National Aboriginal Organizations

AFOAAboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) is the centre for excellence and innovation in Aboriginal finance and management. We are the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day to day needs of those Aboriginal professionals who are working in all areas of finance and management – today's leaders and those of the future.

1066 Somerset Street West - Suite 301
Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4T3
Phone: (613) 722-5543
Toll Free: 1-866-722-2362
Fax: (613) 722-3467
E-mail: info@afoa.ca

 

AboriginalHealingFoundationAboriginal Healing Foundation
Our vision is one where those affected by the legacy of Physical Abuse and Sexual Abuse experienced in Residential School have addressed the effects of unresolved trauma in meaningful terms, have broken the cycle of abuse, and have enhanced their capacity as individuals, families, communities and nations to sustain their well being and that of future generations.

75 Albert Street, Suite 801
Ottawa, ON,  K1P 5E7
Phone: (613) 237-4441
Fax: (613) 237-4442
Toll Free: (888) 725-8886

 

AHRDCCAboriginal Human Resource Council (AHRC)
The Aboriginal Human Resource Council (AHRC), formed in 1998, is a national public-private, not-for-profit organization with a mandate to advance the full participation of Aboriginal people in Canada’s labour market on a national level. The council has earned a national reputation for service excellence and human resource innovation through the programs, products, services, and projects it has developed with the help of many partners.

708 - 2nd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK,  S7K 2E1
Toll Free: 1-866-711-5091
Phone: (306) 956-5360
Fax: (306) 956-5361
E-mail: contact.us@aboriginalhr.ca

 

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Aboriginal Nurses AssociationAboriginal Nurses Association of Canada
A.N.A.C. is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that was established out of the recognition that Aboriginal people's health needs can best be met and understood by health professionals of a similar cultural background. An affiliate group of the Canadian Nurses Association, it is the only Aboriginal professional nursing organization in Canada.

56 Sparks Street - Suite 502
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5A9
Phone: (613) 724-4677
Toll Free: 1-866-724-3049
Fax: (613) 724-4718
E-mail: info@anac.on.ca

 

AboriginalSportsCircleAboriginal Sports Circle
The Aboriginal Sport Circle is Canada’s national voice for Aboriginal sport, which brings together the interests of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. Established in 1995, the Aboriginal Sport Circle was created through a national consensus-building process, in response to the need for more accessible and equitable sport and recreation opportunities for Aboriginal peoples.

Unit 7, 34 McCumber Road
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory
Cornwall Island, ON K6H 5R7
Phone: (613) 938-1176  
Fax: (613) 938-9181

Satellite Office
275 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0L9
Phone: (613) 236-9624
E-mail: executivedirector@aboriginalsportcircle.ca

 

AboriginalTourismCanadaAboriginal Tourism Canada
The Aboriginal tourism community of Canada welcomes you. We offer some exciting and new corners of the world to explore. North, East, South and West – come find us in your quest in Canada!

We are the First Nations (North American Indian), the Inuit (Eskimo) and the Métis of Canada and we invite you to discover 21st century authentic experiences in our lands, our cultures and lifestyles.

116 Lisgar Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, ON, K2P 0C2
Phone: (603) 235-2067
Toll Free: 1.800.724.7872
Fax: (613) 238-3878
E-mail: info@aboriginaltourism.ca

 

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Arctic Co-Op LimitedArctic Co-Operatives Limited
Arctic Co-operatives Limited is a service federation that is owned and controlled by 31 community-based Co-operative business enterprises that are located in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and northern Manitoba. Arctic Co-operatives Limited coordinates the resources, consolidates the purchasing power and provides operational and technical support to the community based Co-operatives to enable them to provide a wide range of services to their local member owners in an economical manner. Arctic Co-operatives Limited was incorporated in 1972.

1645 Inkster Blvd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba,  R2X 2W7
Phone: (204) 697-2243 ext. 288
Fax: 204-697-1880
E-mail: MPR@ArcticCo-op.com

 

AssemblyofFirstNationsAssembly of First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. There are over 630 First Nation's communities in Canada. The AFN Secretariat, is designed to present the views of the various First Nations through their leaders in areas such as: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Economic Development, Education, Languages and Literacy, Health, Housing, Social Development, Justice, Taxation, Land Claims, Environment, and a whole array of issues that are of common concern which arise from time to time.

