Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs (AFCP)

National Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program

Established in the early 1970's, the program strives to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal peoples in urban environments by supporting the self-determined activities of the Friendship Centre, which encourages equal access and participation in Canadian societies, and respects and strengthens the increasing emphasis on Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness.

The AFCP strives to establish baseline management and operational standards for Friendship Centres, which have been augmented and strengthened through the work of the BCAAFC.  Many support services can be accessed through BCAAFC, including the Program Review Committee.

Program Review Committee (PRC)

The PRC provides peer support in the management, administration and governance of Friendship Centre programs and boards, in an effort to build capacity within all Friendship Centres. This voluntary committee also shares management and development information with Aboriginal community organizations to build strong local networks.

BCAAFC AFCP Administration Manual

This manual is designed to assist those staff responsible for maintaining and reporting on the core funding of the Friendship Centre.  This manual will outline the criteria and annual processes of AFCP, as well as lay out the roles and responsibilities of the Friendship Centre, BCAAFC, the National Association of Friendship Centres, and the funder Ministry of Canadian Heritage.

Downloads:

AFCP reporting timelines  NEW

BCAAFC AFCP Administration Manual

PRC Terms of Reference (updated 2005)

There are eight (8) appendices to the BCAAFC AFCP Administration Manual:

1. AFCP-FCF Application Form 2011-2012
2. AFCP Core Review Checklist
3. NAFC AFCP Criteria and Guidelines -  2006
4. AFCP Allowable Expenses
5. NAFC Code of Ethics
6. AFCP Financial Review Template
7. AFCP Reporting Timelines
8. NAFC AFCP Admin Manual - 2006
9. AFCP Allowable Expenses Fiscal 2011-2012

For more information please contact Lisa Mercure, AFCP and FCF Program Administrator.

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Main Office
#200 - 506 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 1E6
Phone: 250 388-5522
Fax: 250 388-5502