Aboriginal Friendship Centre Calgary

Aboriginal Friendship Centre Calgary Providing Indigenous cultural connection through programs and services for the urban population.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary! 🧡This Thanksgiving, we take a moment to reflect o...
10/12/2026

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary! 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we take a moment to reflect on the importance of gratitude, community, culture, and connection.

We are thankful for the Elders and Knowledge Keepers who share their wisdom, the families who strengthen our communities, and the many helping hands that bring kindness, compassion, and hope to those around us.

As we gather with loved ones, let us remember the importance of caring for one another, honouring the land that sustains us, and celebrating the relationships that bring us together.

From our AFCC family to yours, we wish everyone a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and togetherness. 🍂

Many Nations. One Family. 🧡

🦉✨ A Night of Culture, Community & Celebration! ✨🦉What a beautiful evening at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgar...
10/09/2026

🦉✨ A Night of Culture, Community & Celebration! ✨🦉

What a beautiful evening at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary’s 2nd Annual Owl Dance!

Tonight, our community came together in a wonderful celebration of Indigenous culture, traditions, and connection. The evening was filled with the spirit of togetherness, reminding us of the importance of gathering, celebrating our cultures, and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and connected.

❤️ A heartfelt thank you to our dancers, singers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, volunteers, vendors, staff, and every community member who joined us. Your presence, energy, and contributions made this evening truly special.

A special acknowledgement to everyone who worked behind the scenes to bring this celebration to life. Events like tonight are made possible through dedication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to community.

At AFCC, we are proud to continue creating opportunities that honour Indigenous traditions, strengthen community connections, and celebrate the beauty of our cultures.

Until we gather again, thank you for making our 2nd Annual Owl Dance a night to remember! 🦉❤️

🌿 ReGeneración Story-Healing Workshop 🌿Healing Through Stories. Strengthening Through Community.The Aboriginal Friendshi...
10/09/2026

🌿 ReGeneración Story-Healing Workshop 🌿

Healing Through Stories. Strengthening Through Community.

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC), in partnership with ReGeneración Colombia, invites Urban Indigenous community members in Calgary to join us for a meaningful day of storytelling, reflection, healing, and collective empowerment.

Our stories carry strength, resilience, identity, and connection. Through shared experiences and community engagement, we create opportunities to honour our journeys, strengthen relationships, and explore pathways toward healing.

✨ What to Expect:

Storytelling, reflection, and shared experiences
Interactive small-group activities
Meaningful conversations about healing and empowerment
Opportunities to build community connections
A welcoming space where every voice matters

Rooted in dignity, resilience, and community strength, this workshop recognizes the importance of coming together to reflect on the impacts of intergenerational trauma while celebrating the power of Indigenous voices, traditions, and collective healing.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Confluence, Calgary, Alberta
👥 Who: Urban Indigenous community members in Calgary

📲 Registration is requested!
Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

🧡 All are welcome. Come as you are.

Together, we honour our stories, celebrate our resilience, and continue building a future rooted in connection, understanding, and healing.

Many Nations. One Family.

🧡 In Loving Memory of Yvonne Irene JobinThe Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary joins our community in mourning the ...
10/07/2026

🧡 In Loving Memory of Yvonne Irene Jobin

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary joins our community in mourning the passing of Yvonne Irene Jobin, a respected Cree artist, educator, cultural teacher and founder of Moonstone Creation.

Yvonne dedicated so much of her life to preserving, celebrating and sharing Indigenous arts, culture and traditional knowledge. Through her artwork, teachings and countless workshops, she created spaces where knowledge could be passed from one generation to the next and where Indigenous art was recognized, respected and celebrated.

Her impact reaches far beyond the beautiful pieces she created. It lives within the many people she taught, encouraged and inspired, and throughout the Indigenous arts community she worked so passionately to strengthen.

Yvonne believed deeply in the importance of sharing knowledge. That generosity of spirit leaves a powerful legacy that will continue through all those who had the privilege of learning from her.

AFCC extends our heartfelt condolences to Yvonne’s family, loved ones, friends, the Moonstone Creation family, and everyone whose life she touched.

May her teachings continue to be carried forward, and may her memory be held with love and respect. 🧡

Memorial Service
Friday, October 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Confluence
750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary

🦬 Continuing the Bison Harvest: Hide Preparation, Teaching & CeremonyThe teachings from AFCC’s bison harvest continue.La...
10/06/2026

🦬 Continuing the Bison Harvest: Hide Preparation, Teaching & Ceremony

The teachings from AFCC’s bison harvest continue.

Last Sunday at The Confluence, Knowledge Holder Winston Wadsworth worked alongside community members, sharing his knowledge through hands-on bison hide tanning and preparation. The hide will continue its journey this month, when Winston provides a hide tanning session with Tsuut’ina Nation students, creating another opportunity for knowledge to be shared through experience and connection.

Once the tanning process is complete, the hide will be gifted back to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary this winter. We hope this will also open the door to a future AFCC Winter Count project, allowing the hide to continue carrying stories, teachings and history forward.

The bison skull is also continuing its ceremonial journey. Lee Breaker of Siksika Nation, a spiritual leader, will be gifting the painted bison skull back to AFCC through a ceremonial exchange, honouring the spirit of reciprocity and the significance of the bison.