Trebla Building
473 Albert Street - Suite 810
Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B4
Phone: (613) 241-6789
Toll-Free: 1-866-869-6789
Fax: (613) 241-5808

 

CanadianAboriginalAIDSNetworkCanadian Aboriginal AIDS Network
The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network Inc. (CAAN) is a non-profit coalition of individuals and organizations which provides leadership, support, and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, regardless of where they reside.

602-251 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3
Phone: (613) 567.1817
Fax: (613) 567.4652
Toll Free: 1.888.285.2226
E-mail: info@caan.ca

 

CanadianAboriginalMineralsAssociationCanadian Aboriginal Minerals Association
CAMA is an Aboriginal, non-profit organization which seeks to increase the understanding of the minerals industry, Aboriginal mining and Aboriginal communities' paramount interests in lands and resources. Through increasing this awareness, all parties will benefit.

55 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 125A
Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7
Phone: (416) 925-0866
Toll Free:1-800-443-6452
E-mail: aboriginal.mine@xplornet.com

 

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CanadianAboriginalScienceandTechnologySocietyCanadian Aboriginal Science & Technology Society
The Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society was formed in 1992 by Calgary area aboriginal professionals concerned about the under-representation of Aboriginal people in Science and Technology fields. CASTS is a national, non-profit corporation with the purpose of increasing the number of Aboriginal people in S&T occupations in Canada.

236 Paganokomin Mikan
Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg (Maniwaki), QC, J9E 3B1
Phone: (819) 441-0814
E-mail: Executive.Director@casts.ca

 

CanadianCouncilforAboriginalBusinessCanadian Council for Aboriginal Business
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a national non-profit organization that provides tools and resources to access Aboriginal people as partners, employees, and customers. We promote the full participation of Aboriginal people and communities in Canada's economy.

250 The Esplanade, Suite 204
Toronto, ON, M5A 1J2
Phone: (416) 961-8663
Fax: (416) 961-3995
E-mail: info@ccab.com

 

CanadianMetisCouncilCanadian Métis Council
The Canadian Métis Council (CMC) is dedicated to the concerns of the Métis people regarding culture, harvesting rights, education, health, youth, justice and other related issues. CMC is also dedicated to the promotion of Métis culture and history. CMC also encourages involvement of our members with other political and cultural organizations.

Box 185,
Belle Ewart, ON, L0L 1C0
Phone: (705) 456-9317 
E-mail: cmc_office@rogers.com

 

CentreforIndigenousEnvironmentalResourcesCenre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
We are a national, First Nation-directed environmental non-profit organisation with charitable status. We were established in 1994 by a group of First Nation Chiefs from across Canada. Through our programs, we take action on climate change, build sustainable communities, protect lands and waters, and conserve biodiversity.

3rd Floor, 245 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0S6
Phone: (204) 956-0660
Fax: (204) 956-1895
 

CentreforIndigenousSovereignty Centre for Indigenous Sovereignty
 The concept behind the Centre For Indigenous Sovereignty is to create an avenue to assist First Nation peoples in developing and implementing initiatives for the positive rebuilding of Indigenous communities, nations, governments and organizations.

14528 River Line Road - R.R.#3
Thamesville, ON, N0P 2K0
Phone:   (519) 692-4141
Fax:  (519) 692-5633
E-mail: gordon@cfis.ca

 

CESOAboriginalServices CESO - Aboriginal Services
In 1969, CESO Aboriginal Services began offering the services of its Volunteer Advisers (VAs) to Canada's First Nations as they began to emerge into a new world of greater self-government and economic independence. Since then, CESO has worked alongside more than 40,000 Aboriginal client-partners--entrepreneurs, Band and Tribal Councils, Non-status, Métis and Inuit communities, and women’s and youth groups from coast to coast. The goal of CESO Aboriginal Services is to build the capacity of Aboriginal individuals, communities and businesses to achieve greater self-sufficiency and growth.

