ANFCA Provincial Emerging Adults Council

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The ANFCA’s Provincial Emerging Adults Council (PEAC)

Today, the well-developed youth council has emerged as a proud group of youth from across the province of Alberta with a vision for themselves, their communities and the future. Building on a strong foundation of Friendship Centre history, the AIYC is structured in a Board of Directors format that allows and encourages skill development and understanding of community involvement and community building. Throughout Alberta, many Indigenous youth councils operate within Friendship Centres and act as critical elements of steering committees designed to oversee and ensure youth involvement in youth programming. It is from these community-based youth councils that representatives are appointed to attend the provincial youth council. One youth representative from AAYC is appointed to the national youth council (IYC) to represent issues that are relevant to Alberta’s Indigenous youth. Building on their own young history, founding and early AIYC members have moved on making room for new members. Past members cite their involvement in Friendship Centres and the AIYC as a turning point for their current life successes. This impressive group of young people are representative of an array of Indigenous cultures found in Alberta. Métis, Dene, Cree, Blackfoot, and Chipewyan youth join together to identify current issues, explore innovative solutions, advance personal skill development, access training and partake in cultural events and activities. The AIYC has participated in youth and Elder cultural retreats, province-wide youth programming, and is currently involved in multi-media training that will result in a youth-driven, video series designed to address issues and promote youth movement within Friendship Centres

This energetic group is steeped in strength, vision and respect. Their direct involvement in this process is empowering, skill developing and instills a sense of ownership for solutions and actions required to overcome social issues faced in every community.

10/21/2026

Rise Up is excited to welcome Indigenous TikTok Content Creator Braden Kadlun for a special virtual presentation with our Rise Up Youth Cohort on October 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM!

If you are interested in listening to the journeys of content creators, entrepreneurs and other revolutionary Indigenous people then contact us for more information on how you can get involved!

[email protected]

10/19/2026

Did you know? It wasn't until 1965 that First Nations people with Indian Status gained the right to vote in Alberta provincial elections.

Voting rights are an important part of our history. Understanding this history reminds us of the importance of exercising our right and having a voice in decisions that affect our communities.

This Alberta Referendum Day, take the opportunity to make your voice heard!

Your voice matters. Your choice matters.

10/16/2026

If you've never voted before or wanted to know more information on the 2026 Alberta Referendum such as Where to Vote?, this post is for you.

Advance voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Official Voting day is October 19th 2026

What is a referendum?

In Alberta, a referendum is a vote that allows eligible voters to decide directly on a specific public question or issue.
Official Website: https://www.elections.ab.ca/

Are you registered?

If you are already registered, you should have received a voter information card. You can check or update your registration through Elections Alberta. If you're not registered, you can register when you go to vote with acceptable identification. https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/register-to-vote/

Where do I vote?

If you are already registered, your voter information card will include your voting location. You can also use Voterlink to find advance voting locations and your assigned voting location by entering your address. https://www.voterlink.ab.ca/

What do I need to vote?

• Be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and ordinarily resident in Alberta.
• Bring acceptable identification showing your name and current address.
• If your information has changed or you're not registered, you can register at your voting location.

Where can I find the referendum questions?

The referendum questions are available on the Elections Alberta website. Review them before voting so you can make an informed decision.

https://www.elections.ab.ca/current-election-information/

10/07/2026

If you're in the Lloydminster area, check out the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre!

New fall dates 🍂🌻❄

Join the Cultural Craft Circle!
➳ Have a project started at home but want to craft in the company of others?
➳ Started a project, but don’t have the equipment or supplies to finish it?
➳ Want to build crafting skills but not ready to commit to a class?
Join us on Monday October 19, October 26, November 9, November 23, and December 7, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm

This is a DROP-IN program - no registration is required ☺️
We hope to see you there!

New fall dates 🍂🌻❄

Join the Cultural Craft Circle!

