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Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) & the Wije’winen Centre
Funding • Building • Programming • Land • Expansion • New Locations • Announcements
The New Wije’winen Centre Is Taking Shape!
September 21, 2026 - We wanted to share an aerial look at the progress of the new Wije’winen Centre. We’re grateful to everyone who continues to support this journey and help bring our new Centre to life.
J&W Murphy Foundation announces $1 million gift to Wije'winen Centre for culturally grounded end-of-life care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 21, 2026
Halifax Port Authority contributes $200,000 to new Wije’winen Centre, strengthening opportunities for cultural connection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 1, 2025
Pomerleau joins sprouting ceremony for Halifax Wije’winen Friendship Centre
Aug 7, 2025 – Daily Commercial News / ConstructConnect
Groundbreaking held for the new Wije’winen Friendship Centre in Halifax
Aug 1, 2025 – ReNew Canada
Pomerleau joins sprouting ceremony for the Wije’winen Friendship Centre in Halifax
Aug 1, 2025 – CNW / Yahoo Finance (Syndicated)
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s new community hub breaks ground
Jul. 31, 2025 - CBC News
Sprouting Ceremony marks new beginning for urban Indigenous Peoples in Halifax
Jul 31, 2025 – Government of Canada (ISC)
Governments support Halifax Mi’kmaw Friendship Centre
Jun 29, 2023 – ConstructConnect / Daily Commercial News
Funding for new Mi’kmaw Friendship Centre in Halifax close to $50 million
Jun 27, 2023 – Global News
Investments in New Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Jun 27, 2023 – Province of Nova Scotia
Halifax Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre gets $28.8 million from Ottawa for new build
Oct 27, 2022 - Global News
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax to receive $28.8M in new federal investment
Oct 27, 2022 – Government of Canada (Indigenous Services)
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre invites Halifax to ‘come with us’ on journey to create new space
Apr 19, 2018 - The Star - Halifax