700 Bay Street
Suite 700, Box 328
Toronto, ON,  M5G 1Z6
Phone: (416) 961-2376
Fax: (416) 961-1096
 

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ConfederationofAboriginalPeopleofCanadaConfederation of Aboriginal People of Canada
The Confederation of Aboriginal People of Canada (Confederation ) is the first national off-reserve Aboriginal Government that represents the Aboriginal people of Canada's fundamental rights and culture. The Confederation ’s mandate is to promote and develop projects that would bring social and economic development to all our Aboriginal communities, training, culture, education and, most important, their ancestral and territorial rights.  We must unite and work together to bring a self-sustaining Government and economy, bringing a better quality of life, proudness and self-estime to all our members.

10 Chutes-Rhéaumes St.
Gatineau, QC, J8M 1A6
Phone:  (819) 663-9197
Fax: (819) 663-6466
E-mail: info@capcpac.ca

 

CongressofAboriginalPeopleCongress of Aboriginal Peoples
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, (CAP), is the national voice of off-reserve Aboriginal people throughout Canada.  We are a grassroots-driven, national voice for our communities, advocating for the rights and interests of off-reserve and non-status Indians and Métis people, living in urban, rural and remote areas of Canada.  The Congress is at the leading edge of issues and opportunities that impact Aboriginal peoples across Canada.

867, boul. St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, ON, K1K 3B1
Phone: (613) 747-6022
Fax: (613) 747-8834
EE-mail al@abo-peoples.org

 

CANDOCouncil for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO)
CANDO is Aboriginal-controlled, community-based and membership driven, and is directed by a national regionally represented volunteer board of elected EDOs representing region of Canada. As a federally registered, non-profit society, CANDO has been instrumental in facilitating partnerships with EDOs, academics, Aboriginal leaders and senior corporate and government representatives.

9635 - 45 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T6E 5Z8
Phone: (780) 990-0303
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-9300
Fax: (780) 429-7487
E-mail: cando@edo.ca

 

FirstNationsChiefsofPoliceAssociationFirst Nations Chiefs of Police Association
The FNCPA exists to serve First Nation police services and First Nation territories across Canada by facilitating the highest level of professionalism and accountability in their police services, all in a manner that reflects the unique cultures, constitutional status, social circumstances, traditions and aspirations of First Nations.

c/o Six Nations Police
P.O. Box 157
Ohsweken, ON, NOA IMO
Phone: (519) 445-4191
Fax: (519) 445-4894
E-mail: ddavis@snpolice.ca

 

FirstNationsChildandFamilyCaringSocietyofCanadaFirst Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
The purpose of the Caring Society is to promote the well being of all First Nations children, youth, families and communities with a particular focus on the prevention of, and response to, child maltreatment.

Suite 302 - 251 Bank Street
Ottawa ON, K2P 1X3
Phone: (613) 230-5885
Fax: (613) 230-3080
E-mail: info@fncfcs.com

 

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FirstNationsConfederacyofCulturalEducationCentresFirst Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres
The First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres (FNCCEC) is the national not for profit organization which advocates on behalf of eighty seven First Nations cultural centres and programs which are found across Canada. The organization has a national office in Ottawa and a head office located on the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg First Nation, Quebec.

666 Kirkwood Avenue, Suite 302
Ottawa, ON, K1Z 5X9
Phone: (613) 728-5999
Fax: (613) 728-2247
E-mail: info@fnccec.com

 

FirstNationsEnvironmentalNetworkFirst Nations Environmental Network
The First Nations Environmental Network has a history dating back to the early 1980's when issues regarding clearcutting, herbicides, dams, oil and gas exploration and other degrading environmental practices were impacting many First Nations communities to such an extent that sustainability and survival was becoming jeopardized and future generations would be severely impacted.

