The National Association of Friendship Centres acts
as a central unifying body for the Friendship Centre
Movement: to promote and advocate the concerns of Aboriginal
Peoples: and, represents the needs of local Friendship
Centres across the country to the federal government
and to the public in general.
About us - History
News & Events
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES NGO STATUS
Ottawa, ON July 22. 2010 - National Association of Friendship Centres receives United Nations Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) special consultative status. The special consultative status will allow the NAFC the opportunity to actively engage with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (ECOSOC) and its subsidiary bodies, as well with United Nations Secretariat, programmes, funds and agencies. Click here for the press release
United Nations urges Canada to work with the Friendship Centre Movement in meeting the needs of urban Indigenous peoples
OTTAWA, ON June 30. 2010 – United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues (UNPFII) 9th Session report has clearly indicated the need for the Government of Canada to establish working relationships with Indigenous organizations and address through a cooperative effort the needs of Canada’s urban Aboriginal peoples. Click here for the press release
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES 39th AGM KIT
The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) 39th Annual General Meeting Kit is now available online. Documents are below:
TAB 1 PROPOSED DRAFT AGENDA
Table of Contents - AGM Kit
Rules & Procedures for AGM
Terms of Reference for AGM Committees
Procedures Committee | Elections Committee | Resolutions Committee | Credentials Committee
TAB 2 CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS | Code of Ethics
TAB 3 MINUTES FROM 38TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Summary of Motions
TAB 4 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDING
MARCH 31, 2010 | AUDIT MANAGEMENT LETTER
TAB 5 RESOLUTIONS REPORT | NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE REPORT
TAB 6 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
TAB 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
TAB 8 SENATE REPORT
TAB 9 ABORIGINAL YOUTH COUNCIL (AYC) REPORT
TAB 10 AGM EXPENSE CLAIM & EVALUATION
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES HOSTS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AT INAUGURAL PARLIAMENT ALL-PARTY CAUCUS MEETING
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2010 – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) announces that it will be hosting federal MP`s at a luncheon meeting on Tuesday June 2 on Parliament Hill. Click here for more information
NAFC 21st Annual Youth Forum and 39th Annual General Meeting
The NAFC’s 21st Annual Youth Forum and 39th Annual General Meeting will be held this July in Hinton, Alberta. The following information has been mailed to the membership. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mel Maracle at the NAFC national office. She can be reached toll free at 1-877-563-4844, ext 311, on her mobile at (613) 558-6680 or by email at melmaracle@nafc.ca. You may also contact Yvonne Oshanyk at the Hinton Friendship Centre by telephone at (780) 865-5189 or by email at yvonne@fchinton.com.
The Hinton Friendship Centre is very excited about hosting this year’s national Youth Forum and Annual General Meeting. Hinton is known as the “Gateway to the Rockies” and they are looking forward to the opportunity of showcasing their western hospitality to the Friendship Centre Movement.
See you in Hinton, Alberta!
AGM & Youth Forum Documents (PDF format)
Additional AGM Documents:
39th AGM - Table Rental Form
39th AGM - Lunch Order Form
39th AGM -
Miette Hot Springs
FRIENDSHIP CENTRES IDENTIFIED AS THE TOP “MOST USEFUL ABORIGINAL SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS” IN THE URBAN ABORIGINAL PEOPLES STUDY (UAPS)
For immediate release - On April 6, 2010, the Environics Institute released the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study (UAPS), an extensive new study that promises to promote the future and not dwell on the past. Unlike previous studies, the UAPS looks at the urban Aboriginal experience through a lens that focuses on positive stories and aims to provide a clearer picture of Aboriginal people in cities. Click here for the press release
The National Association Of Friendship Centres commits to working with urban First Nation People on Indian Status
On March 11, 2010, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to amend Section 6(1) of the Indian Act that pertains to the definition and eligibility of status of First Nations people under the Indian Act. The National Association of Friendship centres commits to working with urban First Nations people on Indian Status. Click here for the document
NAFC Statement & Position on "Pan Aboriginal"
At its 38th Annual General Meeting in 2009, NAFC delegates passed a resolution asking NAFC national office to prepare a position on the term “Pan-Aboriginal”. The attached statement has been approved by the NAFC Board of Directors and as such represents the official position of the Friendship Centre Movement regarding the term ‘Pan Aboriginal’. Click here for the document
NAFC State of the Friendship Centre Movement 2009 Report (2nd edition)
The National Association of Friendship Centres is pleased to present you with the 2nd Edition of the 2009 State of the Friendship Centre Movement. The information found in the 2009 State of the Friendship Centre Movement is a snapshot of the data gathered from the submitted 2009-2010 AFCP Applications.Special thanks to Amsey Maracle and Danielle Morrison for their efforts in producing this document.
