The British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is the umbrella organization for the 25 Friendship Centres across BC.
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Jun 11
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is pleased to provide the Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) to First Nations students who are ineligible to apply for post-secondary funding through their band.
🔗bcaafc.com/education/psssp/
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Whether you're an early childhood educator, child care provider, parent, or guardian, your experiences with the child care sector matter. Take the Province's survey before July 9 and help shape the future of child care in our communities. gov.bc.ca/ChildCareSurvey #ChildCareBC
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📋We're hiring! We have three positions available:
• Administrative Assistant
• Director of Programs
• Director of Strategic Member Initiatives
🔗Learn about them on our website: bcaafc.com/about-us/careers/
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June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of the 2SLGBTQI community and recognize the ongoing importance of advocacy, inclusion, and belonging 🏳️🌈
Happy Pride and Indigenous History Month!🧡🌈
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📋We're hiring!
We have three positions available:
•Administrative Assistant
•Director of Programs
•Director of Strategic Member Initiatives
🔗Learn about them on our website: bcaafc.com/about-us/careers/
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📣 Applications for the Indigenous-Led Gambling Harm Reduction and Community Capacity Building Grant, led by the Community Action Initiative, are open until July 3!
Learn more: caibc.ca/grants/indigenous-l…
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It's #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth! 🧡Check out your local Friendship Centre to find ways to celebrate and enjoy the month: bcaafc.com/about-us/friendsh…
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May 12
The BC Arts Council invites BCAAFC members to an engagement session to share feedback on the development of a new funding program for Indigenous artists and Indigenous‑led organizations, including Friendship Centres.
📅 Thursday, May 21; 11 am - 12 pm
eventbrite.ca/e/bc-arts-coun…
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Apr 15
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is seeking a Diverse Ability & Inclusion Policy Analyst to support research, policy development, and advocacy that advances equitable outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities across B.C.
bcaafc.com/job/diverse-abili…
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Apr 14
Join us for a Q&A today (April 14) at noon PST to learn more about the the world's first MBA in Advancing Reconciliation at Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. Applications for the 3rd cohort are open until April 22: bcaafc.com/mbaar/
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Apr 13
Applications for the 3rd cohort of the world's first MBA in Advancing Reconciliation at @gustavsonuvic have been extended to April 22, 2026.
Join us for a Q&A tomorrow (April 14) at noon PST to learn more: bcaafc.com/mbaar/
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Jan 27
🎓✨ New bursary opportunity — now open! ✨🎓
For the first time, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is proud to launch the Encore “Make Your Moment” Bursary, thanks to funding from Encore Global.
🔗 Learn more and apply:
bcaafc.com/education/encore-…
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Jan 12
Sharing on behalf of Imagine Native! Check out this exciting opportunity happening this weekend (Jan. 16-18, 2026) for Indigenous youth ages 12-24.
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19 Dec 2025
The BCAAFC office will be closed over the winter holidays to allow staff time to rest and connect with their loved ones. We wish you all a healthy, happy, and restful holiday season! ☃️
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6 Nov 2025
Indigenous leaders say budget misses historic opportunity to address socio-economic gaps: aptnnews.ca/national-news/in…
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BC Friendship Centres retweeted
On Wednesday, October 29th, NAFC CEO Jocelyn W. Formsma, NAFC Vice President Lois Duke, and First Light Friendship Centre CEO and NAFC Board Member Stacey Howse attended the Senate Committee on National Finance to discuss federal programs and initiatives to support the
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BC Friendship Centres retweeted
To watch the session, go to senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/harmony…
#UrbanIndigenous #FriendshipCentres #Housing #IndigenousVoices
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BC Friendship Centres retweeted
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – November 4, 2025 – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) expresses deep concern with the release of the 2025 Federal Budget and the government’s missed opportunity to address the realities of urban Indigenous people.
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31 Oct 2025
We’re hiring! The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is seeking a Youth and Elders Coordinator to help strengthen intergenerational connections across our provincial network.
👉 Apply now: bcaafc.com/job/youth-elders-…
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