Our Mission

To support urban First Nations, Mètis, and Inuit people in pursuing Mno Bimaadziwin through quality programming that welcomes the participation of our non-Indigenous neighbours. We advocate for full urban Indigenous social and cultural resurgence and economic prosperity.

Upcoming Events

Book Club

Akwe:go is starting a new book for book club! Book club will be every Wednesday from January 14th — March 25th 2026! Please email Dawn Carne to register at akwego@nbifc.org. Must register before December 16th!

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News

Indigenous Housing Strategy Confronts Homelessness in North Bay

North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre seeks meaningful collaboration to expand housing supports North Bay, January 25, 2021 – Today, the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC) has released a paper on the state of housing and homelessness amongst the city’s Indigenous population, outlining a strategic approach to address this crisis. The four-part framework includes recommendations […]

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