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L'Association nationale des centres d'amitié a été honorée de participer à l'annonce d'aujourd'hui aux côtés de la ministre Gull-Masty, du ministre Solomon et des partenaires de Services aux Autochtones Canada. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.nafc.ca/news-media

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The National Association of Friendship Centres was honoured to be part of today’s announcement alongside Minister Gull-Masty, Minister Solomon, and partners from Indigenous Services Canada. Read more about the $168 million funding announcement at www.nafc.ca/news-media

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The NAFC welcomes $168 million investment over 5 years to support Friendship Centres across Canada. www.nafc.ca/news-media ---- L’ANCA se réjouit d’un investissement de 168 M$ sur cinq ans pour soutenir les Centres d’amitié à travers le Canada. www.nafc.ca/news-media

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Today, March 27 at 2:00 pm EST Minister Gull-Masty will make an announcement regarding funding for Indigenous-led health, wellness, and community supports. Learn more here. www.canada.ca/en/indigenou...

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Exciting news! This year the NAFC has a new sponsorship tier for our National Youth Forum. Check out our Future Leader Package and help send a youth to the 36th National Youth Forum in Brandon, Manitoba on July 24-26, 2026! To learn more, go to www.nafc.ca/youth-forum.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The NAFC is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner. To learn more, please visit the following link: nafc.ca/careers - - L'ANCA recrute pour un·e partenaire affaires en ressources humaines. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter le lien suivant : nafc.ca/contact-us/c...

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Gord Johns @gordjohns.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Friendship Centres are lifelines. I’ve seen it in Nunavut and here at home--food, housing, mental-health supports, culture, belonging. Demand is rising, but Budget 2025 offers nothing. I asked when long-term funding will come. Centres need certainty. We’ll keep pushing.

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MP Johns asks the government to commit to funding much-needed friendship centres

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Rankin as Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, January 26, 2026. nafc.ca/downloads/na...

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The NAFC's Winter 2025 Newsletter is now available. Read or download at the link in here: issuu.com/nafc_anca/do...

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We are sharing a recent CBC article featuring NAFC President Pamela Glode-Desrochers, and BCAAFC Executive Director Celeste Hayward regarding federal Friendship Centre funding.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Art autochtone. Cadeaux faits main. Joignez-vous à nous au Marché artisanal autochtone, du 9-11 décembre à l’hôtel The Westin Ottawa. Découvrez le travail de plus de 40 artisanes et artisans autochtones et trouvez quelque chose de beau pour vous ou pour un être cher.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Indigenous art. Handmade gifts. Supporting Community. Join us for the Indigenous Artisan Market, December 9 to 11 at The Westin Ottawa. Browse the work of more than 40 Indigenous artisans and find something beautiful for yourself or a loved one. #SupportIndigenous #ShopIndigenous #IndigenousArt

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Support Indigenous artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts at the Indigenous Artisan Market, December 9 to 11 at The Westin Ottawa. Over 40 artisans will be showcasing beadwork, quillwork, woodwork, art, and more. 9AM to 5PM #SupportIndigenous #CraftMarket #ShopIndigenous

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Soutenez les artistes autochtones et trouvez des cadeaux uniques au Marché artisanal autochtone, du 9 au 11 décembre à l’hôtel The Westin Ottawa. Plus de 40 artisanes et artisans y présenteront leurs créations : broderie de perles, paperole, sculpture sur bois, œuvres d’art et bien plus encore.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

In the episode Friendship, Leadership, and the Movement, Len Pierre (Katzie) sits down with NAFC Youth Executive Samantha Jack (Nuu-chah-nulth & Yale First Nations) to talk about the Friendship Centre Movement youtu.be/7eJuFLO4uqU?... nafc.ca/news-media/p...

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Following the tabling of the first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney, reactions have been mixed among Indigenous community leaders. Pam Glode-Desrochers, president of the NAFC and executive director of the Mi'kmaw Native FC, shared her pov with host, Alison Brunette.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

La directrice générale de l’ANCA, Jocelyn W. Formsma, la vice-présidente de l’ANCA, Lois Duke, ainsi que Stacey Howse, directrice générale du First Light Friendship Centre et membre du conseil d’administration de l’ANCA,

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

NAFC CEO Jocelyn W. Formsma, NAFC Vice President Lois Duke, and First Light Friendship Centre CEO and NAFC Board Member Stacey Howse attended the Senate Committee on National Finance to discuss federal programs and initiatives to support the creation of housing senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/harmony/en/p...

