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The National Association of Friendship Centres’ (NAFC) Communications Team works to raise awareness and support the Friendship Centre Movement, as well as broaden the understanding of urban Indigenous experiences across Canada.

Media Inquiries

All media inquiries must be sent to the Communications team at communications@nafc.ca. The official spokespeople for the NAFC are Jocelyn Formsma, Chief Executive Officer, and Kelly Benning, Board President.

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MEDIA RELEASE: NAFC urges Indigenous people to get vaccinated...

NAFC urges Indigenous people to get vaccinated as the COVID-19 Delta variant disproportionately impacts our communities Ottawa, Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is urging Indigenous peoples to get immunized against COVID-19 as the Delta variant advances harm in our communities during the fourth wave this fall. ...

National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People

Today on October 4, we commemorate the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People. Our hearts are with our community members and families that are grieving the loss of mothers, sisters, daughters, kokum’s, aunties, cousins, and friends. The NAFC commits to taking action and seeking justice to end violence against Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People and call...

MEDIA RELEASE: Actions must speak louder than words on this first federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 29 2021 Actions must speak louder than works on this first federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation OTTAWA – On September 30, the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), along with Friendship Centres from coast to coast to coast, will commemorate the first National...

"Manitoba spends $2.8M to boost vaccination rates among urban Indigenous population"

"Manitoba is spending $2.8 million to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living in the province's cities. The remaining funds from the province will be spent as follows: $347,000 to extend immunization clinics at the Portage la Prairie Renewal Corporation, Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre in Thompson...

"Regional district providing $70K toward Indigenous housing project in Courtenay"

"The Comox Valley Regional District has provided $70,000 to the Wachiay Friendship Centre to support the project, which aims to develop 24 to 40 studio and one-bedroom apartments for Indigenous elders and singles in Courtenay. The friendship centre serves urban-dwelling and off-reserve Indigenous people living in the Comox Valley region....

MEDIA RELEASE: NAFC hopeful for commitment to Friendship Centres and urban Indigenous communities

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2021 NAFC hopeful for commitment to Friendship Centres and urban Indigenous communities OTTAWA – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada for their successful campaign and for receiving support from voters...

"Fort St. John Friendship Society receives $213,520 to support building expansion"

"The Fort St. John Friendship Society is receiving $213,520 in provincial funding for its building expansion project. "This funding will provide a long-awaited expansion for Fort St. John Friendship Society, including a new and inclusive preschool space that meets the accessibility needs of our community members," said Executive Director Anita...

"Plaque will mark traditional Metis land at Saratoga Park"

" A plaque to mark the traditional Métis land near Saratoga Park will be unveiled this week by the City of Medicine Hat and Miywasin Friendship Centre. Aaron Nelson, manager of cultural experiences and events for the City of Medicine Hat, says it’s important the lands be recognized and celebrated to...

"Recovery camps hoping to help the ‘Blackfoot Way’"

"Kii maa pii pii tsin (Kindness to Others) Renewal and Healing Centre is hoping to hold a series of two 28-day recovery camps this fall to help those trying to kick addiction among Lethbridge’s Blackfoot community." The proposed camps, one for men and one for women, would run seven days...

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