Canadian Native Friendship Centre Staff
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Deborah Andrews - Executive Director
Loni Pruden - Community Services Manager
Jackson Koski - Youth Services Manager
Deanna Cunningham - Admin Assistant/Reception
Jithin John - Indigenous Wellness Coordinator
Corinne Goulet - Education Liaison (WWFL Program)
Sean Umlah - Maintenance
Our Vision
The vision of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is toward an integrated, self-reliant Indigenous community who participates as urban citizens taking responsibility for their shared condition in a spirit of health, cooperation and wellness within a strong cultural base.
Mission Statement
The mandate of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is to improve the quality of life of Indigenous people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities, encouraging equal access to and participation in Canadian society while respecting Indigenous cultural distinctiveness.
Our Values
- We respect and recognize the inherent worth of all people regardless of race, creed, or culture, and we promote this view in the community
- We honor our elders and are guided by their acquired wisdom
- We encourage and support our youth in their role as future leaders and culture bearers
- We incorporate our traditional values of respect, honesty, sharing and caring in all our programs and services
- We strive for transparency in the way we conduct business
