Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OFIFC

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OFIFC The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres is a provincial Indigenous organization representing the collective interests of 28 Friendship Centres

The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) represents the collective interests of 31 Friendship Centres in cities and towns across the province.

The Safety and Belonging research project seeks to address the lack of consistent, reliable, and comprehensive data rega...
09/04/2026

The Safety and Belonging research project seeks to address the lack of consistent, reliable, and comprehensive data regarding the needs and experiences of Indigenous women, girls, and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

The closing gathering, which took place on August 25-26th 2026, was a celebration of the critical and important work led by Friendship Centres and youth leaders over the past five years.

Together, participants informed the creation of culture-based, community-driven data collection methodologies, informed the development of actionable resources and wise practices for Friendship Centres and community partners, and celebrated the success of the youth leadership at the centre of the research project.

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The OFIFC has a released a new research publication: Visioning Two-Spirit Wellness in Urban Indigenous Communities: Buil...
09/01/2026

The OFIFC has a released a new research publication: Visioning Two-Spirit Wellness in Urban Indigenous Communities: Building Gender Diverse Communities.

This report explores how affirming, Indigenous-led mentorship and cultural reclamation support safer, more inclusive communities for 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Read the full report to learn more.

Read the Full Report →https://ofifc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BGDC-Publication-Final.pdf

The Anishinaabe calendar follows the moon cycles. Thirteen Moons guide the year, each reflecting changes in the environm...
09/01/2026

The Anishinaabe calendar follows the moon cycles. Thirteen Moons guide the year, each reflecting changes in the environment and carrying teachings for living mino‑bimaadiziwin (the good life). Names and teachings vary across regions and communities.

The ninth moon of Creation is the Corn Moon, a time when we learn about the cycle of life. Each cob of corn has thirteen rows of multicolored seeds, representing all the spirits waiting to begin their Earth Walk. These are the future generations for whom we must prepare for their walk through life and their journey ahead. The Corn Moon is not only about harvest or growth, but about responsibility as future beings are coming; the living is called to prepare the world for them.

What does it mean to you to have a responsibility to prepare the world for future generations?

For more information on how you can get involved or get these printed resources into your communities please email: [email protected]

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the OFIFC recognizes and remembers every life lost to overdose. We stand...
08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the OFIFC recognizes and remembers every life lost to overdose. We stand with the families, friends, communities and frontline workers carrying the weight of the ongoing drug crisis.

Overdose deaths are a public health emergency shaped by colonization, intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, poverty, homelessness, and unequal access to culturally safe care. Indigenous Peoples continue to be disproportionately affected by these harms which is why responses need to address not only the immediate risks related to substance use, but also the broader social and health factors that contribute to these harms.

Across Ontario, Friendship Centres provide culturally grounded, community-based supports that help people stay safe, connected and supported. Their work shows that meaningful solutions are rooted in Indigenous leadership, strong relationships and wholistic wellness.

Today, we honour those we have lost and we reaffirm our commitment to compassionate, Indigenous-led responses that prioritize care over punishment, reduce stigma and uphold every person’s dignity, hope and belonging.

If you or someone you know is looking for culturally grounded support, we encourage you to contact your nearest Friendship Centre. To find a Friendship Centre in your community, visit the Find a Friendship Centre page on the OFIFC website:

https://ow.ly/yqCQ50ZHk3q

The OFIFC is excited to celebrate a historic milestone with the Gihekdagye Friendship Centre! 🎉 Located at 274 Colborne ...
08/21/2026

The OFIFC is excited to celebrate a historic milestone with the Gihekdagye Friendship Centre! 🎉 Located at 274 Colborne Street in Brantford, this building represents a gathering place where our cultures are honoured, our languages are spoken, our children are nurtured, and families grow stronger together. 🤝

This space opens doors to stability, belonging, culture, and continued service for urban Indigenous members across Brantford, Brant, Norfolk, and Haldimand.

The OFIFC is proud to support the important work of the Friendship Centre movement, ensuring that Indigenous Peoples in our cities have access to culturally grounded services, language revitalization, childcare, housing support, health resources, and so much more. 🧡

Congratulations to Gihekdagye Friendship Centre on this exciting new era! Thank you to everyone involved for your vision, commitment, and unwavering dedication. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of Gihekdagye Friendship Centre in the years ahead.

Exciting New    The OFIFC is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor – Health to join their Community Wellness Team! Are you eag...
08/20/2026

Exciting New

The OFIFC is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor – Health to join their Community Wellness Team!

Are you eager to advance Health strategic priorities that strengthen Indigenous self-determination and enhance quality of life in urban Indigenous communities? Can you offer expert, strengths- based advocacy through public policy research and analysis, recommend Indigenous-led solutions, and help drive systems change that supports Friendship Centre communities? If so, this role is for you!

🧭 What You’ll Do

🔹Conduct in-depth policy research, analysis, and advocacy to assess impacts on the Friendship Centre Movement and recommend strategic, Indigenous-led approaches.

🔹Provide expert strategic advice and develop/communicate organizational policy positions, frameworks, and resources to support urban Indigenous self-determination.

