Sault Ste. Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre

08/07/2026

Aanii 👋

We are excited to share that The Indigenous Friendship Centre has won Gold in Services as a Non-Profit!

Our Mukwa Waanzh Urban Indigenous EarlyOn Program has also won Platinum in Parenting and Childcare under Children’s Activities and Child Play Places!

Chi Miigwech to all who took the time to vote but most importantly miigwech to our relatives, community and staff for your continued support ❤️ 🌺

07/31/2026

📢 We’re Hiring!

The Indigenous Friendship Centre in Sault Ste. Marie is accepting applications for the following positions:

Housing Stability Support Worker – Reaching Home
Family Engagement Navigator – Aanji Bimaadizi Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound
Family Engagement Support Workers – Homeward Bound (two part-time positions)

📅 Application deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and references to:

📧 [email protected]

Please share these opportunities with your networks and anyone who may be interested!

07/29/2026

First Nations Child & Family Services Settlement Claim Helper – Drop-In Clinic

Need help with your claim? We're here to support you.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Indigenous Friendship Centre
122 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie

A Claim Helper will provide free, confidential, one-on-one support with:

• Determining your eligibility
• Completing your application
• Answering your questions
• Explaining the claims process

No appointment necessary – drop in anytime during clinic hours.
🪪 Please bring valid government-issued photo ID.

For eligibility information and additional details, please see the poster below.

For more information, contact:
🔵 Martha Trudeau, Native Family Court Worker
705-256-5634 ext. 2186
[email protected]

07/29/2026

Voting ends this Sunday, August 2nd!!!! 😊

☀️ The voting stage for CommunityVotes Sault Ste. Marie 2026 is officially underway, and we are incredibly honoured to share that The Indigenous Friendship Centre in Sault Ste. Marie has been nominated in THREE categories!

🗳️ Voting closes on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Vote here:

🔴 Non-Profit

➡️ Vote for The Indigenous Friendship Centre

https://saultstemarie.communityvotes.com/2026/03/services/non-profit

🔴 Child Play Places

➡️ Vote for Urban Indigenous EarlyON - IFC SSM

https://saultstemarie.communityvotes.com/2026/03/parenting-and-childcare/child-play-places

🔴 Children's Activities

➡️ Vote for Urban Indigenous EarlyON - IFC SSM

https://saultstemarie.communityvotes.com/2026/03/parenting-and-childcare/childrens-activities

From all of us at the Indigenous Friendship Centre, Chi Miigwech for your continued support, encouragement, and belief in the work we do every day. Together, we are building stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures. ❤️

Please consider voting and sharing this post with your family and friends.

07/28/2026

🌿 Asemma Biindakoojige Giizhigaad – To***co Offering Day 🌿

Join us:

📍 Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Indigenous Friendship Centre (122 East St, Sault Ste. Marie) for a sacred time of reflection and offering.

A sacred fire will be available for personal to***co offerings. To***co and food will be provided for your individual prayers, thoughts, and intentions. Our Cultural Team will be on-site to offer guidance and support.

Please come with a good heart and mind. 💛

Cultural Team: Jason Wemigwans, Nathan Mondor, Beega Kiyoshk
☎️ 705-256-5634

Miigwech 🌾

07/28/2026

🌞🎉 You're Invited to our IFC Family Fun Day!

⚠️ Pre-registration is required. Register with the link below:

https://forms.gle/6ZntTZUbfLUcis118

🗓️ Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Kina Awiiya Secondary School
241 Albert St. W., Sault Ste. Marie

Come out and enjoy:
🎈 Bouncy Castle
🎨 Face Painting
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🧗 Rock Climbing
🎣 Fishing Pond
🎒 Back-to-School Prizes
🍕 Pizza & more!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact Alyssa at [email protected], message us via Facebook Messenger, or call 705-989-4595.