Sault Ste. Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre

Sault Ste. Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre Friendship Centres are not-for-profit and charity corporations that are mandated to serve the needs of our community members.

All programs for the Indigenous Friendship Centre are available to those who are Status, Non-Status, Métis, or Inuit. We will not turn away anyone from attending programming or receiving services. Some individual programs may have additional referral requirements such as N’Mminoeyaa Health Clinic, Life Long Care, Employment Unit. Call the Program Coordinators for more specific program. Our Beliefs:

In providing a safe and secure environment for the people we serve
In the freedom of the individual’s right to choose their belief
In the equality of all ages and races
In promoting the wholistic approach to a healthier way of life, and
In the reinforcement and revitalization of our Indigenous heritage.

🧡 Asemma Biindakoojige Giizhigaad – To***co Offering Day 🧡Join us for a time of reflection, prayer, and personal offerin...
10/15/2025

🧡 Asemma Biindakoojige Giizhigaad – To***co Offering Day 🧡

Join us for a time of reflection, prayer, and personal offerings.

A sacred fire will be available for individual to***co offerings. To***co and food will be provided for your offering to the fire.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 122 East St - IFC SSM

Our Cultural Team will be on-site to support and guide you. Please come with a good heart and mind.

☎️ For more information: 705-256-5634

***coOffering

10/14/2025

Drum night at IFC!
Creating Cultural Space. Miigwech Beega Johnson and Jay Wemigwans.

🌟 Chi Miigwetch / Thank You! 🌟We extend our heartfelt thanks to YNCU – Your Neighbourhood Credit Union in Sault Ste. Mar...
10/10/2025

🌟 Chi Miigwetch / Thank You! 🌟

We extend our heartfelt thanks to YNCU – Your Neighbourhood Credit Union in Sault Ste. Marie for their generous $1,000 donation to the Indigenous Friendship Centre. Your support helps us continue to provide essential programs and services to our community.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected future. 💛🧡❤️

🎃 Office Closure Notice 🍂Please note that The Indigenous Friendship Centre in Sault Ste. Marie will be closed on Monday,...
10/09/2025

🎃 Office Closure Notice 🍂

Please note that The Indigenous Friendship Centre in Sault Ste. Marie will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Miigwetch

🚨 Please Share! Miigwetch.
10/09/2025

🚨 Please Share! Miigwetch.

🌍World Homelessness Day – October 10th, 2025

On this day, communities across the globe unite to raise awareness, stand in solidarity and take action to end homelessness and support those experiencing it. 💙

Join us from 7AM – 4PM for a day of reflection, community, and care:
— Sacred Fire
— Breakfast (oatmeal) & Lunch (soup + scone)
— 100 Care Packages Giveaway
🧡 Wear Orange to show your support

Together, we can advocate for change, honour those impacted and work toward a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Chi Miigwetch to our partners.

🗓️ Friday, October 10, 2025
📍 500 Bay St. SSM ON

👣 Indigenous Footcare Clinic 👣Registration Required - Deadline October 29☎️ 705-256-5634 ext 2114 or 2213📅 Thursday, Oct...
10/09/2025

👣 Indigenous Footcare Clinic 👣

Registration Required - Deadline October 29
☎️ 705-256-5634 ext 2114 or 2213

📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025
⏰ 9:00am - 4:00pm
📍Elders Complex - 1025 Second Line West

🎁 Door Prize & Giveaways

Don’t miss this opportunity for care & support!

📚✏️If you have little ones, be sure to check out this great program!
10/08/2025

📚✏️If you have little ones, be sure to check out this great program!

Join the Family Support Team for a Literacy Program!!

📚Register for the 3 week Literacy Launchpad program for children 3-6 years! This program will be facilitated by our friends, Miranda Ableson (speech and language pathologist) and Mallory Kent (occupational therapist)!
🖍️Each session will focus on different skills and hands on activities for you and your child to assist in their development, as well as take home materials!
🚨Space is limited to 5 participants. Please register with the link below. 👇🏽
https://forms.gle/Hu6XgdCZnzPD9R4F8

✈️Calling all Tiny Pilots!✈️🟥Join the Family Support team next week for their 4 week program of Tiny Pilots! They've don...
10/08/2025

✈️Calling all Tiny Pilots!✈️
🟥Join the Family Support team next week for their 4 week program of Tiny Pilots! They've done colours, numbers and now moving on to SHAPES! Learn at the Bushplane in the learning area with hands on activities, stories and some fun games!
​⭐Register here: https://forms.gle/9j6ErjB5JycmWU1t5

Join the Family Support Team for a Literacy Program!!📚Register for the 3 week Literacy Launchpad program for children 3-...
10/07/2025

Join the Family Support Team for a Literacy Program!!

📚Register for the 3 week Literacy Launchpad program for children 3-6 years! This program will be facilitated by our friends, Miranda Ableson (speech and language pathologist) and Mallory Kent (occupational therapist)!
🖍️Each session will focus on different skills and hands on activities for you and your child to assist in their development, as well as take home materials!
🚨Space is limited to 5 participants. Please register with the link below. 👇🏽
https://forms.gle/Hu6XgdCZnzPD9R4F8

Address

122 East Street
Sault Sainte Marie, ON
P6A3C6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

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All programs for the Indian Friendship Centre are available to those who are Status, Non-Status, Métis, or Inuit. We will not turn away anyone from attending programming or receiving services. Some individual programs may have additional referral requirements such as N’Mminoeyaa Health Clinic, Life Long Care, Employment Unit. Call the Program Coordinators for more specific program and referral information.