Bill Messenger Memorial Bursary
The Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC ) is pleased to announce the reactivation of the annual Bill Messenger Memorial Bursary, in honor of the late Elder, Bill Messenger.
OFIFC Programmes
The Federation has historically adopted a comprehensive Program Management Policy. This cornerstone Policy has been designed to provide guidance and clear direction to the Member Friendship Centres, OFIFC Programmes Committee, senior OFIFC Managers and Program staff with respect to managing OFIFC Programs.
As a province-wide organization The Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres represents 28 friendship centres across Ontario.
Our aim is "to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people living in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities which encourage equal access to and participation in Canadian society and which respects Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness."
To achieve this we provide programs that promote education, economic development, children's and youth initiatives, and cultural awareness.
Friendship Centres
Atikokan Native Friendship Centre
Barrie Native Friendship Centre
CanAm Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor
Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Inc
Dryden Native Friendship Centre
Fort Erie Indian Friendship Centre
Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Katarokwi Native Friendship Centre
MWikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre
Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre
Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
North Bay Indian Friendship Centre
N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
Odawa Native Friendship Centre
Sarnia-Lambton Friendship Centre
Sault Ste Marie Indian Friendship Centre
Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre