How Friendship Centres are Preparing for a Possible Second Coronavirus Wave

Author Jacky Habib
Funding COVID-19 Recovery

Why It Matters

Friendship centres across Canada say they are supporting Indigenous people who have nowhere else to turn, as they face discrimination from mainstream service providers. Yet, the National Association of Friendship Centres says the government has not prioritized Indigenous voices, which is essential in planning how to build back better.

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