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NAFC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with AFN

HALIFAX, April 10, 2006 –  The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN).

This MOU sets out that the AFN is the representative organization for First Nations citizens and that the NAFC is the service delivery agency for First Nations citizens.

The MOU also calls for four specific protocol agreements to be developed in the
areas of communications, policy, recognition and research.

These specific protocols will be brought to this summer’s Annual General Meeting
for ratification from our membership.

Click Here to read the Memorandum of Understanding (pdf)


The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is encouraging everyone to participate in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey and Aboriginal Children's Survey.

The Aboriginal Peoples Survey is a national survey of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and will provide valuable data on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.   

The Aboriginal Children’s Survey / Survey of Northern Children is a national survey of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and children living in the territories and will provide valuable data on the development and well-being of Aboriginal and Northern children under the age of six.   

These surveys are important as data can be used to:

• honour and acknowledge cultural values and diversity

• raise awareness of strengths and challenges

• provide up-to-date information and a picture of the current situation

• track changes over time

• allow good policy decision-making regarding services for people including children

• assist in advocating for resources.

Both surveys will be taking place until January 2007 and results will be available in 2008.

We are encouraging each Friendship Centre to display the survey information so that clients can be informed and everyone can participate. 

Our lives, Our Future!

More Information on the Surveys can be found here:

pdf FAQ on the Aboriginal Children’s Survey (English and French)
pdf

FAQ on the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (English and French)
pdf Survey Brochure (English)
pdf Survey Poster (French)

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NAFC Policy Documents:

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples - FINAL REPORT

NAFC Policy papers: The Prime Minister Roundtables

Research Papers:

NAFC - Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS)

Resources:

NAFC HepC Manual

Preventing HepC Fact Sheet
Body Tattooing Fact Sheet
Living with HepC Fact Sheet
Sacred Plant, Sacred Ways - Tobacco Reduction Program






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