the independent first nations alliance (ifna) provides advisory services to its member of five first nations, whitesand first nation, lac seul first nation, muskrat dam first nation, pikangikum first nation, and kitchenuhmaykoosib inninuwug. the first nation chiefs council provides policy and direction to the ifna organization, in the areas of education, economic development, technical services, financial management, and governance.
the centre for first nations governance is a non-profit organization that supports first nations as they develop effective self- governance. they develop and deliver self-governance workshops and forums in first nation communities across canada.
the ontario first nations technical services corporation is the founding organization in canada whose purpose is to provide technical, and advisory services to all first nations in ontario; and to foster self-reliance for first nation's people.
there mission is to provide safety and shelter to aboriginal women and children experiencing violence, and to facilitate the cycle of healing through the delivery of culturally appropriate programs and services to individuals and families.
shibogama is a regional tribal council located in sioux lookout, ontario, canada. like many of the other regional councils, shibogama is a member of the nishnawbe aski nation.
blue sky is empowering individuals one person at-a-time to believe in themselves and in turn pass that on to others.blue sky follows traditional anishinaabe cultural practices (i.e. ceremonies, gatherings) while keeping up with contemporary practices (permitting the public to participate and photograph in teachings, gatherings, and ceremonies).
the mazinaajim children’s foundation supports the educational, recreational and cultural needs of aboriginal children and families in north western ontario. mazinaajim works with over 6, 000 children and families who face many social and economic challenges.
nativeweb is an international, nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to using telecommunications including computer technology and the internet to disseminate information from and about indigenous nations, peoples, and organizations around the world; to foster communication between native and non-native peoples; to conduct research involving indigenous peoples' usage of technology and the internet; and to provide resources, mentoring, and services to facilitate indigenous peoples' use of this technology.