Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc.
122 Hemlock Crescent
Thompson, Manitoba     R8N 0R6
Telephone:  (204) 677-0950    Fax: (204) 677-0970
E-Mail: reception@mamowwetak.mb.ca

President of the Board: Greg Fidler
Executive Director:  Anita Campbell
Assistant Director:  Dee Chaboyer

 

INTRODUCTION

Since 1976, the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc. has offered support to Aboriginal people who are making the transition from life on the reserve or community to urban life in Thompson.  It provides programs and services in relation to the social, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.  It operates as a non-profit, charitable organization and is operated according to policies set by the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors are made up of 11 community members, who are elected annually (staggered basis).  All facilities, resources, programs and services offered through the Centre must meet the Aims and Objectives as identified below.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. To encourage the assistance of service agencies, voluntary organizations,    private industry and all levels of government in advancing and maintaining     the well-being of Aboriginal people.
    

2. To assist in the development of community action groups in addressing specific areas for the advancement and betterment of Aboriginal people.
    

3. To provide a safe, comfortable and economical environment for Aboriginal people through the delivery of hostel services.
    

4. To promote an awareness of Aboriginal culture and increase the understanding of same to the social service, private industry, government agencies and the community at large through its program and service delivery.
    

5. To research and identify community needs and provide programs and services to meet the expressed social, educational, cultural and recreational needs of Aboriginal people.
    

6. To promote and develop local community leadership.
    

7. To remain non-partisan in religious and political matters.
    

8. To strive for self-sufficiency.

 FACILITIES

The Friendship Centre is located in the centre of town and close to major offices and shopping facilities.  The building was expanded and renovated in 1987 and is wheelchair accessible, featuring a ramp at the front entrance and an elevator in the main lobby.  We offer a bright and spacious board room, equipped with audio-visual equipment for a small rental fee. The expanded Friendship Centre houses a program room and brighter offices. We are pleased to announce that in February 2001, the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre became a smoke-free facility.