Welcome to the

Odawa Native friendship centre

Celebrating over 48 years of dedicated programs and services to the Indigenous community in Ottawa and the surrounding region.

Odawa...a thriving and resilient community. Enhancing the quality of life of Indigenous peoples living in the Ottawa area

Announcements

Bail Supervisor

Odawa is seeking to fill the position of Bail Supervisor. The Indigenous Bail Verification Supervision Program (IBVSP) who will provide culturally-based supports to Indigenous persons applying for a Bail release from custody. The IBVSP serves two principals: the presumption of innocence prior to conviction and fair equitable treatment regardless of...

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Pow Wow 101

The Odawa Native Friendship Centre is pleased to announce that we will be starting a Pow Wow 101 Training Program for 60’s Scoop Survivors and/or their descendants, beginning October 6, 2023, to provide dance instruction (up to 6 styles), and regalia making over a period of 30 sessions, held once...

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Odawa Weight Loss Challenge

The Odawa Native Friendship Centre’s Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Program presents: WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!LIVING YOUR BEST SELFGet paid to reach your health goals! Registration: September 7 to 15, 2023Mid Check-In: October 26 & 27, 2023Final Check-In: December 13 to 15, 2023 We have 13 weeks before winding down at Christmas...

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Urban Treaty Payment Event

September 14, 2023 The Odawa Native Friendship Centre (ONFC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are proud to present the Urban Treaty Payment Event and Trade Show on September 14, 2023. This special event, being hosted at the ONFC, is the first of its kind in the region and will be...

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New Bannock Bus

Odawa is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved Bannock Bus! The Odawa Bannock Bus provides outreach support services to the homeless population, by delivering breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday, as well as other services. We extend our thanks and gratitude to our outreach team Carrie...

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Pride Parade

Odawa is pleased to take part in Ottawa’s Pride Parade on Aug 27, 2023, to celebrate and recognize our 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Come celebrate and join the festivities! For parade route and other information click the link below: #OttawaPride#Odawa#Pride#2SLGBTQQIA+ #rainbow#TwoSpirit#2Spirit

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Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life for Indigenous people in the Capital Region. To maintain a tradition of community, an ethic of self-help and development as well as to provide traditional teachings from our elders. These are important values we will continue to reinforce and promote in the coming years.

Thank you to our funders and sponsors

Recent Donors

Barry P.

Actions are greater than words, when you walk the talk you change the world. This is what makes Odawa so great, keep it up!

Bruce and Monique

Thank you for everything that you do.

Karen W

Thank you for being a healing presence.