About Us
Our History
The Sarnia-Lambton Native Friendship Centre (SLNFC) was incorporated on November 1, 2007, and became a member of the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) on October 24, 2009.
The centre’s founding directors are Adele Altiman, Kelly Kiyoshk, Summer Maness, Toni Murphy, Stacey Nahdee, Stephen Plain, Nadine Riley, Jonas Smith, and Vicki Ware.
The Sarnia-Lambton Native Friendship Centre has been core funded by OFIFC since January 2009.
A renovation of the Centre took place in 2023-2024 resulting in the new look: insert tour video.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission – A the original people of Turtle Island (North America) we are naturally obligated to preserve and sustain our culture and heritage passed down to us by the Creator, our ancestors, and elders. The Centre will be a gathering place to socialize and access services that improve an individual’s quality of life. The Centre will create networks and develop partnerships to ensure urban Native issues are addressed in a sensitive and equitable manner.
Vision – The Creator has given Native people the gift to reach out to others, and to value relationships. We will support all people to reach their potential.
Values – Directors, staff, and volunteers of the Centre will be guided by the Seven Grandfather teachings to fulfill its’ vision and mission through various services, programming, and activities.
Our Team
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Akwe-Go: Gabriella MacDonald
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Cultural Resource: Poj Walker
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Court Worker: Melissa Jack
Wellness Services Navigator: Danah Arsenault
Driver: Les George
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