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Concerned by the fact that the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) has indicated it no longer recognizes the Final Special Bilateral Agreement and by the limited services being provided by the NFCM, the RCAAQ Board of Directors had no choice but to suspend the provincial membership of the NFCM, which was done on October 12, 2011. Notice of the decision was sent on November 15 to the partners of the NFCM.TO_THE_PARTNERS_NFCM_RCAAQ.pdf The RCAAQ wishes to assure urban Aboriginal citizens and organizations in Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec of its intention to continue working with them in order to adequately meet the needs of the urban Aboriginal population as expressed in The needs assessment of the Aboriginal people in the urban setting of Montreal, a study piloted by the RCAAQ in 2008 and here available Newsroom/Publications Hystory
The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) is a is a non-profit, non-sectarian, autonomous community development agency whose main mission is to promote, develop, and enhance the quality of life of urban Aboriginals living in Montreal. The NFCM, which is part of a regional and national initiative that aims to bridge the gaps between two cultures, has been serving the Aboriginal population of the eleven nations of Quebec, as well as Inuit and Métis from Montreal, for over 35 years. Furthermore, it has the mandate to act as frontline centre to provide information, services and ensure referral for urban migrating or transient Aboriginals. These nations include the Inuit, Cree, Mi’kmaq, Naskapi, Algonquin, Montagnais, Abenaki, Mohawk, Atikamekw, Huron and Malecite. The NFCM has developed and implemented several programs to carry out its mandate. For example, it has actively taken part in implementing the Native Para-Judicial Services of Québec to help Aboriginals find their way through the legal system, the First Nations Human Resources Development Service (FNHRDS) intended for people looking for training and employment opportunities, as well as the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) to provide crisis shelter and emergency housing services. The wide array of programs, activities and services offered by the NFCM reflects the growth and rapid evolution of Montreal’s population and the NFCM’s organizational flexibility to meet the increased needs. The NFCM has implemented an ambitious plan to renovate the facilities in 2010/2011 in order to increase its efficiency in terms of activity and service delivery, to maximize the use of space, to enhance the NFCM staff and clientele’s safety and security while improving its activities. The capital project (renovation) will result in a drastic upgrade of the facilities and will enhance our outreach capacity, while respecting and in harmony with our socio-cultural mandate.  SERVICES OFFEREDDay Centre (Monday to Friday) In-house Medical Clinic (Thursday) The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal offers several programs and services that can be divided into the following main areas of activities: Day Centre and Street Patrol, basic services (hot meals, shower/laundry, clothing and food bank), accompaniment ain the health system and the legal system, referral services, in-house medical clinic, health and wellbeing initiatives, employment, training and skills development (in collaboration with the FNHRDS), the Interband Centre for Youth (ICY), and many other socio-cultural activities offered all year round. The NFCM participates in the McGill University Pow Wow and the First Peoples Festival held on an annual basis, in addition to organizing activities and events all year round. In doing so, its goal is to bridge the gap between cultures, increase the public’s awareness and promote the Centre’s mission and mandate. The NFCM continuously adapts its services and programs in order to meet the evolving needs of its diversified clientele and to meet the challenges associated with operating the centre in the heart of a metropolis. Cultural program: drumming, beading, healing circle (weekly), stone sculpture (ICY), access to sweat lodges (Montreal Botanical Garden), Barbecue, McGill University Pow Wow, First Peoples Festival, reflection outings for youth and arts camp (ICY), monthly and annual themes celebrations. ClienteleYoung Aboriginals (aged 12 to 25), adults, elders CONTACT INFORMATIONNative Friendship Centre of Montreal 
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