N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
| N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre is one of 29 friendship centres located throughout Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2016: The centre hosted a regional education information session on September 19, 2016. The event at this location allowed Anishinabek Nation citizens to vote on a proposed education agreement.[2]
- March 2017: The centre hosted a discussion circle on March 3, 2017, led by George Couchie. The event at the centre covered topics such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and building community relationships.[3]
- June 2017: The musical group No Reservations began writing original music at this centre in 1995.[4]
- December 2017: The centre partnered with the Greater Sudbury Police Service to create a preventative strategy against violence toward Aboriginal women. The partnership resulted in the development of the Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Conference.[5]
- January 2019: On January 21, 2019, the organization hosted a screening of the Urban. Indigenous. Proud film series at its location on Elm Street in Sudbury. The centre provides social, cultural, and recreational programs to serve the urban Indigenous community in Greater Sudbury. The organization works to preserve First Nation language and culture while seeking to improve the quality of life for Indigenous people.[6]
- April 2022: The centre entered into a formal partnership with Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services to support the well-being of urban Indigenous families. It provides social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs for Indigenous people living in or moving to the Greater City of Sudbury. The organization focuses on preserving language and culture while empowering the urban Indigenous community.[7]
- April 2022: The centre established a formal partnership with Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services in March 2022. It is one of 29 friendship centres operating across Ontario. The organization worked with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres to draft its new protocol agreement.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indigenous groups sign new protocol agreement to clearly define their responsibilities", Anishinabek News, 22 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Monday afternoon in Sudbury", Anishinabek News, 16 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Taking it to the streets: Sudbury Police supervisors undertake cultural awareness training", Anishinabek News, 20 March 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Northern Lights Festival Boréal present incredible lineup of Indigenous artists", Anishinabek News, 28 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Preventative Medicine: Indigenous community, police seek continued funding for violence prevention program", Anishinabek News, 8 December 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous film series showcasing in Sudbury", Anishinabek News, 15 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services and N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre create new protocol agreement", Anishinabek News, 1 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).