N'Amerind Friendship Centre
| N'Amerind Friendship Centre | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
N'Amerind Friendship Centre is a friendship centre in London, Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2016: The centre hosted an information session and voting opportunity for the Anishinabek Education System on October 1, 2016.[2]
- December 2020: The centre collaborated with other regional agencies over four years to develop a specialized homelessness plan for First Nations people. It works to support urban First Nations people who may have limited housing opportunities on their home reserves.[3]
- March 2021: The N’Amerind Friendship Centre engaged in research to review the colonial justice system and renew Indigenous legal principles. The centre worked to highlight traditional Indigenous value systems where gender-based violence is considered unacceptable.[4]
- October 2021: The organization was one of the key collaborators involved in the multi-year effort to create Nshwaasnangong.[5]
- April 2022: Joel Kennedy serves as the Coordinator of the Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Program at this centre. The centre hosts a monthly fathers' night where fathers and children participate in healthy lifestyle activities.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Oneida Nation of the Thames runner inspires others to pursue personal goals", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Saturday, October 1 in London", Anishinabek News, 29 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "From planning to action: Three agencies come together to address rising number of First Nation homelessness in London", Anishinabek News, 17 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Revitalizing Indigenous cultural practices key to ending gender-based violence", Anishinabek News, 1 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New southwestern Ontario child care and family centre celebrates grand opening", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).