The AFCC Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter is Now Available
We are excited to share the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary newsletter!
This edition highlights some of the incredible work happening across our community, from our largest-ever Red Dress Powwow to major Indigenous-led housing milestones, new programs, cultural gatherings, and the many partnerships helping us create meaningful impact in Moh’kinsstis.
We are proud of what we continue to build together: spaces of healing, belonging, culture, and hope.
Thank you to our staff, Board, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, partners, funders, and community members who walk alongside us every day.
Inside This Edition
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3rd Annual Red Dress Powwow: More than 2,000 people gathered at the Big Four Roadhouse for a powerful night of healing, remembrance, and unity.
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Historic Housing Investments: The AFCC secured vital funding to advance Indigenous-led housing developments, including the Maa’too’maa’taapii Aoko’iyii’piaya initiative.
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Honouring Our Encampment Team: Our Encampment Support and Transition Program was honoured with the sacred Blackfoot name Sapaatsimaitapiks.
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Community Gatherings: Read about the 6th Annual Every Child Matters Game, our Winter Stories and Creations series, and a special visit from Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud.
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National Investment: A look at the historic $168 million federal investment that will strengthen Friendship Centres across Canada over the next five years.