Canadian Native Friendship Centre Programs
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Indigenous Language Classes in partnership with Edmonton Public Library
Whether you want to reconnect to your ancestral language or learn a language from the territory, this is the class for you. These classes are offered in partnership with the Canadian Native Friendship Centre and are suitable for beginners and those with previous language knowledge. These are a free registered, online class where you will also connect with community members and make new friends through shared passion for language revitalization. To receive a link and passcode to the online class via, please register with your name and email address and instructions will be sent to you on the day of the session.
Nehiyawewin Language Classes
Facilitated by Leslie Skinner
Running:
In-person on Mondays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Online on Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Metis Jigging
Facilitated by Hugo Martel
Running:
Running:
Friday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (will not run the Friday before a long weekend)
Our Vision
The vision of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is toward an integrated, self-reliant Indigenous 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 Indigenous people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities, encouraging equal access to and participation in Canadian society while respecting Indigenous cultural distinctiveness.
Our Values
- We respect and recognize the inherent worth of all people regardless of race, creed, or culture, and we promote this view in the community
- We honor our elders and are guided by their acquired wisdom
- We encourage and support our youth in their role as future leaders and culture bearers
- We incorporate our traditional values of respect, honesty, sharing and caring in all our programs and services
- We strive for transparency in the way we conduct business
