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Program: Friendship Centre Administration

Organization: United Native Friendship Centre
Description of Services:
  • Administers social, cultural, economic or recreational programs for Indigenous people in the Fort Frances area
  • Provides a meeting place for urban Indigenous people and community members regardless of nationality
  • Works to build a bridge of understanding between Native and non-Native people
  • Hosts cultural events including Pow Wows and community barbeques
  • Participates in various community events such as hosting an annual Remembrance Day and co-sponsoring a Christmas Toy Drive
  • Offers crisis intervention, drop-in, advocacy, and other supports

    • Services and Programs:

    Fees: Membership - Small fee for annual membership; None for most programs and services
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples

    • Membership preferred but not mandatory
    Application: All programs require a signed consent form and completion of individual program intake
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 807-274-8541
    Fax: 807-274-4110
    Email: inquiry@unfc.org
    Website: www.unfc.org
    Address: PO Box 752
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 3N1
    Street
    Address:     		427 Mowat Ave
    Fort Frances
    Location:
    • Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
    • Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
    • Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
    Hours: Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


    Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
    Contacts: Sheila Helm - Receptionist
    Sheila McMahon - Executive Director
    807-274-8541 Ext 227 * smcmahon@unfc.org

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/2/2025

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