Canadian Native Friendship Centre Programs
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Powwow Fitness Program
Start date: Fall 2018 - Ending May 14&15, 2019
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Concordia University, 7128 Ada Boulevard, Centre for Science, Research and Innovation Room CS207
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Millwoods Seniors and Multicultural Centre
2610 Hewes Way NW #210
(Recommended 14+)
Wellbriety Support Group
Start date: Ongoing throughout the summer
Mondays: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the CNFC, upstairs room #200
Dene Drumming
Start date: Fall 2018 & ending April 24, 2019
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Sprucewood Library, 1555 95 Street
(All Ages)
Conversational Cree Class
Start date: October 2018 & ending May 13&16, 2019
Monday: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Highlands Library, 6710 118 Avenue.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Enterprise Square Library, 10212 Jasper Ave
(All Ages)
Drop-in Powwow Classes
Classes are open to participants at all levels of experience. Powwow drumming and singing instruction includes protocols and some songs for each of the dances.
A Lead Facilitator powwow singer and two powwow dance facilitators will provide commentary and instruction on the meaning and artistic intricacies of the various dance styles.
Start date: October 2018 & ending May 27, 2019
Monday: 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm. Westmount School 11124 131 Street (Gymnasium)
Traditional Arts & Crafts
Start date: October 2018 & ending May 14 and 15th, 2019
Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Old Strathcona Library located at 8331 104 Street.
Wednesday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at CNFC building, upstairs room #200 (Ages 12+).
Metis Jigging & Dance Classes
Start date: October 2018 & ending May 16, 2019
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. CNFC upstairs room #200 (All Ages)
LGBTQ2S Support Group
Start date: October 2018 & ending May 14, 2019
The aim of the group is to provide a safe positive space for LGBTQ2S Community and their allies. It's an opportunity to meet together with like-minded people for company, information, and activities.
* Please note that all programs restart the first week of October 2019
Our Vision
The vision of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is toward an integrated, self-reliant Aboriginal community who participates as urban citizens taking responsibility for their shared condition in a spirit of health, cooperation and wellness within a strong cultural base.
Mission Statement
The mandate of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities, encouraging equal access to and participation in Canadian society while respecting Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness.