➳ Have a project started at home but want to craft in the company of others?
➳ Started a project, but don’t have the equipment or supplies to finish it?
➳ Want to build crafting skills but not ready to commit to a class?

Join us on Monday October 19, October 26, November 9, November 23, and December 7, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm

This is a DROP-IN program - no registration is required ☺️ We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

ANFCA held their Annual General Gathering in Bonnyville this past September. PEAC members and Rise Up youth participated in inportant meetings with their peers and with the ANFCA Board of Directors and provided youth input on issues affecting Friendship Centre youth in Alberta. Here is a quick photo dump from that weekend.

Rise Up: Empowering Urban Indigenous Youth is still accepeting youth into the current cohort. T

Reach out to Matt at [email protected] for more information and how to join Rise Up!

10/02/2026

Haven't joined Rise Up yet? We are still accepting youth!

Take a look at how previous youth participated in the Rise Up Forum in February 2026 in Edmonton.

Rise Up: Empowering Urban Indigenous Youth is still accepting youth into the current cohort. Through active participation in Rise Up and in your community, you could attend the 2027 Rise Up Youth Forum!

Reach out to Matt at [email protected] for more information and how to join Rise Up!

A weekend to empower Indigenous Youth. Developing relationships, ...

09/23/2026

09/18/2026

Rise Up is having a special Tuesday evening virtual session on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm, where Levi Wolfe is going to teach more Cree (nêhiyawêwin).

Levi is a Rise Up Alumni who now works with Edmonton Catholic School Division, teaching Cree (nêhiyawêwin) at four different high schools throughout the city and working as the Braided Journeys Coordinator.

Note: This is only open for those registered in Rise Up.

If interested in joining, you can do so by reaching out to Ben at [email protected] or Matt at [email protected].

06/23/2026

With recent abduction attempts in Friendship Centre communities, we are reminded that protecting against the kidnapping, exploitation, and human trafficking of Indigenous Peoples is our shared responsibility.

Stay aware.

Those who target Indigenous Peoples know where to find them, and this includes watching for targets on predictable routes from homes, schools, workplaces, and community groups. Potential kidnappers or traffickers may attempt to lure Indigenous Peoples into unknown vehicles or secondary locations by means of promising safety, shelter, food, money, substances, or affection.

Stay safe.

Walk in pairs or groups; share your location with loved ones; arrange for rides with people you trust; keep a safe distance from unknown vehicles; avoid using headphones while walking.

Stay connected.

-If someone is at risk of being kidnapped or human trafficked, please connect with the following:

-In case of emergent threat: 911
-In case of non-emergent threat: 311-RCMP (7267)
-In case of potential threat: 211
-Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010
-Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
-MMIWG Crisis Line: 1-844-413-6649
-Online Crime Reporting: https://report.rcmp.ca/ab/en

With recent abduction attempts in Friendship Centre communities, we are reminded that protecting against the kidnapping, exploitation, and human trafficking of Indigenous Peoples is our shared responsibility.

Stay aware.
Those who target Indigenous Peoples know where to find them, and this includes watching for targets on predictable routes from homes, schools, workplaces, and community groups. Potential kidnappers or traffickers may attempt to lure Indigenous Peoples into unknown vehicles or secondary locations by means of promising safety, shelter, food, money, substances, or affection.

Stay safe.
Walk in pairs or groups; share your location with loved ones; arrange for rides with people you trust; keep a safe distance from unknown vehicles; avoid using headphones while walking.

Stay connected.
-If someone is at risk of being kidnapped or human trafficked, please connect with the following:
-In case of emergent threat: 911
-In case of non-emergent threat: 311-RCMP (7267)
-In case of potential threat: 211
-Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010
-Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
-MMIWG Crisis Line: 1-844-413-6649
-Online Crime Reporting: https://report.rcmp.ca/ab/en

Address

10336 121st NW
Edmonton, AB
T5N1K8

Telephone

+17804233138

Website

https://anfca.com/alberta-aboriginal-youth-council/

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