Oki, Tansi, and Holiday Greetings!

As we look toward the end of the year, the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is sharing our official AFCC Holiday Hours 2025 and a message of gratitude to our relatives.

In our ways, gathering to share a meal is how we honour our connections to one another. Today, the AFCC family—our staff and Board of Directors—came together to feast, share laughter, and strengthen the kinship (wahkohtowin) that makes our work possible. We even had a special visit from Santa to join in the celebration!

Reflecting on a Year of Support As we move into the deep winter, we follow the teachings of the season: to slow down, to rest, and to return to our home fires. It has been a year of immense growth and resilience. From the expansion of our housing initiatives to the critical work of our Indigenous Warming Centre, our team has worked tirelessly to wrap our community in warmth and dignity.

We raise our hands in gratitude to you—our community, partners, and relations—for walking with us this year. Your friendship allows us to do this good work.

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AFCC Holiday Hours 2025 & Operational Updates 🕒

While our administrative team takes this time to rest and recharge, we know that our responsibility to our relatives never pauses. We have coordinated with our partners in the Emergency Weather Response to ensure support continues. We will have teams staying behind to “keep the fire lit” at our essential services.

Please review the detailed schedule below for all program closures and adjusted hours.

Administrative Rest Period (Closures)

The Main Office, Administration Office and Elders Drop-In Centre will be closed to allow our staff to return to their families.

• Closing: Friday, December 19, 2025

• Reopening: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Keeping the Fire Lit (Essential Services)

We remain committed to the safety and warmth of our community. Please note the specific AFCC Holiday Hours 2025for our frontline teams:

🔥 Indigenous Warming Centre

• Regular Operations: Open daily aside from the specific dates below.

• Christmas Eve (Dec 24): Open until 12:00 PM (Noon).

• Christmas Day (Dec 25): Closed.

• Boxing Day (Dec 26): Closed.

• New Year’s Eve (Dec 31): Open until 12:00 PM (Noon).

• New Year’s Day (Jan 1): Closed.

📍 Navigation Centre

• Open Dates: December 22 & 23.

• Holiday Closure: Closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1 (Inclusive).

• Partial Reopening: Open January 2, 5, & 6.

• Full Return: Regular hours resume Wednesday, January 7.

Emergency Support Resources

If you or someone you know requires assistance outside of these hours, please reach out to our city partners:

• 211 Alberta: Dial 2-1-1 or visit ab.211.ca for 24/7 connection to social services.

• DOAP Team: For transportation of intoxicated individuals, please contact the Alpha House DOAP team.

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Kaitama’tsin (We will meet again),

Board of Directors & Staff The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary