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.

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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.