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Native Friendship Centre of Montreal

December 01, 2023

The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (French: Centre d'amitié autochtone de Montréal) is a Native Friendship Centre for Indigenous people in Montreal.[1][2][3] It opened in 1974 (as a drop-in centre) located on Bishop Street in Montreal.[4] In 1975 it became incorporated and two years later it moved to a location in the Côte-des-Neiges district, before moving to its current location at 2001 Saint Laurent Boulevard in 1995.[4]

At first it did not receive financial support from the province or city, which both argued that Status Indians were a matter of federal jurisdiction. However, many aboriginal people served by the centre do not have status.[1][2]

In 1987 the Native Woman's Shelter of Montreal was established. In 1990 another social epidemic was addressed with the organization of the first Native AIDS/HIV Conference in Quebec. In 1993, the Urban Aboriginal Economic Development Department was established.

The Native Friendship Centre does not endorse any particular world religious traditions but supports First Nations traditional spiritual practices. As well, visitors may participate if they choose to do so.

Wellness sessions with elders who visit and provide individual guidance, lead healing circles and organize sweat lodges from time to time. Courses on drum making and native arts and crafts are also available. The concept of culture and identity are depicted through the Native American art work displayed in the centre by local artists to keep the focus of their journey through city life. The centre also distributes various newsletters and papers from many communities within the province and throughout Canada[5] for those who are looking for a connection with their hometown and respective Nations.[6]

Mission statement edit

The mission of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) is to promote, develop and enhance the quality of life of Montreal's Urban Indigenous community. The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal is part of a regional and national initiative that bridges the gap between two cultures.

Current activities edit

To keep up with the growing demand for various activities among those who frequent the centre whether temporarily or long-term have become diverse and plentiful. These activities are aimed at keeping everyone occupied while visiting or living in the city.[7][8] There are services such as translation services (from varying aboriginal tongues to English and French) and bilingual web media for a calendar of events.[9]

Social outings such as Laser Quest outings, bowling trips, movie outings give everyone a change in venue. Classes in bead work, arts and crafts, cooking and drum making are a vital tradition to pass down to everyone. Psychological and medical counseling services such as medical transportation arrangement services for those who are not from the area or province. This includes arranging transportation to and from medical appointments or travel terminals. More technical services also provided on certain days of the week including legal services[10] for those who may have had an encounter with the law while visiting the areas of Montreal or for those who are new to the area and seek legal counsel for common questions and concerns.

Health workshops activities include the Diabetes Prevention Project, Ka’wahse (Homeless Street Patrol), and Hep C HIV/AIDS Prevention and Outreach Project, and participation in academic studies.[11][12]

Job Search Workshops and Life skills Programs[13] such as the Job Search and Human Relations or FNHRDCQ/EPOC Training Initiative.

Youth and adult programs on two separate calendars of events such as daily activities and outings.[14]

Membership[15] is given upon registration and entitles access to all featured in the facility.

In 1997, it opened a Head Start child care program.[16]