P.O. Box 394
Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
Phone: (250) 726-5265
Fax: (250) 725-2357
E-mail: councilfire@hotmail.com

 

First Nations National Building Officers AssociationFirst Nations National Building Officers Association
First Nations National Building Officers Association (FNNBOA) is a national  nonprofit organization. It represents those individuals who provide residential, commercial and institutional construction and renovation  technical services (i.e., plans review, inspections, recommending repairs, technical advocacy and advisory role) for buildings located in First Nation/Aboriginal communities. There are approximately 250 to 300  employed in this sector.

c/o Southern First Nations Secretariat
223261 Austin Line
Bothwell, Ontario NOP 1C0
Phone: (519) 642-0128
Fax: (519) 692-5976
E-mail: info@fnnboa.ca

 

FrontiersFoundationFrontiers Foundation
Frontiers Foundation is a non-profit aboriginal voluntary service organization that promotes the advancement of economically and socially disadvantaged communities. Through the Operation Beaver Program, with volunteers from across the globe, we work with aboriginal communities to provide affordable housing and improvements in education. With the support of government and charitable donations, both from the private sector and individuals, we operate within Canadian borders, and Overseas.

419 Coxwell Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4L 3B9
Tel: (416) 690-3930
Fax: (416) 690-3934

IndigenousBarAssociationIndigenous Bar Association
The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (IBA) is a non-profit professional organization for Indian, Inuit and Métis persons trained in the field of law. Its membership consist of Indigenous lawyers (practicing and non-practicing), judges, law professors, legal consultants and law students.

#9, 9785 - 152B Street
Surrey, BC, V3R 9W2
Phone: (604) 951-8807
Fax: (604) 951-8806
Eimail: glangan@indigenousbar.ca

 

IndigenousPhysiciansAssociationofCanadaIndigenous Physicians Association of Canada
The primary focus of the IPAC is to serve the interests of Indigenous physicians, medical students and the health related interests of Indigenous people in Canada.

220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9
Phone: (204) 219-0099
Fax: (204) 221-4849
E-mail: info@ipac-amic.org

 

InuitArtFoundationInuit Art Foundation
Established in 1985, the Inuit Art Foundation is the only Aboriginal arts service organization in Canada. The foundation works with the artists to make it possible for them to manage their own affairs and to solve their own problems. The foundation is entirely owned and governed by Inuit artists and northern cultural workers.

2081 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON,  K2G 1G9
Phone: (613) 224-8189
E-mail: iaf@inuitart.org

 

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ITKInuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, formerly Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, is the national voice of Canada's Inuit. Founded in 1971, the organization represents and promotes the interests of Inuit. In its history, ITK has been effective and successful at advancing Inuit interests by forging constructive and co-operative relationships with different levels of government in Canada, notably in the area of comprehensive land claim settlements, and representing Inuit during the constitutional talks of the 1980s.

170 Laurier Avenue West - Suite 510
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V5
Phone: (613) 238.8181
Toll Free (Canada): 1-866-262-8181
Fax: 613.234.1991
E-mail: info@itk.ca

 

MetisNationalCouncilMétis National Council
Since 1983, the MNC has represented the Métis Nation nationally and internationally. It receives its mandate and direction from the democratically elected leadership of the Métis Nation's governments from Ontario westward. Specifically, the MNC reflects and moves forward on the desires and aspirations of these Métis governments at a national and international level. Overall, the MNC's central goal is to secure a healthy space for the Métis Nation's on-going existence within the Canadian federation.

350 Sparks St., Suite 201
Ottawa, ON, K1R 7S8
Phone: (613) 232-3216
Fax: (613) 232 - 4262
Toll Free: (800) 928 - 6330
E-mail: info@metisnation.ca

 

MetisNationalCouncilofWomenMétis National Council of Women
Our organization is mandated to improve the lives of Metis women.

P.O. Box 293
Woodlawn, ON, K0A 3M0
E-mail: info@metiswomen.ca

 

 

MetisNationalYouthAdvisoryCouncilMétis National Youth Advisory Council
The Métis National Council believes in fostering a nation full of possibility and opportunity. In keeping with this philosophy, the MNC has established numerous initiatives for youth to ensure that our nation continues to grow and strengthen into the new millennium.

c/o Métis National Council
350 Sparks St., Suite 201
Ottawa, ON, K1R 7S8
Toll-Free: 1-800-928-6330
Phone: (613) 232-3216
Fax: (613) 232-4262
E-mail: http://www.metisyouth.com/Contact.aspx?ToID=4&SubjectID=1

 

NationalAboriginalAchievementFoundationNational Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to deliver programs that provide the tools necessary for Aboriginal youth to achieve brighter futures.

