Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OFIFC

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OFIFC The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres is a provincial Indigenous organization representing the collective interests of 28 Friendship Centres

The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) represents the collective interests of 31 Friendship Centres in cities and towns across the province.

Are you experienced in financial reporting, comfortable reviewing financial statements, or familiar with financial audit...
09/28/2026

Are you experienced in financial reporting, comfortable reviewing financial statements, or familiar with financial auditing practices?

The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is seeking independent community members to join its Audit Committee and support transparency and accountability.
Committee members will work with external auditors, review financial statements along with audit results, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

This is a volunteer, unpaid, remote opportunity open to volunteers anywhere in Ontario, requiring a commitment to three consecutive one-year terms, with approximately two virtual meetings per year and orientation provided by the Director of Finance.

If interested, please send your resume to Krista Kazakova at [email protected] by November 30.

On August 27, Dryden Native Friendship Centre hosted a “Building Our Future Together” event, celebrating an exciting ach...
09/24/2026

On August 27, Dryden Native Friendship Centre hosted a “Building Our Future Together” event, celebrating an exciting achievement with the acquisition of a new property 🏡✨

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by the Mayor, marked the beginning of new possibilities for the Centre and the community it serves. This new space will support future services, gatherings, and opportunities that foster connection, culture, growth, and belonging.

This next chapter reflects the importance of investing in a future where urban Indigenous people have a welcoming place to connect, participate, celebrate culture, and thrive.

Congratulations to the Dryden Native Friendship Centre on this incredible achievement! We look forward to seeing the many opportunities this property will bring to urban Indigenous people and the broader community. 🎊

With the arrival of the Autumnal Equinox, 🍂 we honour a transition in the sun’s annual cycle, when day and night reach a...
09/22/2026

With the arrival of the Autumnal Equinox, 🍂 we honour a transition in the sun’s annual cycle, when day and night reach a balance and we enter a new phase of the year.

Aki, which means Earth in Ojibwe, and all its inhabitants are preparing for winter. The falling leaves, animals adapting to the changing season, and the harvest moon illuminating the night all signal the natural world’s preparation for the colder, more restful months ahead.

This season reminds us that preparation is sacred: it grounds us, gives us strength, and reconnects us to the cycles that sustain all life.

As you prepare for the season ahead, what are you grateful for from the abundance that summer brought?

Ontario’s municipal elections take place October 26, and this is a critical moment for candidates, municipal leaders, an...
09/21/2026

Ontario’s municipal elections take place October 26, and this is a critical moment for candidates, municipal leaders, and voters to understand that reconciliation is local. In fact, the decisions that affect urban Indigenous people most directly are made at city council.

88% of Indigenous people in Ontario live in cities and towns, which means municipalities shape their daily realities. Municipal governments make decisions about where housing is built,
how transit systems operate, how emergency services respond, what health services are available, how public safety is managed, where recreation facilities are located, how land is used, and what local economic opportunities exist.

Every one of these choices has real and tangible impacts on urban Indigenous communities.

That’s why the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres is launching Reconciliation is Local: Make Friends with Your Friendship Centre.

Municipalities don’t have to figure this out on their own. They can make friends with their Friendship Centre, build meaningful partnerships, and work alongside Indigenous communities to advance reconciliation in practical, lasting ways. Read our full press release and our campaign paper https://ofifc.org/press-release-reconciliation-is-local-make-friends-with-your-friendship-centre/

The OFIFC is very proud to see the City of Sault Ste. Marie honor the Indigenous Friendship Centre with the Community Re...
09/17/2026

The OFIFC is very proud to see the City of Sault Ste. Marie honor the Indigenous Friendship Centre with the Community Recognition Award 🏆 — a clear illustration of Reconciliation In Action at the local level. This award celebrates the Centre’s important role in the community and its commitment to supporting Indigenous culture, traditional knowledge, and community‑based programming that strengthens Indigenous identity and belonging.

The dedication of the Indigenous Friendship Centre of Sault Ste. Marie continues to give a strong voice to urban Indigenous peoples. Keep up the amazing teamwork and bridge‑building that paves the way for a brighter future for Indigenous people living in Sault Ste. Marie. 🧡

On September 10, the Parry Sound Friendship Centre and the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board...
09/11/2026

On September 10, the Parry Sound Friendship Centre and the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board signed a new relationship protocol that commits both parties to working together in a way that honours culture, strengthens trust, and supports Indigenous-led early learning and childcare for families in the region. The OFIFC looks forward to this leading to renewed partnerships and improvements in Indigenous-led early learning and childcare across Parry Sound.

The Safety and Belonging research project seeks to address the lack of consistent, reliable, and comprehensive data rega...
09/04/2026

The Safety and Belonging research project seeks to address the lack of consistent, reliable, and comprehensive data regarding the needs and experiences of Indigenous women, girls, and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

The closing gathering, which took place on August 25-26th 2026, was a celebration of the critical and important work led by Friendship Centres and youth leaders over the past five years.

Together, participants informed the creation of culture-based, community-driven data collection methodologies, informed the development of actionable resources and wise practices for Friendship Centres and community partners, and celebrated the success of the youth leadership at the centre of the research project.

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The OFIFC has a released a new research publication: Visioning Two-Spirit Wellness in Urban Indigenous Communities: Buil...
09/01/2026

The OFIFC has a released a new research publication: Visioning Two-Spirit Wellness in Urban Indigenous Communities: Building Gender Diverse Communities.

This report explores how affirming, Indigenous-led mentorship and cultural reclamation support safer, more inclusive communities for 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Read the full report to learn more.

Read the Full Report →https://ofifc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BGDC-Publication-Final.pdf

The Anishinaabe calendar follows the moon cycles. Thirteen Moons guide the year, each reflecting changes in the environm...
09/01/2026

The Anishinaabe calendar follows the moon cycles. Thirteen Moons guide the year, each reflecting changes in the environment and carrying teachings for living mino‑bimaadiziwin (the good life). Names and teachings vary across regions and communities.

The ninth moon of Creation is the Corn Moon, a time when we learn about the cycle of life. Each cob of corn has thirteen rows of multicolored seeds, representing all the spirits waiting to begin their Earth Walk. These are the future generations for whom we must prepare for their walk through life and their journey ahead. The Corn Moon is not only about harvest or growth, but about responsibility as future beings are coming; the living is called to prepare the world for them.

What does it mean to you to have a responsibility to prepare the world for future generations?

For more information on how you can get involved or get these printed resources into your communities please email: [email protected]

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the OFIFC recognizes and remembers every life lost to overdose. We stand...
08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the OFIFC recognizes and remembers every life lost to overdose. We stand with the families, friends, communities and frontline workers carrying the weight of the ongoing drug crisis.

Overdose deaths are a public health emergency shaped by colonization, intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, poverty, homelessness, and unequal access to culturally safe care. Indigenous Peoples continue to be disproportionately affected by these harms which is why responses need to address not only the immediate risks related to substance use, but also the broader social and health factors that contribute to these harms.

Across Ontario, Friendship Centres provide culturally grounded, community-based supports that help people stay safe, connected and supported. Their work shows that meaningful solutions are rooted in Indigenous leadership, strong relationships and wholistic wellness.

Today, we honour those we have lost and we reaffirm our commitment to compassionate, Indigenous-led responses that prioritize care over punishment, reduce stigma and uphold every person’s dignity, hope and belonging.

If you or someone you know is looking for culturally grounded support, we encourage you to contact your nearest Friendship Centre. To find a Friendship Centre in your community, visit the Find a Friendship Centre page on the OFIFC website:

https://ow.ly/yqCQ50ZHk3q

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