Current organizational features edit

The NFCM employs about 25 staff members[17] with a full roster of volunteers who are given commendation for their efforts. Funding is mostly obtained by private donations,[18] Band and Tribal Councils, Provincial and Federal Funding for Aboriginal Youth Programs, as most of the projects and campaigns are directly funded by the various organizations who welcome them such as the HIV/AIDS initiative as well as solidarity in movements against violence.[19] The shortage of housing which plagues most First Nations communities has trickled into the Montreal community where those residents are seeking salvation and coming to the Native Friendship Centre for shelter, help and guidance.[20] Many especially the Inuit are homeless and much has been done to help them through their hard times.[21]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Native centers shunned by Quebec". The Gazette. Montreal. September 13, 1977. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Native people need help (Editorial)". The Gazette. Montreal. September 14, 1977. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  3. ^ "Street Food - Montreal". Al-Jazeera. November 28, 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Native Friendship Center of Montreal". Nfcm.org. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  5. ^ "National Association of Friendship Centres". Nafc.ca. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  6. ^ "No One Is Illegal-MONTRÉAL: Tuesday: Defending the Land! (Native Friendship Center)". Nooneisillegal-montreal.blogspot.com. 2006-07-14. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  7. ^ Knight, Bryan M. (December 22, 1977). "Loneliness: The Christmas crisis that just won't quit". The Gazette. Montreal. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  8. ^ Wolpert, Jacob (October 16, 2002). "Petition, performances for Native culture". McGill Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Réseau Art Actuel". Rcaaq.org. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  10. ^ . Nfcm.org. Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  11. ^ Curran, Peggy (March 25, 2010). . The Gazette. Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  12. ^ . McGill University. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  13. ^ "Holistic approach taken to life skills training". Wind Speaker. May 1, 2005. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  14. ^ . Native Friendship Center of Montreal (NFCM). Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  15. ^ . Native Friendship Center of Montreal (NFCM). Archived from the original on August 28, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  16. ^ . Montreal Mirror. May 29, 1997. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  17. ^ . Native Friendship Center of Montreal (NFCM). Archived from the original on February 27, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  18. ^ (PDF). Native Friendship Center of Montreal. July 12, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 2, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  19. ^ "Resources available to victims of sexual assault Montreal" (PDF). la Table de concertation en matière d’agressions à caractère sexuel de Montréal. Retrieved April 12, 2010.[dead link]
  20. ^ "Nunavik housing crunch squeezes Inuit onto Montreal streets". CBC News - Montreal -. 2008-05-27. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
  21. ^ Kishigami, Nobuhiro (May 2006). (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 16, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2010.