P.O. Box 759 - 2160 Fourth Line Rd.
Six Nations of the Grand River
Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Toll free: 1-800-329-9780
Phone: (416) 926-0775
Fax: (416) 926-7554
E-mail: reception@naaf.ca or info@naaf.ca

 

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NationalAboriginalCapitalCorporationAssociationNational Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association
The National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA) is a growing network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions dedicated to promoting economic growth across Canada through the Aboriginal communities it serves. Owned by 59 lending institutions known as Aboriginal Financial Institutes (AFI's), NACCA provides programs, products and services designed to promote and stimulate growth of Aboriginal business in Canada. Business loans, Aboriginal financial consulting services, and youth business programs are just some of the services NACCA supports through its member AFI's.

P.O. Box 1394
Akwesasne Territory
Cornwall Island, ON, K6H 5R7
Phone: (613) 930-9433
E-mail: office@nacca.net

 

NationalAboriginalCircleAgainstFamilyViolenceNational Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence
The organization has emerged from a series of grassroots-level consultations with Aboriginal family violence service providers. The first formal meeting was in 1999 at the University of Manitoba. A provincial steering committee met the following year to define a framework for the organization. By spring 2002, the organization was staffed, incorporated and conducted a national consultation to share best practices and challenges.

396 Cooper Street - Suite 301
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2H7
Phone: (613) 236-1844
Fax: (613) 236-8057
E-mail: http://www.nacafv.ca/en/html/contact.php

 

NationalAboriginalDiabetesAssociationNational Aboriginal Diabetes Association
In 1984, the SUGAR Group (Strategies for Undermining Glucose in Aboriginal Races) was formed to address diabetes among Aboriginal Peoples. The Assembly of First Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs declared 1995 the Year of First Nations and Diabetes. Out of the 3rd International Conference on Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples, held in 1995, consensus was reached to form the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association.

174 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3N2
Phone: (204) 927-1220
Toll Free: 1-877-232-NADA (6232)
Fax: (204) 927-1222
E-mail: diabetes@nada.ca

 

NationalAboriginalForestryAssociationNational Aboriginal Forestry Association
The overall goal of NAFA is to promote and support increased Aboriginal involvement in forest management and related commercial opportunities.

396 Cooper Street - Suite 300
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2H7
Phone: (613) 233-5563
Fax: (613) 233-4329
E-mail: hbombay@nafaforestry.org

 

NAHONational Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is an Aboriginal-designed and -controlled body committed to influencing and advancing the health and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples by carrying out knowledge-based strategies.

Incorporated in 2000, NAHO is a unique not-for-profit organization founded upon, and committed to, unity, while respecting diversity. With Aboriginal communities as its primary focus, NAHO gathers, creates, interprets, disseminates, and uses both traditional Aboriginal and contemporary western healing and wellness approaches. At all times, the organization reflects the values and principles contained in traditional knowledge and traditional knowledge practices.

220 Laurier Ave. W. - Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9
Phone: (613) 237-9462
Toll Free: 877-602-4445
Fax: (613) 237-1810
E-mail: info@naho.ca

 

NAHANational Aboriginal Housing Association (NAHA)
A membership-based organization, NAHA/ANHA represents the interests of non-reserve Aboriginal housing providers in cities, towns and the north. The Board has elected members from all provinces and territories, and represents First Nation, Metis, Inuit and non-status communities. In its 12th year, NAHA/ANHA's primary focus is on a new non-reserve Aboriginal housing supply.

396 MacLaren Street - Suite 102
Ottawa, ON,  K2P 0M8
Phone: (613) 236-0288
Fax: (613) 232-1977
E-mail: info@aboriginalhousing.org

        

NALMANational Aboriginal Lands Managers Association
The Objective of the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) is to provide a working environment which will be comfortable to all First Nations Lands Managers, to network between each other on land related issues, and at the same time create a system that will assist First Nations interests in various land management functions.