🔹Lead policy implementation and evaluation, conducting an intersectional, wholistic view.

🔹Strengthen government and stakeholder partnerships, supporting Friendship Centres through field engagement, local advocacy, and capacity-building.

🎓 What You Bring

🔹Education in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field

🔹3–5 years in policy advisory role

🔹An exceptional communicator, consistently meeting deadlines

🔹Strong communication, strategic thinking & relationship‑building skills

🔹Experience working within the Indigenous non-profit policy space is a major asset


📍Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
🛑 Closing Date: on August 27, 2026
💵 Hiring Range: $80,000 - $84,400

If you see yourself in this role, or know someone who would excel in it, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply at: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/ONT5100OFIF/JobBoard/fd13bb24-648b-4d23-ab83-e2cab69c5fde/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=714deb42-1d0d-46ce-bf2c-27e71211ba3d

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Are you passionate about Indigenous education, decolonizing pedagogy, and creating meaningful change in systems that imp...
08/17/2026

Are you passionate about Indigenous education, decolonizing pedagogy, and creating meaningful change in systems that impact urban Indigenous people and communities?

The OFIFC is an experienced Instructor for Systems Change to assess, design, deliver, and evaluate learning programs and initiatives focused on disrupting and dismantling anti-Indigenous racism across government, health, social services, and other public-facing contexts.

📌What You’ll Do

🔹Design and deliver learning programs by developing and facilitating courses, workshops, and training using Indigenous, decolonizing, and trauma-informed approaches to address anti-Indigenous racism.

🔹Support learner success and well-being by creating safe and inclusive learning environments; assessing learners; managing online, in-person, and blended learning; and responding to learner needs and concerns.

🔹Evaluate and improve programs by analyzing learning outcomes, curriculum, materials, technologies, feedback, and data to strengthen program effectiveness and learner experiences.

🔹Build collaborative partnerships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, instructors, researchers, and organizational partners to advance Indigenous learning initiatives and strengthen support for urban Indigenous communities.


🤝 What You Bring

🔹A master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience with emphasis on Indigenous connections, lived experience, and learning.

🔹2+ years of instructional experience, including 1+ year applying Indigenous approaches to teaching, learning, and knowledge transfer.

🔹Experience in a health or social service setting is an asset.

📍Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
🛑 Closing Date: on August 24, 2026
💵 Hiring Range: $80,000 - $84,400

If you or someone you know is passionate about advancing culturally grounded education and transforming systems to better serve urban Indigenous peoples and communities, we encourage you to apply!

👉 Apply at: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/ONT5100OFIF/JobBoard/fd13bb24-648b-4d23-ab83-e2cab69c5fde/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e72d9ac3-963e-4396-bda0-86ba3d4c32b0

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The Pathways Program took place Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31. Together, York University and the Ontario Federation...
08/14/2026

The Pathways Program took place Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31. Together, York University and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres supported Indigenous youth in building careers across business, engineering, and technology. 💡🔧

Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and campus support, with York University Centre for Indigenous Student Services we're empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators & changemakers. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who helped make this initiative possible, ensuring accessible, culturally relevant pathways to higher education become a reality! 🎓

# ReconciliationInAction

Our recent Annual General Meeting brought together passionate leaders from across Ontario to drive meaningful change and...
08/12/2026

Our recent Annual General Meeting brought together passionate leaders from across Ontario to drive meaningful change and build a stronger, more inclusive future for our communities.

Through these powerful resolutions, we are committing to reconciliation, empowerment, and building resilient networks that leave no one behind.

The 2026 AGM resolutions reflect a powerful dedication to driving positive change, fostering community resilience, and advancing reconciliation across Ontario. Key initiatives range from modernizing CRA guidelines, empowering youth leadership, and championing Indigenous stewardship of the Great Lakes, to prioritizing Indigenous vendor procurement and strengthening in-person networking. We are also deeply dedicated to inclusion and safety through a focus on supporting adults with disabilities, K-12 education action plans, emergency management frameworks, and the expansion of urban Indigenous prevention supports.

These resolutions represent our shared commitment to progress, equity, and a deeply collaborative future. Thank you to all our members and for your dedication to improving the wellbeing of urban Indigenous communities!

Today, on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honour the strength, resilience, and rich cultures of ...
08/09/2026

Today, on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honour the strength, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples around the globe. Indigenous communities steward some of the planet's most important lands and contribute immeasurably to its cultural and linguistic diversity.

In Ontario urban spaces, Friendship Centres serve as fundamental hubs of connection, culture, and belonging. Through essential programs and services, they help strengthen Indigenous communities while ensuring Indigenous voices, traditions, and rights continue to be celebrated and upheld.

This August 9th, the OFIFC encourages everyone to recognize Indigenous resilience, celebrate Indigenous voices, and commit to advancing respect for Indigenous rights.

Whether in rural, remote, or urban communities, Indigenous Peoples continue to enrich our shared future with their knowledge, leadership, and enduring contributions. Indigenous teachings remind us of the importance of caring for one another, protecting the natural world, and honouring the responsibilities we hold for future generations.

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M5A1E8

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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