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Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge
Feb 28, 2013
Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge – Deadline March 31, 2013 The Historica-Dominion Institute is pleased to present the 2012- 2013 Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge, calling on youth (ages 14 to 29) of Aboriginal descent (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis)… Read More >
PVH Canada Inc/Tommy Hilfiger partner with NAFC Will distribute 40,000 units of clothing to communities across Canada
Feb 8, 2013
Ottawa - February 8, 2013 - The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to respond to the generosity of PVH Canada Inc/Tommy Hilfiger and will distribute over 40,000 units of new clothing and accessories to various Friendship Centres… Read More >
NWAC Faceless Doll Workshop, July 29th, Whitehorse, YK as part of NAFC AGM
Jul 16, 2012
Please see the information below regarding a great event happening in Whitehorse, YK on Sunday, July 29th as part of the 41st National Association of Friendship Centres AGM. A poster for this workshop can be found here. This event is geared… Read More >
National Association of Friendship Centres Announces Funding of the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network
Jun 7, 2012
June 6, 2012 Ottawa, ON – The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has approved the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network’s (UAKN) Partnership Grant Proposal. The approval entails $2.5 million dollars in funding over five years in SSHRC… Read More >
NAFC Executive Director Jeffrey Cyr on Nationtalk
Apr 20, 2012
NationTalk recently had the opportunity to speak with the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) Executive Director, Jeffery Cyr. Listen in for what's new with the NAFC, as well as, a full breakdown of the recent transfer of programs from… Read More >
NAFC Federal Budget 2012
Apr 4, 2012
March 30, 2012 Ottawa, ON – Yesterday the Government of Canada released its 2012 Budget and the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is optimistic that it signals opportunities for engagement and attention to urban Aboriginal issues. In the Budget,… Read More >
AANDC NAFC Transfer March 2012
Mar 28, 2012
March 28, 2012 Ottawa, ON – Today the Government of Canada announced the transfer of programs administered by the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). Beginning in the new fiscal year, April… Read More >
Statement from Minister Duncan on the Aboriginal Economic Summit
Mar 28, 2012
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (March 26, 2012) –The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement today:“It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the organizers and participants of the Aboriginal Economic Summit. This conference provides… Read More >
QUEBEC’S BUDGET RECOGNIZES THE SUPPORT OF THE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRES
Mar 21, 2012
Wendake, Wednesday, March 21, 2012– The Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ) welcomes the measures announced by Finance Minister Raymond Bachand to provide specific support for Aboriginal people, as called for by the RCAAQ.Contributions by Aboriginal people are… Read More >
School supplies for First Nations families
Aug 26, 2011
August 26, 2011 The Fredericton Native Friendship Centre, in co-operation with the Royal Bank, is providing free school supplies in preparation for the start of the school year Sept. 6.This is the second year of the Eagle Backpack program, which… Read More >