Elders' Drop-In Centre (Kanakaa’tsinom): December Calendar is Here! Hello, Elders, friends, and community members! The official Elders' Drop-In Centre (Kanakaa’tsinom) calendar for December 2025 is ready, inviting you to share in the winter season's warmth and...
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AFCC Indigenous Hub December 2025 Calendar & Holiday Closure
Indigenous Hub (Main Office) December Calendar: Happy New Year! Hello, friends! The official Indigenous Hub (Main Office) calendar for December 2025 is here, featuring essential services and our much-anticipated annual party! Event Spotlight: Family Christmas Party...
Holiday Campaign: Wrap Our Community in Warmth & Dignity
AFCC Holiday Outreach Campaign: Wrap Our Community in Warmth & Dignity The holidays should be a time of warmth, kinship, and belonging. For our vulnerable relatives on the streets of Calgary, this season can bring biting cold and profound isolation. At the...
AFCC 1st Annual Indigenous Christmas Market at The Confluence
1st Annual Indigenous Christmas Market: Join Us at The Confluence! The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is thrilled to invite the community to our 1st Annual Early Bird Indigenous Christmas Artisan Market! This is a unique opportunity to celebrate and support...
AFCC Welcomes Grandmother Leanne Sleigh to the Board
AFCC Welcomes Grandmother Leanne Sleigh to the Board The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is deeply honoured to introduce Elder and Grandmother Leanne Sleigh as a new member of our Board of Directors. A respected Siksika leader and a fluent Siksika...
Introducing Our New Board Vice President: Del Majore
Introducing Our New Board Vice President: Del Majore The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is thrilled to introduce our new Board Vice President, Del Majore. As a dedicated citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta and a lifelong advocate for the Friendship...
Celebrating Métis Week in Alberta: History, Culture, and Louis Riel
Celebrating Métis Week in Alberta! This week, November 15–22, is Métis Week in Alberta, a time to celebrate and recognize the vibrant history, distinct culture, and many contributions of Métis people. The week is specifically held at this time to include November 16,...
Honouring 8 Years: Shane Gauthier’s Dedicated Leadership at AFCC
Please join us in honouring our CEO, Shane Gauthier, on his 8-year anniversary of leading the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary. Eight years ago, Shane was asked to help guide an organization of 5 staff, operating out of a small garage and facing the possibility...
AFCC Welcomes New Board President: Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head
Introducing Our New Board President: Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head (Tsapinaaki) 🦅 The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is deeply honoured to introduce our new Board President, Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head, Tsapinaaki. Her election marks a pivotal moment for our...








