News & Media

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.

What's New

Media Release: Bell Let's Talk

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2022 NAFC featured in Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to announce the inclusion of the Friendship Centre Movement in Bell Let’s Talk 2023 campaign. This year’s campaign aims to highlight the...

Media Release: NAFC Announces Second Call for Investment Readiness Program Applications

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2022 The Investment Readiness Program is an ESDC funded initiative that seeks to support social purpose organizations (charities, non-profits, co-operatives) as they develop their social enterprises, and work towards goals of becoming investment-ready in Canada’s growing social finance market. The NAFC...

Media Release: Shady Hafez promoted to NAFC Program Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2022 The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Shady Hafez to the role of Programs Manager. Mr. Hafez is Algonquin Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg and has worked at the NAFC on both research and program files,...

Media Release: The NAFC commits over $2 million to urban Indigenous Social Purpose Organizations with more to come

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2022 The NAFC commits over $2 million to urban Indigenous Social Purpose Organizations with more to come The NAFC is pleased to announce that it is committing over $2 million in Investment Readiness Program funding to 28 urban Indigenous social purpose organizations from coast...

First Nations Drinking Water Settlement

The Courts have approved an $8 billion settlement between Canada and First Nations and their members who were impacted by a long-term drinking water advisory that lasted at least one year between November 20, 1995 and June 20, 2021. Eligible individuals, including minors, may be eligible for compensation if they: Are...

Media Release: BGC Canada and NAFC sign MOU to advance reconciliation and support youth

MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 29, 2022 BGC Canada and NAFC sign MOU to advance reconciliation and support youth ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation OTTAWA – BGC Canada (formerly the Boys and Girls Club of Canada) and the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) signed a Memorandum of...

Media Release: Jennifer Rankin promoted to NAFC Senior Director

The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Rankin to the new role of NAFC Senior Director. Ms. Rankin is a member of Batchewana First Nation and has lived in Ottawa her entire life and has over 10 years’ experience working with various...

Friendship Centres prepared to innovate in new round of Investment Readiness Program

OTTAWA – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) unveiled its plan today for Friendship Centres (FCs), Provincial / Territorial Associations (PTAs), and other urban Indigenous social purpose organizations (SPOs) to benefit from a new wave of funding from the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). The NAFC will support and...

First Light and their evolving relationship with social enterprise

We’re pleased to launch a new feature highlighting the incredible work of Friendship Centres across the Movement – giving insights and inspiration on how urban Indigenous communities are building community, culture, and connection. As part of the Investment Readiness Program, in partnership with the Government of Canada, First Light was able...

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