{"id":8713,"date":"2022-11-01T08:32:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T12:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/communique-de-presse\/airmedic-official-sponsor-of-expedition-first-nations\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T15:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T19:25:50","slug":"airmedic-official-sponsor-of-expedition-first-nations","status":"publish","type":"communique-de-presse","link":"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/en\/communique-de-presse\/airmedic-official-sponsor-of-expedition-first-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Airmedic Official Sponsor of Expedition First Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Airmedic Official Partner of Expedition First Nations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>La Tuque, November 1, 2022<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expeditionpremieresnations.com\/\">Expedition First Nations<\/a> announces that Airmedic becomes its main official partner. Indeed, from February 16 to March 4, a <a href=\"http:\/\/h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">medical helicopter<\/a> will accompany the participants. The aircraft will follow the route from Manawan to Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/nouveau.airmedic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Image2-1.png\" alt=\"Airmedic Official Partner of Expedition First Nations\" width=\"534\" height=\"385\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Essential Support for Safety<\/h3>\n<p>A helicopter configured for medical emergencies will cover the entire route. Thus, Airmedic will provide its helicopter medical transport expertise at every stage. This medical partner will ensure a constant presence. It will respond quickly when needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is reassuring for our people to know their safety is in good hands. Airmedic offers strong work ethics and professionalism. These qualities support better coordination for our ground teams, including our rangers, during medical emergencies. It is a major advantage to have a company that knows remote regions. It also has a natural connection with First Nations,\u201d says Christian Flamand, event organizer and founder.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A Collaboration Built on Shared Values<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWhen the Expedition First Nations team approached us, we immediately joined the project. We wanted to provide our helicopter medical transport expertise for the entire route. Indeed, more than 70% of our operations occur in First Nations communities and territories. It was natural for Airmedic to join such a unifying event,\u201d says Sophie Larochelle, Airmedic Chief Executive Officer.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This official sponsorship of Expedition First Nations demonstrates Airmedic\u2019s commitment to Indigenous communities. Furthermore, this official medical support strengthens the expedition\u2019s overall safety. It also provides constant medical assistance on the ground.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A Meaningful Expedition<\/h3>\n<p>The event aims to support reconciliation between nations. It also honours missing Indigenous women. The snowmobile journey seeks to raise awareness among Quebecers about Indigenous realities through personal challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Expedition First Nations unites more than 55 participants. They aim to travel 4,600 kilometres across the vast ancestral territory of the First Nations.<\/p>\n<p>Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/en\/first-nations-expedition-announces-partnership-with-airmedic\/\">First Nations Expedition announces partnership with Airmedic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>-30-<\/p>\n<h4><strong>About Airmedic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Airmedic is an innovative private Quebec company. It offers medical assistance and ground and air medical transport across Quebec. It is also the only company in Quebec operating its own fleet of planes and helicopters. These aircraft are dedicated to emergency medical evacuations and inter-facility transfers.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, Airmedic has held <a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\">Accreditation Canada<\/a> certification. It is also accredited by Transport Canada for IFR flight and night-vision goggle operations. These certifications demonstrate its commitment to delivering high-quality care in a safe environment, 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/adherer\">Learn more about Airmedic protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact :<\/p>\n<p>Airmedic :<\/p>\n<p>Rapha\u00eble Bourgault<br \/>\nBusiness Development and Strategic Communications Manager<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Raphaele.bourgault@airmedic.net\">Raphaele.bourgault@airmedic.net<\/a><br \/>\n514-709-9633<\/p>\n<p>Expedition First Nation: Eric Labb\u00e9<br \/>\nCommunications Manager<br \/>\nC : 514 512-0163<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expedition First Nations is proud to announce that Airmedic is becoming its main sponsor and will contribute to the safety of participants throughout the journey, which will begin in Manawan and end in Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam. From February 16 to March 4, 2023, a helicopter equipped for emergency medical operations will be deployed to cover the expedition along the entire route. Expedition First Nations involves more than 55 participants who aim to travel 4,600 km by snowmobile across the vast ancestral territory of the First Nations.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"class_list":["post-8713","communique-de-presse","type-communique-de-presse","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Airmedic Official Partner of Expedition First Nations<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Airmedic is the official partner of the First Nations Expedition, providing helicopter medical support to ensure safety during the journey.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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