Saskatchewan portion of Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network national study. Includes topics such as: services provided, organizations providing services and target populations, priorities and how they are determined, best practices/lessons learned, and facilitating factors and threats to sustainability. Based on literature review and 35 interviews with service providers.
Online conference consists of two panels which address the questions "How might data better help us understand the unequal effects of COVID-19 and ensure Indigenous capacity, preparedness and resilience?' and 'How has the community experienced COVID-19?'.
Duration: 3:04:32.
Brief overview of the demographic, social, economic, cultural and political environment of the urban population and Native Friendship Centres' role in providing services.
Reports results of national survey of members, partners, and grantees (over 40 organizations) about issues they were experiencing on the front lines. Primary community needs were employment placement, housing stability, food security, and mental health services. Organizations' were facing severe budget issues as a result of disruption of revenue streams and therefore were being forced to scale back operations. Includes recommendations for governments and philanthropies.
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC)
Description
Divided into six sections: context and background; policy landscape; friendship centre movement; process for collaborative report development; findings and recommendations; and conclusion.