Wije'winen - Come with us
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society wishes to recognize the traditional lands of our Mi’kmaw Ancestors. The Mi’kmaw are the traditional custodians of the land where the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Resides. The Society would like to pay our respects to the elders both past and present of the Mi’kmaq Nation. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society is a non-profit, board governed organization that currently operates nine core programs. It is one of one hundred and twenty-six Friendship Centres across Canada, and opened its doors on September 17th,1973. The society was incorporated on June 2nd, 1975. The mission of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is to provide structured, social-based programming for Urban Indigenous People while serving as a focal point for the urban Indigenous community to gather for a variety of community functions and events.
On-site · Halifax
Coordinate culturally safe, community-led crisis response and healing initiatives, including implementation of the Healing Through Loss Framework across Mi’kmaw communities. Build partnerships, facilitate community learning and workforce wellness activities, and track progress, feedback, and emerging needs for reporting and continuous improvement.
On-site · Halifax
Provide administrative support to physicians and nursing staff, including scheduling appointments, coordinating telehealth, registering patients, and maintaining confidential medical records. Support clinic operations through correspondence, meeting documentation, office procedures, staff training, supply management, and other assigned duties.
On-site · Halifax
Support individuals and families in accessing and maintaining housing through client-centered case management, assessments, referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, and eviction prevention. Coordinate with landlords, community organizations, government and justice services, maintain accurate client records and program data, and help clients pursue their goals while respecting their autonomy.
On-site · Halifax
Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed support to Indigenous clients, coordinate referrals and access to services, and assist with client orientation and programming. Handle reception and administrative duties, maintain confidential records, prepare meals, support facility upkeep, and help ensure safe, smooth evening operations.
On-site · Halifax
Conduct initial housing intakes, assess client needs, and connect new clients with appropriate housing team members, services, and community resources. Maintain client and By-Name-List documentation, compile program data, collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies, and participate in agency activities and a rotating on-call schedule.
