Culture VNFC

10/05/2026

Here is the ICL October Calendar! for questions, rsvp please contact a member of our team.

Lisa Mercure, Manager of Indigenous Culture and Language [email protected]
Ash Murphy, Cultural Programs Coordinator [email protected]
Ellie Dion, Language Program Coordinator [email protected]
Dale Whiteford Language Support [email protected]
Sue White Elder Support [email protected]

09/22/2026

Check this out! It's sure to be an amazing day! The Victoria Native Friendship Centre is honoured to welcome the Gitmaxnakay-Nisga'a People of the Rainbow dancers from Prince Rupert, BC who will be sharing a performance.

On Thursday, October 1st, VNFC is honoured to welcome the Gitmaxnakay-Nisga'a People of the Rainbow dancers from Prince Rupert, BC who will be sharing a performance. 💫All are welcome, please email [email protected] with any questions.

09/16/2026

Bead Circle today! 4pm-6pm. Your welcome to come and work on your own projects, use elders supplies to make an item for yourself, if you make an item for elders fundraising. Come and visit! Catch up over crafts! 🙂

August beading circle on Wednesday, September 16th from 4-6 pm! RSVP or questions to [email protected]

09/16/2026

🍲Community soup lunch returns this Friday, September 18th! Noon-1pm, everyone is welcome. We missed you! Email [email protected] with any questions - see you there! 🥣

09/08/2026

Please join us and wear Red Shoes (or anything red) in support of spreading FASD Awareness day here at the VNFC. From 1-3 we will be spreading awareness and coming together to support families and individuals effected by FASD. This event is drop in, so through out that time feel free to pop in and say hello please come see what's going on. Wednesday Sept 9 1pm - 3 pm in the Amphitheatre. See you there!! We will be making Cedar Roses, Rock Painting and more!

09/03/2026

The Elders AfterParTEA scheduled for tomorrow September 4 is being cancelled. See you in two weeks! due to Low staffing.

08/06/2026

Calling Indigenous community on BCEA looking to gain work experience and skills to re-enter the job market! Attend our info session at 10am on August 6th to find out more about paid work experience and skills training opportunities across a variety of departments at VNFC through this United Way BC program. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

08/06/2026

August cultural support morning appointments and afternoon drop-ins at VNFC on Thursday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 18th. Please contact [email protected] to sign up or for more info.

08/05/2026

Hello All! Hope your having a great summer! Here is our August update for The Indigenous Culture & Language Team.

For any questions, or to RSVP for an event, please contact a member of our team.

Questions:

Lisa Mercure, Manager of Indigenous Culture and Language [email protected]
Ash Murphy, Cultural Programs Coordinator [email protected]
Ellie Dion, Language Program Coordinator [email protected]

06/12/2026

This is happening tomorrow at Friendship Hall, Clothing sale fundraiser!

On Saturday June 13th, please join us at Friendship Hall (formerly Norway House) for an emporium of gently used and new clothing and accessories at our "Change With Us" fundraising sale to support VNFC Youth programs. Come ready to fill a bag for $25; hanging items will be tagged $10-$25. Cash, credit and debit accepted; coffee and pastries will be available! ☕🥐👕👗 1110 Hillside avenue, lots of parking. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.