1024 Mississauga Street
Curve Lake, ON  K0L 1R0
Phone: 705-657-7660
Toll-Free: 1-877-234-9813
Fax: 705-657-7177
E-mail: Gerry Duquette Jr.

NationalAssociationofFriendshipCentresNational Association of Friendship Centres
The National Association of Friendship Centres acts as a central unifying body for the Friendship Centre Movement: to promote and advocate the concerns of Aboriginal Peoples: and, represents the needs of local Friendship Centres across the country to the federal government and to the public in general. 

275 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON, K2P 0L9
Phone: (613) 563-4844
Fax: (613) 594-3428 or (613) 563-1819
 E-mail: nafcgen@nafc.ca

 

NationalAssociationofIndigenousInstitutesofHigherLearningNational Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning
The establishment of the National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning (NAIIHL) is an exercise of self-determination to meet community needs, and addresses the development of self-realization through the promotion and enhancement of Indigenous languages and cultures. The NAIIHL is a vehicle to represent and assert our distinctiveness, and affirm our Inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty rights and responsibilities as Indigenous nations.

Phone: (613) 396-2122
Fax: (613) 396-2761
E-mail: trevorl@fnti.net

 

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NationalCentreforFirstNationsGovernanceNational Centre for First Nations Governance
The National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG) is an innovative service and research organization offering an important set of nation re-building services to First Nations from the Atlantic to the Pacific. NCFNG provides a bridge between traditional and contemporary governance models. Services are developed and delivered by experienced and educated Aboriginal staff.

Operations Centre & Ontario Regional Office
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 900
Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7
Phone: (613) 562-9644
Fax: (613) 562-4791

Corporate Headquarters
1006 — 100 Park Royal
West Vancouver, BC, V7T 1A2
Phone: (604) 922-2052
Fax: (604) 922-2057
E-mail: news@fngovernance.org

 

NationalNativeAddictionsPartnershipFoundationNational Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
NNAPF is committed to facilitate a process to empower First Nations and Inuit in developing their capacity to address addictions and related issues.

Box 183 - Muskoday, SK, S0J 3H0
Phone: (306) 763-4714
Toll Free: 1-866-763-4714
Fax: (306) 763-5993
E-mail: info@nnapf.org

 

NWACNative Women's Association of Canada
The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women within First Nation, Métis and Canadian societies.

NWAC is an aggregate of thirteen Native women's organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1974. Much like a "Grandmother's Lodge", we as aunties, mothers, sisters, brothers and relatives collectively recognize, respect, promote, defend and enhance our Native ancestral laws, spiritual beliefs, language and traditions given to us by the Creator.

Head Office
Six Nations of the Grand River
1721 Chiefswood Road, P.O. Box 331
Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Phone: (519) 445-0990
Fax: (519) 445-0924

Satellite Office
1292 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3A9
Phone: (613) 722-3033
Toll Free: 1-800-461-4043
Fax: (613) 722-7687
E-mal: http://www.nwac-hq.org/en/offices.html

 

InuitWomenofCanadaPauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Pauktuutit's is the national voice of Inuit women in Canada. It advocates on behalf of Inuit women in an effort to ensure their input on national issues of concern to aboriginal peoples in Canada, and to increase their participation in federal policies and programs. 

Pauktuutit's programs address the many social and health issues facing our communities. Pauktuutit broke the silence on painful and controversial issues such as child sexual abuse and violence against women. Since 1984, Pauktuutit has conducted research on many issues such as traditional Inuit midwifery, the administration of justice and the housing crisis in our communities. 

56 Sparks Street - Suite 400
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5A9
Phone: (613) 238-3977
Toll Free: 1-800-667-0749
Fax: (613) 238-1787
E-mail: info@pauktuutit.ca

 

PublicSectorAboriginalBusinessAssociationPublic Sector Aboriginal Business Association (PSABA)
PSABA is a national non-profit membership association recently established and is a proud supporter of Aboriginal economic development initiatives. The association recognizes the involvement of Aboriginal peoples in the development of Canada’s economy. PSABA has been building a nationwide campaign increasing awareness of its association.

440 Laurier Ave West, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7X6
Phone: 613-795-5407
E-mail: info@psaba.com

 

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