OUR MISSION is to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal peoples in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities which encourage equal access to, and participation in, Canadian Society; and which respect and strengthen the increasing emphasis on Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness.
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Policy

Policy Projects and Updates

To view a brief description of Policy initiatives please click below projects.

Roundtable on Gender and Economic Development
In October NAFC Executives attended a two-day meeting hosted by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs on Gender and Economic Development. During the two day meeting NAFC President Vera Pawis Tabobondung presented a speech
National Day of Healing and Reconciliation (NDHR)
In May 2010 the NAFC hosted and participated in a dialogue session focused on Reconciliation. Participants to this 'talking circle' expressed their thoughts and experiences about Reconciliation and the impact of the Residential Schools amongst other life experiences.
Council of the Federation
The NAFC continued its efforts this summer for recognition and inclusion into the Aboriginal Affairs Working Group (AAWG) of the Council of the Federation. The NAFC commissioned three position papers on the following topics: Economic Development; Violence against Aboriginal Women and Education.
Matrimonial Real Property – Bill S-4
"An act respecting family homes situated on First Nations reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves"
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