AFCC Project Launch: 18 New Units to Fuel Indigenous Housing Initiative We are proud to share this important milestone for the AFCC and the City of Calgary (CoC). We are moving forward with plans for our new 18-unit apartment building, a critical development...
AFCC Gives Thanks: Direct Energy Fuels Our Winter Outreach! 🧤👢 Oki, Tansi, and Hello! The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) extends a massive, heartfelt thank you to Direct Energy for their incredibly generous donation of essential winter gear and hygiene...
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...
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...
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 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 The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is thrilled to introduce our new Board Vice President, Del Majore. As a dedicated citizen of the MĂ©tis Nation of Alberta and a lifelong advocate for the Friendship...
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,...
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...