The Parry Sound Friendship Centre is one of the "original six" Friendship Centres in Ontario, founded in 1966. Its goals are:
-  To provide a medium for the meeting of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and the development of mutual understanding through common activities. 
-  To stimulate and assist Aboriginal self-expression and the development of Aboriginal Leadership. 
-  To assist and encourage study of Aboriginal needs and the planning of services with Aboriginal people and both public and private agencies. 
Programs Offered:
-  Life Long Care 
-  Community Action Program for Children 
-  Health Outreach 
-  Healing & Wellness 
-  Mental Health Demonstration Project 
-  Akwe:go 
-  Wasa-Nabin 
-  Combined Criminal/Family Court Worker