Welcome to Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary

Welcome all to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary. We welcome you to Treaty 7 Territory and the traditional land of Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Ĩyãħé Nakoda, Tsuu T’ina and the Metis Nation in Region 3. We at the AFCC strive to give the best possible experiences to those that come through our doors and do our best to make sure that all questions are answered with a smile.

 

OUR COMMUNITY

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Our Programs

AFCC provides essential Indigenous cultural based programs to a growing Calgary urban Indigenous population.

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Indigenous Hub

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Current Events

Check out AFCC's calendar for upcoming events.

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Career Opportunities

Volunteering, opportunities at AFCC, and external job postings.

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Past Events

September 2018

Cintas Job Fair

September 18, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Aboriginal Futures, 6011 - 1 A Street SW
Calgary, AB Canada

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR... A JOB OR A CAREER? Cintas is HIRING and has multiple job openings at their Calgary facility for: Hanger/Sorter Truck Loader Maintenance Technician II Management Trainee Production Lead Service Sales Representative Truck Unloader Washroom Operator Service Supervisor Join us at Aboriginal Futures for an Info Session with Cintas on September 18th to learn more about these career opportunities. Bring your resume and apply When: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Where: Aboriginal Futures Address:…

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141 Signing Anniversary of Treaty 7 Event

September 21, 2018
AB Canada

Join Mount Royal University students, staff, faculty and community members as we acknowledge the 141 signing anniversary of Treaty 7 with a day long event titled Iinistsi 141. Iinistsi is the Blackfoot word for treaty. On September 22, 1877 the First Nations of Southern Alberta including the Blackfoot: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani; Stoney Nakoda: Bearspaw, Chiniki, Wesley; and Tsuut'ina signed Treaty #7 east of Calgary at Blackfoot Crossing. The territory extends from out west at the Rocky Mountains and goes east…

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Calgary Legal Guidance – Advice-A-Thon

September 22, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 Canada

This event will run from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at City Hall. Attendees have an opportunity to sit with a volunteer lawyer for a free half hour appointment. Legal areas of law that attendee’s can get advice in are: Family, Criminal, Wills & Estates, Immigration and Civil. Anyone interested in meeting with a lawyer can simply show up that day or call 587-349-7997 to pre-book an appointment. CLG will also be running an Identification Clinic for people with no…

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Métis Culture Days

September 29, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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One event on September 30, 2018 at 9:00am

AB Canada

Métis Nation of Alberta – Region 3 1415 28th Street NE, Calgary, AB Fiddle Lessons * Beadwork * Capote Making * Talent Showcase * See full event information here.

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October 2018

The 14th Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil

October 4, 2018
AB Canada

Peace March: Honouring Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada Rally begins at 11:30 AM in Stephen Avenue Mall & 3rd St SW. See full details

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Chasing Our Wellness – Men’s Group

October 11, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
316 – 7th Ave SE, 316 - 7th Ave SE
Calgary, AB Canada

bgorell@afccalgary.org

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AFCC Strategic Plan

The Friendship Centre Movement has a long history of bringing people together from all areas of Canada and beyond and Calgary is no different, we pride ourselves on bringing indigenous based cultural programs and services to all that wish to come and participate.

The importance of contributing to the continued education of our cultures to the public is a vital piece of what we do, working with our Community partners to continue to make Calgary shine and to always showcase the indigenous peoples of this great city. We at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary want everyone to have an amazing experience when you walk through our doors and encourage everyone to come to visit us.

We have many wonderful programs, services and community events; come down and check them out!

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