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

OTTAWA, ONTARIO – November 4, 2025 – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) expresses deep concern with the release of the 2025 Federal Budget and the government’s missed opportunity to address the realities of urban Indigenous people.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Please join the NAFC as we gather on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation in a summit focused on urban Indigenous capacity building, knowledge sharing and action planning. Registration is now live! For more info: nafc.ca/summit-2025

NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from the National Association of Friendship Centres! Wishing everyone a fun and safe night filled with treats, laughter, and community. Stay safe and take care of one another!

NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

WATCH: The Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS) ensures advocacy and support for local friendship centres. Laurie Bouvier is the executive director of AFCS. nafc.ca/news-media/s...

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The National Association of Friendship Centres has asked for $65M in funding for 2025, but Prime Minister Mark Carney has said some tough choices are coming in his Nov. 4 budget. www.aptnnews.ca?p=278786

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Friendship Centres CEO worried about Federal Budget

Jocelyn Formsma is worried about the lack of communication from Indigenous Services Canada since making pre-budget submission.

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Friendship Centres need long-term government funding so that they can continue to provide Urban Indigenous people across Canada with programs and services that are essential and culturally-relevant. Visit: nafc.ca/support-the-... #SupportYourLocalFriendshipCentre

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Friendship Centres have been a focal point for urban Indigenous communities for culture, safety, support, and connection. But federal funding is expiring – and long-term investment is urgently needed. #SupportTheFriendshipCentreMovement Learn more: nafc.ca/support-the-...

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Canada Strong Starts with Friendship Centres: Investing in Urban Indigenous Communities Builds National Resilience nafc.ca/news-media/w...

The chief executive officer of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) says she’s worried about a lack of communication from Indigenous Services Canada since she made the organization’s pre-budget submission during a meeting in early August. nafc.ca/news-media/a...

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We’re pleased to share our recent opinion editorial published in The Hill Times, titled: “Federal funding out of touch with Indigenous realities”. Read the full article here: nafc.ca/news-media/t...

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Félicitations aux nouveaux membres du conseil d’administration du Conseil national de réconciliation ! www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/fra/17406828...

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Congratulations to the newly appointed National Council for Reconciliation Board of Directors! www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/17406828...

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L'ANCA recrute un analyste des politiques – FFADA2E+, lutte contre la violence et équité et un analyste des politiques - enfance et jeunesse et deux assistants de recherche à temps partiel ! Venez rejoindre notre grande équipe ! nafc.bamboohr.com/careers Date de clôture: Le 7 mars 2025 à 17 heures.

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The NAFC is hiring a Policy Analyst – MMIWG2S+, Anti-Violence and Equity, Policy Analyst – Children and Youth, and two part-time Research Assistants! Come join our great team! Link: nafc.bamboohr.com/careers Closing Date - March 7, 2025 at 5 pm.

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L'ANCA recrute un coordinateur de programme ou une coordinatrice de programme et un coordinateur de programme - Développement économique et du travail ou une coordinatrice de programme - Développement économique et du travail ! Lien : nafc.bamboohr.com/careers Date de clôture - Le 7 mars 2025.

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NAFC - ANCA @nafc-anca.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

The NAFC is hiring a Program Coordinator, and a Program Coordinator - Economic and Labour Development! Come join our great team! Link: nafc.bamboohr.com/careers Closing Date - March 7, 2025 at 5 pm.

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The NAFC is hiring a Director of Finance. Come join our great team! Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5 pm on March 14, 2025, detailing how your qualifications align with our needs. nafc.bamboohr.com/careers/46

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We’re back for another day of learning, sharing, and deepening our understanding of Indigenous language revitalization. From the National Action Plan for Indigenous Languages to keynote speakers like Falcon McLeod and Kahentawaks Tiewishaw, today’s sessions are sure to inspire.

La première journée du Forum sur les langues autochtones de l'ANCA s'est achevée sur un sentiment d'inspiration. Du discours d’ouverture de M. Ronald E. Ignace, commissaire aux langues autochtones, suivi de discussions dynamiques dans les salles en petits groupes, aux présentations éclairantes du

As day one of the NAFC’s Indigenous Languages Forum ended, we left feeling inspired. Beginning with a keynote address from Dr. Ronald E. Ignace, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, to the dynamic discussions in breakout rooms, today was filled with insightful presentations from the

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Le tout premier commissaire aux langues autochtones, M. Ronald E. Ignace, a ouvert aujourd’hui le Forum sur les langues autochtones par un discours liminaire dans lequel il a fait part de son expérience de vie, du lien étroit qui existe entre la culture et la langue, et des efforts déployés pour