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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National Association of Friendship Centres strongly supports a national strategy to combat child sexual exploitation.
Nov 25, 2011 Ottawa, ON - The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) strongly supports the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights recent report and recommendations on the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Canada as well as its call for a federal response to develop a national strategy to combat the sexual exploitation of Aboriginal children and youth.
A long-time friend and advocate of the NAFC, honoring the life of Mr. Jack Layton.
August 23, 2011 Ottawa, ON – Condolences, love, friendship and sympathy from all members of the National Association of Friendship Centres to the family, friends and colleagues of NDP leader, Jack Layton. The Friendship Centre Movement and the urban aboriginal community are saddened to lose a long-time friend, visionary, partner and advocate
NAFC National Exploratory Process Website launches today; Aboriginal peoples encouraged to participate
August 2, 2011 Ottawa, ON – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is encouraging urban Aboriginal people to participate in the NAFC Exploratory Process project.
A joint NAFC and federal government partnership is a great investment for Canada's future.
June 10, 2011 Ottawa, ON – Key statements made in the Speech from the Throne and federal budget are proof positive that Canada's majority government is committed to renewing and deepening relationships among Aboriginal Canadians.
NAFC looking forward to building stronger relations with Conservative Government
May 4, 2011 Ottawa, ON – National Association of Friendship Centres NAFC President Vera Pawis Tabobondung offers her congratulations to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party of Canada on a successful campaign and winning a majority government.
Response to the Globe and Mail opinion article, “Needed: National Urban Strategy”, Carol Wilding and Merv Hillier. March 29, 2011
March 30, 2011 Opinion Editorial to Globe and Mail - Ms. Wilding and Mr. Hillier state that Canada’s economic future depends upon the strength of its cities, and the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) could not agree more. In fact, 54% of Aboriginal peoples live in cities, up from 47% in 1996. Another striking indicator of the current and future strength of Aboriginal peoples in urban setting is our young population. Census 2006 reported that there are 1, 172, 875 Aboriginal people in Canada, of which 560,910 or 48% are under the age of 25
Federal Budget 2011 failed to identify urban Aboriginal issues
March 24, 2011 Ottawa, ON - The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is disappointed by Tuesday’s Federal Budget announcement which made no mention of Friendship Centres or the Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program (AFCP).
Alternative Federal Budget missing Key Investment: Urban Aboriginal Infrastructure
March 16, 2011 Ottawa, ON – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) President supports the key strategic areas identified in the Alternative Federal Budget, yet is concerned that that there was no mention of investment in urban Aboriginal infrastructure.
Friendship Centres call upon the Government of Canada for an increase to current AFCP core funding.
November 22, 2010 Ottawa, ON – National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) and Friendship Centre delegates from across the country will meet tomorrow with Members of Parliament in a push to draw attention to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs (AFCP) significant core funding issues.
NAFC Youth Delegates Representing Canada’s Urban Aboriginal Youth at 13th Annual UN International Day of Peace Events in New York City.
September 17, 2010 Ottawa, ON – National Association of Friendship Centres Aboriginal Youth Council (AYC) delegates attending the International Day of Peace events at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
National Association of Friendship Centres announces launch of ‘Stories of the Night Sky’ website.
September 10, 2010 Ottawa, ON – The National Association of Friendship Centres is pleased to announce the completion of an innovative multi-media preservation project that has brought Aboriginal youth and elders from across Canada together to share their ‘Stories of the Night Sky.’
National Association of Friendship Centres representation in the Council of the Federation Aboriginal Affairs Working Group a work in progress.
July 30, 2010 Ottawa, ON – National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) forwarded three discussion papers to the Council of the Federation (COF) premiers, affiliate membership and the National Aboriginal Organizations (NAO) in preparation of the COF August 4th meeting with NAO leadership in Churchill, MB.
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs grants National Association of Friendship Centres special consultative status.
July 22, 2010 Ottawa, ON - 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.
United Nations urges Canada to work with the Friendship Centre Movement in meeting the needs of urban Indigenous peoples.
June 30, 2010 Ottawa, ON – 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.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES HOSTS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AT INAUGURAL PARLIAMENT ALL-PARTY CAUCUS MEETING
June 1, 2010 Ottawa, ON – 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.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDSHIP CENTRES COMMITS TO WORKING WITH URBAN FIRST NATION PEOPLE ON INDIAN STATUS
March 11, 2010 Ottawa, ON – Today, 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.
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