Many Nations.
One Family.™
Providing culturally grounded pathways to healing, connection, and economic self-determination for Calgary's urban Indigenous peoples.
Welcome to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC), a frontline community sanctuary dedicated to serving urban Indigenous relatives for over two decades. We build relations that foster cultural reclamation, wellness, and self-sufficiency.
Walk With Us: How Can We Support You Today?
Tap a frontline doorway below to see our verified address, walk-in hours, and direct team contacts:
Sunalta Frontline Outreach Hub & Encampment Transitions
Drop in for free daily snack bags, Tuesday food hampers (1 PM, donated by Calgary Food Bank, while supplies last), Thursday Soup Day, Hot Dog Fridays, and warm winter gear—or connect with Sapaatsimaitapiks.
Over 700 full grocery hampers, 790 hot lunches & daily snack bags shared every 3 months.
Free in-person card renewals, first-time registrations, photos & safe mail delivery with Bailey.
Weekly communal feasts, fresh hot bannock, storytelling circles & monthly BINGO prizes.
Zero fees, no red tape, and unconditional open doors where every relative is welcomed home.
What’s Happening in Community
Explore upcoming community markets, monthly program schedules, cultural observances, and recent visual story archives across Moh’kinsstis.
2nd Annual Indigenous Artisan Christmas Market 2026 | AFCC Calgary
Celebrate and support local Indigenous makers at Marlborough Hall. Authentic handmade jewelry, beadwork, baking, live music, and free parking.
OUTREACH SCHEDULE
AFCC November 2026 Outreach Calendar: Important Updates & Events
Download our monthly program schedule for Tuesday food hampers, Thursday soup days, encampment partner stops, and Status Card clinics.
Senior Wellness Seminar: Gentle Movement & Balance for Elders | AFCC & AimFit
Gentle movement, joint care, and balance workshop held at Omahkkitapioyis (The Elders' Lodge) in partnership with AimFit.
Elders' Drop-In Centre Permanent Home: Purchase Closed & Renovations Underway
AFCC has closed the purchase of our permanent Elders sanctuary with dedicated outdoor ceremonial space, parking, and full commercial kitchen.
Honouring All Who Served: From Indigenous Veterans Day to Remembrance Day
Remembering the sacrifices, courage, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans across Treaty 7 and Canada.
3rd Annual Family Halloween Gathering: Costumes, Kinship & Smiles
Over 200 relatives gathered for an evening of creative costumes, festive pumpkin decorating, shared family meals, and community round dances.
3rd Annual Red Dress Powwow: Honouring, Healing & Resilience
Uniting relatives across Treaty 7 at The Big Four Roadhouse in honour and remembrance of MMEIP through song, dance, and cultural unity.
Looking for more upcoming events or past notices?
Explore our complete monthly outreach calendars, community notices, and visual story archives.
Explore Our 2025-2026 Report to Community
Discover the tangible impact we have built together over the past year. From historic advancements in Indigenous-led housing to the expansion of frontline outreach and cultural programming, our annual report details the operational milestones and community resilience driving the AFCC forward.
Click the cover below to open the interactive report:
Outreach Services Hub
1944 10 Ave SW (Inside SORCe)
Frontline walk-in anchor for Tuesday food hampers (while supplies last), daily snack bags, winter supplies, and housing outreach. Mon–Thu 9–4, Fri 9–2.
Navigation & Support Centre
428 9 Ave SE (Centre of Hope)
Open Mon–Thu until 4 PM & Fri until 2 PM for system navigation with Nancy, plus Treaty Status Card renewals and free photos with Bailey.
Elders' Drop-In Centre
New Permanent Home Coming Soon
Our new permanent Elders sanctuary is on the way! Weekly feasts, Friday bannock, crafts, and BINGO continue across shared community spaces.
Omahkkitapioyis (The Elders' Lodge)
352 34 Ave NE (Highland Park)
Award-winning 12-suite independent living apartment residence in Highland Park featuring indoor smudging and garden spaces.
Sacred Ceremonial Space
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Dedicated indoor ceremonial space for traditional smudge, cultural reconnection, land-based teachings, and community healing.
Crescent Heights & Friendship House
Crescent Heights & Forest Lawn
Upcoming multi-unit community-owned housing developments expanding safe, culturally grounded homes across Calgary.
Administration Office
#250 - 229 11th Ave SE (Flamingo Block)
Central operational headquarters for executive leadership, finance, governance, human resources, and community partnerships.
Many Nations. One Family.™
Rooted in Treaty 7 ancestral wisdom, the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary empowers urban Indigenous relatives through cultural reclamation, frontline care, and lifelong kinship—ensuring every relative has the foundational support needed to heal, belong, and thrive.
Walking Together With Our Community Allies
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