ABORIGINAL
FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
OF CALGARY

Fostering connection, celebrating culture, and empowering our Indigenous community.

Welcome to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC), a vital community hub dedicated to serving urban Indigenous peoples in Calgary for over two decades. Our mission is to build relations that lead to cultural connection and economic inclusion. We operate under the guiding principle of “Many Nations. One Family.™,” offering a safe and welcoming space for all.

Your Hub for Indigenous Services in Calgary

At the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, we provide a wide range of holistic and culturally-grounded supports across four key areas. Whether you need help with housing, wish to connect with culture, or are an Elder seeking community, we are here for you.

  • Community Outreach & Cultural Reconnection: We rekindle heritage and foster belonging through programs that share traditional knowledge, from our “Honouring the Bonds” family program to our powerful MMEIP Red Dress Powwow.
  • Housing Services: From our award-winning Omahkitapioyis Elders’ Lodge to our supportive Aboriginal Housing Initiative, we provide safe and stable housing solutions.
  • Community Member Services: We help individuals and families access essential resources, including our popular Status Card Clinic, employment and education support, and justice system navigation.
  • Elders Services: We honour our wisdom keepers with dedicated programs and spaces, including Calgary’s first Indigenous Elders’ Drop-in Centre, Kanakaatsi’nom.

We invite you to explore our site, learn about our upcoming events, and discover how you can get involved.

News & Events

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PDF of a news article from the Alberta Native News, June 2025 edition, featuring a story on the AFCC's 2nd Annual MMEIP Red Dress Powwow.
The AFCC Encampment Support and Transition Program team stands for a group photo in front of their branded outreach van.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 AFCC Red Dress Powwow video. The text reads 'AFCC's 2nd Annual Red Dress Powwow for MMEIP'. The background photo shows the powwow in progress with dancers in regalia.
Poster for the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary's Annual Stampede BBQ. Event is on July 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Marlborough Community Hall. It includes food, entertainment, face painting, and door prizes.
Poster for the First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) Youth Traditional Teepee Teachings Summer Program, ages 12-17. Details July-August 2025 sessions, cultural activities like land-based learning, traditional games, Elders' stories, and FNHC registration information including a QR code.
Thank you poster for the AFCC's 2nd Annual MMEIP Red Dress Powwow. The poster expresses gratitude for a successful event focused on community, healing, and remembrance, and looks forward to next year.
Cover of the AFCC Summer 2025 Newsletter, featuring the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary logo, a QR code for donations, and title text.
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Service Locations

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Main Office

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The Indigenous Hub
Iitaohkanitsini’kotsiiyio’p

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Elder’s Drop-In Centre
Kanakaa’tsinom “All Friends Place”

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The Navigation and Support
Centre

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The Elders’ Lodge
Omahkitapioyis

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Aboriginal Housing -
The Bromley Place

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The Confluence Partnership Site

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The Indigenous Warming Centre

Mission

We build relations that lead to cultural connection and economic inclusion for our urban community.

Vision

We remove barriers and uplift our urban community through cultural reconnection, programs, services, and access to resources that address the social and economic realities of our people.

Core Values

Humble, Innovative, Respectful, Supportive, Accountable, Transparent, Inclusive, Collaborative.