External links edit

  • Official site

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The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal French Centre d amitie autochtone de Montreal is a Native Friendship Centre for Indigenous people in Montreal 1 2 3 It opened in 1974 as a drop in centre located on Bishop Street in Montreal 4 In 1975 it became incorporated and two years later it moved to a location in the Cote des Neiges district before moving to its current location at 2001 Saint Laurent Boulevard in 1995 4 At first it did not receive financial support from the province or city which both argued that Status Indians were a matter of federal jurisdiction However many aboriginal people served by the centre do not have status 1 2 In 1987 the Native Woman s Shelter of Montreal was established In 1990 another social epidemic was addressed with the organization of the first Native AIDS HIV Conference in Quebec In 1993 the Urban Aboriginal Economic Development Department was established The Native Friendship Centre does not endorse any particular world religious traditions but supports First Nations traditional spiritual practices As well visitors may participate if they choose to do so Wellness sessions with elders who visit and provide individual guidance lead healing circles and organize sweat lodges from time to time Courses on drum making and native arts and crafts are also available The concept of culture and identity are depicted through the Native American art work displayed in the centre by local artists to keep the focus of their journey through city life The centre also distributes various newsletters and papers from many communities within the province and throughout Canada 5 for those who are looking for a connection with their hometown and respective Nations 6 Contents 1 Mission statement 2 Current activities 3 Current organizational features 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksMission statement editThe mission of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal NFCM is to promote develop and enhance the quality of life of Montreal s Urban Indigenous community The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal is part of a regional and national initiative that bridges the gap between two cultures Current activities editTo keep up with the growing demand for various activities among those who frequent the centre whether temporarily or long term have become diverse and plentiful These activities are aimed at keeping everyone occupied while visiting or living in the city 7 8 There are services such as translation services from varying aboriginal tongues to English and French and bilingual web media for a calendar of events 9 Social outings such as Laser Quest outings bowling trips movie outings give everyone a change in venue Classes in bead work arts and crafts cooking and drum making are a vital tradition to pass down to everyone Psychological and medical counseling services such as medical transportation arrangement services for those who are not from the area or province This includes arranging transportation to and from medical appointments or travel terminals More technical services also provided on certain days of the week including legal services 10 for those who may have had an encounter with the law while visiting the areas of Montreal or for those who are new to the area and seek legal counsel for common questions and concerns Health workshops activities include the Diabetes Prevention Project Ka wahse Homeless Street Patrol and Hep C HIV AIDS Prevention and Outreach Project and participation in academic studies 11 12 Job Search Workshops and Life skills Programs 13 such as the Job Search and Human Relations or FNHRDCQ EPOC Training Initiative Youth and adult programs on two separate calendars of events such as daily activities and outings 14 Membership 15 is given upon registration and entitles access to all featured in the facility In 1997 it opened a Head Start child care program 16 Current organizational features editThe NFCM employs about 25 staff members 17 with a full roster of volunteers who are given commendation for their efforts Funding is mostly obtained by private donations 18 Band and Tribal Councils Provincial and Federal Funding for Aboriginal Youth Programs as most of the projects and campaigns are directly funded by the various organizations who welcome them such as the HIV AIDS initiative as well as solidarity in movements against violence 19 The shortage of housing which plagues most First Nations communities has trickled into the Montreal community where those residents are seeking salvation and coming to the Native Friendship Centre for shelter help and guidance 20 Many especially the Inuit are homeless and much has been done to help them through their hard times 21 See also editN Swakamok Native Friendship Centre SudburyReferences edit a b Native centers shunned by Quebec The Gazette Montreal September 13 1977 Retrieved April 12 2010 a b Native people need help Editorial The Gazette Montreal September 14 1977 Retrieved April 12 2010 Street Food Montreal Al Jazeera November 28 2008 Retrieved April 12 2010 a b Native Friendship Center of Montreal Nfcm org Retrieved April 12 2010 National Association of Friendship Centres Nafc ca Retrieved April 12 2010 No One Is Illegal MONTREAL Tuesday Defending the Land Native Friendship Center Nooneisillegal montreal blogspot com 2006 07 14 Retrieved April 12 2010 Knight Bryan M December 22 1977 Loneliness The Christmas crisis that just won t quit The Gazette Montreal Retrieved April 12 2010 Wolpert Jacob October 16 2002 Petition performances for Native culture McGill Tribune Retrieved April 12 2010 permanent dead link Reseau Art Actuel Rcaaq org Retrieved April 12 2010 Calendar Native Friendship Center of Montreal Nfcm org Archived from the original on May 3 2009 Retrieved April 12 2010 Curran Peggy March 25 2010 Homeless aboriginals face health care dilemma The Gazette Archived from the original on March 29 2010 Retrieved April 12 2010 Aboriginal Mental Health Research Team AMHRT McGill University Archived from the original on 23 March 2010 Retrieved 12 April 2010 Holistic approach taken to life skills training Wind Speaker May 1 2005 Retrieved April 12 2010 NFCM A Big Family Native Friendship Center of Montreal NFCM Archived from the original on February 23 2010 Retrieved April 12 2010 You can become a member Native Friendship Center of Montreal NFCM Archived from the original on August 28 2009 Retrieved April 12 2010 A Head Start Montreal Mirror May 29 1997 Archived from the original on June 5 2011 Retrieved April 12 2010 Our Team Native Friendship Center of Montreal NFCM Archived from the original on February 27 2011 Retrieved April 12 2010 On going Donations Needed PDF Native Friendship Center of Montreal July 12 2004 Archived from the original PDF on September 2 2009 Retrieved April 12 2010 Resources available to victims of sexual assault Montreal PDF la Table de concertation en matiere d agressions a caractere sexuel de Montreal Retrieved April 12 2010 dead link Nunavik housing crunch squeezes Inuit onto Montreal streets CBC News Montreal 2008 05 27 Retrieved April 12 2010 Kishigami Nobuhiro May 2006 Homeless Inuit in Montreal PDF Archived from the original PDF on September 16 2009 Retrieved April 12 2010 External links editOfficial site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Native Friendship Centre of Montreal amp oldid 1039681827, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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