The British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is the umbrella organization for the 25 Friendship Centres across BC.
Victoria, BC
Joined June 2012
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On Wednesday, October 29th, 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
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To watch the session, go to senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/harmony…
#UrbanIndigenous #FriendshipCentres #Housing #IndigenousVoices
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Read the full release: nafc.ca/news-media/media-rel…
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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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Great leaders start young. Support Friendship Centres as they grow the next generation of Indigenous leaders.
For more information, go to nafc.ca/support-the-fcm
#SupportYourLocalFriendshipCentre
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On behalf of the Friendship Centre Movement, the NAFC sends its deepest condolences to the family of Senator Murray Sinclair. Senator Sinclair was a titan of our communities, a remarkable leader and an unrelenting champion of justice and reconciliation in Canada.
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Here’s the first preview of our on-location episode with the Victoria Friendship Centre! Airing this Saturday on @CHEK_News at 6:30 pm PST.
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Calling all Indigenous housing providers/supporters. Funding is for Housing providers across Canada. Applications close on January 12, 2024. Learn what NICHI can do for you: GoToApply.ca/NICHI
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Deadline for workshop hosts is Dec. 31, 2023!
Individuals and groups are encouraged to put forward workshops focused on strengthening Indigenous youth voices, leadership, culture, personal wellness, and career and education planning.
Apply today: app.gatheringourvoices.ca/
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MEDIA RELEASE: National Association of Friendship Centres hosts its 2nd annual Urban Indigenous Summit.
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COMMUNIQUÉ: L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié organise son deuxième Sommet annuel des Autochtones en milieu urbain
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📢Save the Date! Gathering Our Voices (GOV) is coming to Victoria, BC March 19-22, 2024! 🎉
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Path Forward Community Fund applications are open until Sept 15!
This funding is available to help increase community safety planning and capacity building for Indigenous communities addressing the causes of gender-based violence.
Learn more:: bcaafc.com/path-forward/
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Applications for Path Forward Community Funding are open!
Funds are available to increase community safety planning and capacity building for Indigenous communities addressing gender-based violence.
Learn more and apply here: bcaafc.com/path-forward/
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NAFC Policy Analyst Victoria Marchand will be speaking on the Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Health panel on April 4th. Register for free: eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-t…
What crucial components are needed to improve the continuum of Indigenous health care? @nanokazii from @iphcc_ca and @nafc_anca tackle the answer and more at @JNJNews presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Health.
Register today: eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-t…
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The BCAAFC says one of its cultural advisors experienced racism at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, while the hotel says its staff were following overnight protocols and did provide help.
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Read the full BCAAFC and FNLC joint statement on the BCAFN website here: bcafn.ca/news/media-statemen…
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"We want people to know and to understand that treating Indigenous people, be their beloved elders, or anybody on the street, especially our Indigenous youth is unacceptable. We need people to understand that it's not acceptable to treat Indigenous people without humanity." LV
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We cannot, in good conscience, allow a gathering of 1000 Indigenous youth take place at a venue where violence and racism have recently occurred [..] We have significant concerns for the safety of Indigenous peoples at Hyatt Regency that must be addressed bit.ly/3ZF5suX
ALT B C A A F C, B C A F N, U B C I C and F N S logos on top on a white background. Text in black reads"Media Statement: Racism against Indigenous Cultural Leader by Hyatt Regency Vancouver Staff Prompts Call for Action. March 10th, 2023"