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“Most of the friendship centres have been in their respective communities for more than 50 years and have received consistent funding from the province that supports and provides programming for Indigenous peoples in urban centres,” David Grey, the chairperson of the Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres said on Friday.
“Centres have used that funding to leverage additional monies, usually about $7 for every dollar received. The Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres has appreciated this support through this ongoing partnership.”
Funded organizations also include Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, the Southern Chiefs Organization, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Manitoba Metis Federation, the Northern Association of Community Councils, the Eagle Urban Transition Centre, Manitoba Moon Voices, Indigenous Languages of Manitoba, and Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape.