provide education and training for their
members, coordinate care for justice-
involved individuals in their communities
and provide input to regional committees.
work to improve regional issues that impact
clients requiring human services as they
navigate through the criminal justice system.
functions as a planning body, supporting the
individual and collective efforts of regional and
local committees.
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres offers two Indigenous Specific – Intimate Violence Prevention Programs (IS-IPVP): the Indigenous Community Justice Program and Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin. IS-IPVP programs are community-based,
Join us for a discussion on the toxicity of contaminated fentanyl and treatment options in hospital and in the field using buprenorphine. Contaminated fentanyl continues to drive toxic drug poisonings
This webinar will explore the connection between grief, substance use, systemic privilege, and punishment of pain. This session will unpack what grief really is, and how substance use can operate
Join the John Howard Society of Ontario (JHSO), the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC), and the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) for a webinar on the distinct experiences of Black
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) represents the collective interests of 31 Friendship Centres in cities and towns across the province. Friendship Centres are places for community members
Presented by the Hamilton Local Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee on March 28, 2025. This event will focus on the ‘hot topic’ of forced/coercive treatment for addictions. The goal:
Drawing from his personal experience with the criminal justice system, Joseph Lauren will be speaking about how he channels his legal background and lived experience through Restorative Justice Housing Ontario
The Bridge Modular Housing project in Peterborough is a fifty modular cabin community that was developed by the City in response to a large encampment in the downtown area. The