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NAFC AHRDS Survey Report
During the summer of 2009 the NAFC conducted a national survey of its member Friendship Centres and PTAs asking for their opinions and rating of Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy/Aboriginal Human Resource Development Agreements AHRDS/AHRDA services to urban Aboriginal populations. The NAFC developed a survey instrument (questionnaire) that focussed on human resource development services in Friendship Centre catchment areas.
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NAFC McIvor Dialogue Session Report
The Canadian government has been ordered by the British Columbia Court of Appeal to complete amendments to Section 6 of the Indian Act, RSC 1985 to address on-going gender discrimination issues. The timeline for completion of these amendments is April 2010 which the government has initiated through the department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative - National Survey
During the late summer of 2009 the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) conducted a Movement-wide survey asking Friendship Centres for opinions, feedback and direction regarding the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI). The NAFC conducted the survey based on direction received from its national membership at its 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) through Resolution #09-04. Resolution #09-04 spoke to the pending termination of the federal government’s Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative and the need for the NAFC to seek continuation of the program past March 2010.
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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES COMMENDS 2010 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER ÉDITH CLOUTIER
For the third year in a row, the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Public Service has been awarded to a Friendship Centre Movement pioneer. On November 17th 2009, the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) announced that Édith Cloutier has won this prestigious designation.
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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES IS PROUD OF ITS URBAN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY HERO TORCHBEARERS FOR THE VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
For Immediate Release OTTAWA, ON, October 26, 2009 – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to announce the Urban Aboriginal Community Heroes that will represent Friendship Centres as Torchbearers for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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The Government’s Duty to Consult Urban Aboriginal People
Representatives of the Friendship Centre Movement met in March 2009 to discuss the duty to consult and accommodate and to explore what the implications may be for urban Aboriginal peoples. To date, much of the thinking has only focused on land and resource impacts, however, it is clear that there may be other asserted Aboriginal and Treaty Rights which could equally require consultation and accommodation should they be impacted. This meeting report is the first step in our exploration of this topic.
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NAFC Annual Report
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NAFC 38th AGM - Post AGM Update
The National Association of Friendship Centres presents the 38th AGM Post AGM Update
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NAFC 38th AGM - Resolutions
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NAFC Urban Aboriginal Economic Development: A Friendship Centre perspective
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NAFC New Federal Framework on Aboriginal Economic Development
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Friendship Centres and H1N1
The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) conducted the first of two national surveys with Friendships Centre in November 2009 on the response and challenges that Friendship Centres faced in meeting the needs of their clients during the H1N1 pandemic in Canada. All operating Friendship Centres participated in the survey, resulting in a total of 115 telephone interviews.
In response to a series of questions we have received from Friendship Centres we have created a briefing on H1N1 for Friendship Centres consideration. The information contained has been adapted from materials on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website concerning H1N1. The National Association of Friendship Centres encourages each Friendship Centre to take the appropriate actions to ensure that our staff and clients are safe. For more information please click here
NAFC congratulates Shawn Atleo on historic election as National Chief of AFN
The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) congratulates Shawn Atleo on the historic election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). The NAFC looks forward to working with National Chief Atleo on his vision for urban First Nation citizens.
(responses are in wmv video format)
| • If you are elected National Chief what would your priority actions be for Urban First Nations citizens? |
• The Assembly of First Nations Renewal Commission in 2005 provided many recommendations for the renewal of AFN. One recommendation in particular generated a lot of interest, that of universal vote. What is your position on a form of universal vote to elect a National Chief? |
• The Sharon McIvor case will change eligibility for Indian status registration. It is likely that few of these newly registered status Indians will be able to move on reserve making urban service delivery critical. What will you do as National Chief to support urban service delivery providers? |
| Shawn Atleo |
Shawn Atleo |
Shawn Atleo |
Business Case for the Long-Term Sustainability of Friendship Centres
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United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group – Canada
Canada’s human rights record went under review before the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group on February 3, 2009. A total of 45 countries were involved in this “Review”.
This resulted with these states making 68 recommendations to Canada on a wide range of human rights topics. The NAFC is pleased to provide you with its response and analysis of the UPR report, this report was submitted to the Department of Canadian Heritage and to the Senate Committee on Human Rights.
Click here for the NAFC response and analysis
Friendship Centre Movement: Best Practices in Governance and Management
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The State of the
Friendship Centre Movement: 2008
The State of The Friendship Centre Movement: Summer 2008 is a snapshot report capturing data from 114 of a total 118 Friendship Centres across Canada.
Statistics are based on reported projections regarding funding, staff, Board and points of contact as part of the 2008/2009 Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program (AFCP). Click here for the full report
Memo to the Friendship Centre Movement:
In late 2008, Statistics Canada released the results of the 2006 Aboriginal Children’s Survey as well as the 2006 Aboriginal People’s Survey through a series of First Nation, Métis and Inuit articles and data. As Canada’s largest infrastructure of Aboriginal service delivery organizations, the NAFC was engaged to help promote both surveys with the intent to bring awareness to the results and facilitate access to the information to 118 Friendship Centres and their urban Aboriginal clients.
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