around Sept-Iles. What leadership means to me is the ability to lead a group to do something. Some of my hobbies include gaming and reading. I also enjoy eating poutine.”

Y4Y Field Trip & Activity

Students were given a customised bus tour by a local tour guide that spoke about the history of Sept-Îles, an area initially composed of English-speakers, primarily. They stopped at the Old Trading Post to learn about the foundations of our English-speaking roots dating back to this 19th century fur-trading post. Their guided tour also brought to light the encounters between Euro-Canadians and the Innu people, which has greatly shaped Québec’s current demographic.

In collaboration with LEARN, Y4Y hosted a social innovation lab designed for students to come up with grassroots activities to support their development and mental health. Students worked in groups to think about what kinds of support were missing within their region.

Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop: Hearing & Treasuring the Past!
The North Shore Community Association (NSCA) members shared their memories about living and growing up in Sept-Îles with QEHS Secondary 4 and 5 students. Students obtained a greater sense of connection to their English-speaking heritage by hearing stories about the Girl Guides & Boy Scouts movement and the Social Teas held by the local churches. Thank you to the NSCA for celebrating heritage by bringing memories back to life!