North America Indian Mission of Canada
The North America Indian Mission of Canada (NAIM) is a registered Canadian nonprofit organization with the business registration number 107779746RR0001. Operating under the name North America Indigenous Ministries (NAIM), it focuses on Christian ministry and community-building efforts among Indigenous peoples in Canada and the United States.

Overview

NAIM describes itself as a multicultural team dedicated to building the Christian Church by making disciples among North American Indigenous communities, with the stated goal of reaching the world for Christ[1][4]. The organization emphasizes culturally relevant approaches, prioritizing face-to-face relationships and intentional reconciliation efforts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Christian communities[1][5].

Activities and Focus

NAIM engages in ministries for First Nations individuals across age groups, including youth programs, discipleship training, and spiritual development initiatives[3][4]. Its work spans British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and several U.S. states, including Washington, Montana, and New Mexico[1][4]. Key pillars include:

• Discipleship: Training Indigenous believers in Christian leadership[1].
• Cultural Relevance: Incorporating respect for Indigenous traditions in ministry practices[1].
• Community Engagement: Facilitating group activities and one-on-one mentorship[3].
• Reconciliation: Promoting dialogue and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Christian groups[1][5].

Structure and Staff

The organization increasingly employs Indigenous staff members in leadership and ministry roles[1][4]. NAIM operates as a missions agency, coordinating church planting, prison ministry, and evangelism efforts[4][5]. Its activities are supported by donations channeled through fundraising platforms like CanadaHelps[2][5].

Legal Status

Registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, NAIM complies with national regulations governing nonprofit organizations[2][5]. It functions under the legal name North America Indian Mission of Canada, while publicly branding as North America Indigenous Ministries[5].

[1] https://www.naim.ca [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/north-america-indian-mission-inc/ [3] https://my.charitableimpact.com/charities/north-america-indian-mission-of-canada [4] https://giveconfidently.ca/accredited-member/north-america-indigenous-ministries/ [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/north-america-indigenous-ministries/