OFIFC’s Labour Force and Training Strategic Framework (Revised October 2020)
The OFIFC has established four strategic goals aimed at increasing urban Indigenous involvement in the labour force. By addressing systemic ....
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OFIFC Congratulates RoseAnne Archibald
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) congratulates RoseAnne Archibald on her historic election victory to become the first ....
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OFIFC continues to mourn residential school survivors as Cowessess First Nation discovers over 600 unmarked graves
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is expressing its heartfelt sadness about the identification of over 600 unmarked ....
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Released Today: National Action Plan on MMIWG and 2SLGTBQQIA+ People
On the 2nd Anniversary of the release of the Final Report of the MMIWG National Inquiry the Core Working ....
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2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan: Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
(Ottawa) June 3, 2021—In response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the Métis ....
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2SLGBTQQIA+ Sub-Working Group Releases their Report on the National Action Plan
The 2SLGBTQQIA+ Sub-Working Group, has released their report on the National Action Plan on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People See the ....
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OFIFC mourns 215 Indigenous children and all who suffered at residential schools
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is deeply saddened by the horrific news of finding 215 children buried ....
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OFIFC welcomes new Executive Director
May 10, 2021 — The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is pleased to announce that, starting today, Gertie ....
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Revitalizing Indigenous Cultural Practices Key to Ending Gender-based Violence
Research confirms youth participation in rights-of-passage ceremonies can lead to a reduction in violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ ....
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Notice for Persons who were Crown Wards
2021-02-19 Epiq Class Action Services Proposed Settlement (Long Form)
Position Profile: OFIFC Executive Director
The OFIFC, in partnership with Leaders International, is embarking on an Executive Search for the OFIFC's next Executive Director. Please ....
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Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and Association of Municipalities of Ontario Memorandum of Understanding
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) entered into this partnership ....
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Announcement Letter from Transition Committee, Planned Retirement of Executive Director
Please click the link below: 2020-12-09 MEMORANDUM- Announcement Letter from Transition Committee “This is a milestone in the history of ....
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OFIFC Life Long Care Evaluation Request for Proposals
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is currently accepting proposals for the evaluation of the Life Long Care (LLC) ....
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“The work of a leader is to carry the bones of the people”: exploring female-led articulation of Indigenous knowledge in an urban setting.
Learn how OFIFC Executive Director Sylvia Maracle has applied leadership principles grounded in Indigenous knowledge https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/YD8ADTBH6WVAYVEWZYAI/full
Indigenous communities and Ontario municipalities sign agreement to advance reconciliation
Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship signed by the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and the Association of Municipalities ....
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New, culturally centered programs and services required to advance the prosperity of urban Indigenous people: study
Report advocates for shift from “poverty reduction” to “cultivating prosperity” as the means to deliver social and economic benefits to ....
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Wiisinadaa Spring Newsletter
Wiisinadaa Spring 2020 Newsletter
Resource List for Friendship Centres to support community during COVID-19 Pandemic
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres This guide provides you with a list of resources to support community members to ....
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North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre to take part in the Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative
The OFIFC is pleased to announce that the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC) was 1 of 24 organizations selected ....
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