* Handicrafts
* Restaurant
*
Councelling & Referral Service
*
Administration Offices
* Hostel
* Cultural & Contemporary Programming
* Interpreting
"Bridging the Gap between the Cultures"
57 Church Street
box 188
Flin Flon, MB
R8A 1M7
Phone (204) 687 3900
Mission Statement
The
Flin FLon Indian-Metis Friendship Assoc. is committed to promoting and enhancing
individual quality of life and Abouriginal integrity within the communiy through
the provision of cultually sensitive programs and services.
Goals
To
provide those individuals and organizations utilizing our services the necessary
resources to achieve their desired outcomes.
To
provide, both independently and through partnering with other agencies and
organizations. culturally sensitive programs.
To
have a thriving diverse revenue base which meets or exceeds our financial
requirements.
To
ensure finacial security through sound financial management and practices.
To
promote the programs and services offered by the Friendship Centre and
aggressively seek new opportunities through effective marketing.
To
administer the day to day operations within the framework of the strategic plan
through a holistic approach. Holistic represents dealing with the mind, body,
spirit and environment.
To
have a focused and effective Board, Staff, and Volunteer Base such that our
mission will be realized
Background
The
idea for a Friendship Centre in Flin Flon originated in 1964. There wass a
definite need for a focal point for Aboriginal people travelling to the Flin
Flon area. Further Studies indicated that a combination Friendship Centre and
Hostel would address the needs of Aboriginal people. Donations from service
clubs and a bank loan backed by local citizens provided the necessary capital to
purchase propery. The Friendship Centre opened its doors for business in May
1966.
Today
the Friendship Centre has evolved to deliver programs, services and activities
from our multi-complex facility. The facility consists of a Restaurant, Hostel,
Handicraft Outlet, Administration Offices and Recreation/Assembly Hall.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
RESTAURANT
Daily breakfast, lunch, and supper specials.
Specialty
"Bannock
Featuring: "Cinnamon Buns" every Thursday
HOSTEL
Twelve modern rooms, lounge area, air conditioning
HANDICRAFT OUTLET
Aboriginal Crafts for sale, Birch Bark Bitings, Dream Catchers, Beadwork, Slippers, etc...
SERVICES
Referral and advocacy, Assistance in documentation (government documents, application forms, correspondance, etc.), resume writing. Fine Option/Community Service Order Program administration.
PROGRAMS
Hoop dancing, Pow Wow dance instructions, drumming, singing, cultural presentations, Crib Tournaments, Native Craft Courses
EVENTS
Sled Dog Races, paricipation in Trout Festival
FUNDRAISING
Bingo, Breakopen tickets, Raffles
COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT
Aboriginal Head Start Program, FAS/FAE Committee, Core Business, Chamber of Commerce,MB Association of Friendship Centres, Flin Flon General Hospital, Healthy Fliln Flon, National Assoc. of Friendship Centres, Youth Justice.