From harvest, to preparation, to teaching, ceremony and gifting, each part of this process reminds us that the work does not end with the harvest. The bison continues to bring people together, create opportunities for learning, and carry teachings forward for future generations.

We are grateful to Winston, Lee, the community members who participated, and everyone helping carry this work forward. 🧡

Many Nations. One Family.

📣 NEW LOCATION! Status Card & Registration ServicesThe Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary offers first-time Registr...
10/06/2026

📣 NEW LOCATION! Status Card & Registration Services

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary offers first-time Registration and Status Card renewals at our Navigation Centre. 2026 Status Card Poster  (1).pdf

📍 The Navigation Centre
428 9 Ave SE, Calgary

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Closed Thursdays 2026 Status Card Poster  (1).pdf

What you need to bring:
• SCIS (Secure Status Card): Valid photo ID and registration number
• Registration: Valid photo ID and long-form birth certificate. Additional documentation may be required. 2026 Status Card Poster  (1).pdf

📸 On-site photography is available! You do not need to bring a photo with you.

Drop-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. 2026 Status Card Poster  (1).pdf

First-time registration can be complex, so to help make your visit as smooth as possible and ensure you have all required documents, please contact Bailey before your visit. 2026 Status Card Poster  (1).pdf

📧 mailto:[email protected]
🌐 http://www.afccalgary.org 2026 Status Card Poster  (1).pdf

Many Nations. One Family. 🩵

We’re excited to officially share the details for the 2nd Annual AFCC Owl Dance 2026!📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026⏰ 5:00 P...
10/06/2026

We’re excited to officially share the details for the 2nd Annual AFCC Owl Dance 2026!

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Marlborough Community Association
636 Marlborough Way NE, Calgary

Join the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary for an evening of community connection, preserving heritage and collective healing as we come together for this special community gathering.

✨ FREE and open to everyone!

Concession and vendors will be on site, with refreshments and a community feast available for up to 400 people.

Bring your family, bring your friends and come gather with us — everyone is welcome!

For more information or questions, please contact Tim Curren at mailto:[email protected].

Many Nations. One Family.

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is proud to once again sponsor the Sisters in Spirit March & Vigil. ❤...
10/04/2026

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is proud to once again sponsor the Sisters in Spirit March & Vigil. ❤️

Today, October 4, we honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. We stand alongside families searching for answers, survivors carrying painful experiences, and communities working tirelessly for safety and justice.

Every person we remember is someone’s loved one. Their lives matter. Their stories matter. Their families deserve answers, accountability and lasting change.

Our commitment extends beyond today. Through our work supporting Indigenous women, families and community, the AFCC remains committed to safety, dignity, cultural connection and healing.

We thank the families, organizers, Elders and advocates who continue to lead this work. Special thanks to our Elders and Knowledge Keepers for their wisdom and guidance, and to all the organizers and volunteers who made today possible.

We also extend heartfelt thanks to Brenda Twoyoungmen for preparing 150 boxed lunches, and to Nicole Wolf Leg for all her work making today special.

We invite our community to walk together, listen with compassion and carry this responsibility forward.

Many Nations. One Family.

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National Association of Friendship Centres | Association nationale des Centres d’amitié
ANFCA – Alberta Native Friendship Centres

October 1, marks the beginning of Women’s History Month in Canada—and we honour the Indigenous women whose courage, wisd...
10/02/2026

October 1, marks the beginning of Women’s History Month in Canada—and we honour the Indigenous women whose courage, wisdom and leadership have shaped our past and continue to shape our future.

At the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, we see the strength of Indigenous women every day: Grandmothers carrying our teachings, mothers raising the next generation, leaders building stronger communities, and young women finding their voices and creating change.

We honour the women reclaiming our languages, protecting our children, keeping culture alive and demanding justice. We also remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and stand with the families who continue to seek answers, accountability and healing.

Recognition must lead to action. Indigenous women deserve safety, secure housing, opportunity and respect for their leadership. Their voices must help shape the decisions that affect their lives.

We are deeply grateful for the women who guide AFCC and strengthen our community every day.

May every Indigenous girl grow up knowing her voice matters, her dreams deserve support, and her life is sacred.

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children w...
10/01/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and stand with the families and communities who continue to carry these experiences.

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is proud to gather alongside our partners at The Confluence — I’táámito’táaattsiiyio’pi, “Harmonious Meeting Place” — for a day of remembrance, learning and cultural connection.

Our heartfelt thanks to Jennifer Thompson and the entire Confluence team for their partnership and commitment to making space for Indigenous voices, histories and teachings. Our work together, including Naatowápitao’ohkánnao’p — “Holy Gathering Place” — reflects the importance of creating places where our community can gather, practise culture and hold ceremony.

A special thank you to AFCC Board President Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head for her opening remarks before today’s screening of Singing Back the Buffalo, and for her continued leadership and support of our community.

We also extend our gratitude to director Tasha Hubbard for sharing Singing Back the Buffalo and joining today’s conversation. Her film shares the powerful story of Indigenous-led buffalo restoration and the connections between buffalo, land, culture and healing. (theconfluence.ca (https://www.theconfluence.ca/events/ndtr-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com)⁠)

May the listening and learning we share today inspire meaningful action every day.

Every Child Matters.
Many Nations. One Family.

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1944-10 Avenue S. W
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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
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