Conayt Friendship Society

Conayt Friendship Society We work to holistically improve the quality of life and cultural distinctiveness, and to strengthen friendship.

The term Conayt originates from Nlaka:pamux or Ntlakyapamuk, the Thompson language. Conayt means “helping others” and it is at the heart of our mission. We work to holistically improve the quality of life and cultural distinctiveness, and to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal members in our community. In 1968, six individuals recognized the need for a Frien

dship Centre in the Nicola Valley to serve the growing population of urban Aboriginal people. Resources were limited in the early stages of planning and development, and their own homes were used as collateral. Thanks to their efforts the Friendship Centre was born and was able to deliver the first social programs to the community. In June of 1975, the Province of British Columbia recognized the Nicola Valley Friendship and Counselling Society as a nonprofit community-based organization under the Societies Act. In 1983, under the direction of the society membership and board of directors, the Nicola Valley Friendship Centre changed its name to its current name, the Conayt Friendship Society. After several moves over the years to accommodate the growing number of programs offered, Conayt purchased a permanent home with ample space for growth, to bring all programs together under one roof. Since 2010, the Friendship Society has been located at 2164 Quilchena Avenue in Merritt and our team continues to deliver a variety of programs to the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community in the Nicola Valley.

Here is our May calendar for our Youth Group!!Please call our main office 250-378-5107 or email us at youthcoordinator@c...
05/05/2026

Here is our May calendar for our Youth Group!!

Please call our main office 250-378-5107 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

Good morning everyone! We are hiring for a part time cook at our Head Start!!Send all resumes and cover letters to hr@co...
04/23/2026

Good morning everyone! We are hiring for a part time cook at our Head Start!!

Send all resumes and cover letters to [email protected]

Thank you!!

Very very exciting news!! We will be collaborating with CNA on our Spirit of Our Youth Program! To kick off this amazing...
04/14/2026

Very very exciting news!! We will be collaborating with CNA on our Spirit of Our Youth Program! To kick off this amazing collaboration, we will be hosting a Spring Egg Hunt and Dinner (as well as many other fun activities).

Be there or be square!

Exciting news everyone! We are having a contest for naming our new apartment building! You can scan the QR code below to...
04/10/2026

Exciting news everyone! We are having a contest for naming our new apartment building! You can scan the QR code below to submit your suggestions!!

03/02/2026

Good morning :)

Due to our Youth Coordinator being out of town our youth group is cancelled this week March 3, 2026. We will start youth group back up on Thursday March 12th, 2026, from 3:00-6:30pm as we will be making ribbon skirts and shirts for the youth.

We have some exciting news!We are now hiring for a part time HR Coordinator!If you are interested in joining our team, p...
02/05/2026

We have some exciting news!
We are now hiring for a part time HR Coordinator!

If you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to 250-378-5107 if you have any questions. Send your resume and cover letter into [email protected] or come apply within at 2164 Quilchena Ave!!!

01/13/2026

📣 Hiring Now in Merritt! Conayt Friendship Society is looking for a Part-Time Custodian (22.5–30 hrs/week)—clean, maintain, and support Indigenous community spaces, including occasional housing move-out/move-in cleaning. Flexible schedule, competitive pay ($20–26/hr + benefits). Apply today: [email protected]

12/13/2025
The countdown is on! This has been a grand journey! Hand Drummers Welcome! See you there!!
12/11/2025

The countdown is on! This has been a grand journey! Hand Drummers Welcome! See you there!!

12/09/2025

Reminder that there will be NO Youth Group tonight (Tuesday, December 9)

Address

2164 Quilchena Avenue
Merritt, BC
V1K1B8

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503785107

Website

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