Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre Society

10/14/2026

"Our elders gave us their time, their patience, and their years. Today we give back our attention."

Join us for Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Smithers location Elder’s Tea! 🌿

Join Tasheena and Haidi for an afternoon of tea, treats, and conversation at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Smithers location! Stop by for a warm cup of tea, delicious baked goods, and a special gift. 💚

📅 October 21st | 1–3 PM
📍 Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Smithers BC

Please reserve your spot by emailing Haidi at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/13/2026

Registration is now open for a six-week MMIWG healing gathering.
Thursdays from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for six weeks.
This gathering is for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It offers a safe, private space for healing, connection, and support through:
 Healing sessions
 Sacred fire
 Smudging
 Drumming
 A shared meal
 Information and safety resources
This is not an open community event. Registration is limited to 30 participants to support a safe and meaningful gathering for impacted families.
To register, please contact Selena.

10/01/2026

a bit delayed on time, still happening today!

Today. Although weather is forecast to be good, dress warm. Thursday October 1, 2026 at Lake Kathlyn Public Beach from 11 am - 3 pm. Call Mel to register a paddle group minimum 6 - 10 persons.
When we know our numbers we will provide soup bannock and hot bevereages. Wear Orange!

09/24/2026

Notice to the Community:

POSTPONEMENT of Grand Opening KEN'ULH K'IT YIKH
OCTOBER 21, 2026

We wish to inform the community that the opening ceremony originally scheduled for the Smithers location on October 21, 2026 has been postponed.

Due to the current provincial election period and in accordance with provincial guidance for public sector partners, we are pausing all public events and announcements to ensure full compliance with the caretaker period.

We remain deeply committed to this project and look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you as soon as the election period concludes and a new government is formed.

We will share updated details regarding the event at that time.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support.

Andrew Tom
President

09/24/2026

Create a team of paddlers 6 - 10 persons. Call Mel for a time spot. Have some soup and bannock and tea or coffee. Wear Red. Pull our War Canoe Nyïbegh. Attend our Sacred Fire. October 5th, 2026. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 💞❣️

09/23/2026

Today. Although weather is forecast to be good, dress warm. Thursday October 1, 2026 at Lake Kathlyn Public Beach from 11 am - 3 pm. Call Mel to register a paddle group minimum 6 - 10 persons.
When we know our numbers we will provide soup bannock and hot bevereages. Wear Orange!

09/23/2026

We are extremely excited to announce that a date has now been set for the opening of Dze L K'ant Housing Society's new affordable housing building on traditional Cas Yikh Territory in Smithers, BC!

We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone for Indigenous housing in our community on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. All welcome! Please save the date!

Watch our page for more information about this event.

09/22/2026

✨ RIBBON JEAN DRESS WORKSHOP ✨

Join us at Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre with Gracie and Boadia for a creative two-day workshop where you’ll learn how to add beautiful ribbon detailing to your own jean dress! ❤️

Bring your creativity and create a unique piece that reflects your own style. 🧵🪡

📅 September 28th & 29th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 1188 Main Street, Smithers
📞 Call (250) 847-5211 to reserve your spot!
👥 Only 6 spots available!

Come spend time creating, learning, and sharing together. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🖤🩵

Together we remember. Together we make a difference.

09/15/2026

Thank you to all who took part.

If anyone wants to speak at this event, please RSVP with Mel at 250 847 5211 ext 207. There will be a speakers' list from 11 am until lunch. It can continue after lunch. Sacred fire if you wish to write letters or drawings for past loved ones to burn in the sacred fire.