Despite promises to protect essential programs that empower Canadians, the federal government has neglected to mention Friendship Centres, despite the clear need, demonstrated success of Friendship Centres, past commitments, and the growing urban Indigenous population.
The NAFC continually advises the government that the costs of inaction and lack of investment will outweigh the cost of upfront and sustained investment in the largest Indigenous service delivery network in the country. The support for millions of people who rely on Friendship Centres and good jobs held by Indigenous people working at Friendship Centres, particularly Indigenous women, are at acute risk of disappearing….