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Dze Ḻ K’ant Friendship Centre

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The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre provides a number of quality services to the Aboriginal community. These services support people on their journey to become more self-sufficient and self-reliant. The Friendship Centre also dedicates time and resources to promoting awareness among Aboriginal people. Cultural pride, cultural identity, and confidentiality are the pillars of our organization.

Here at the Friendship Centre we strive to provide an environment where all Aboriginal people can belong. Whether you are a youth, elder, adult, or mother-to-be – in need of confidential assistance for major road blocks in your life or are simply looking for ways to improve your life skills – everyone is welcome at the Friendship Centre. We are a non-judgemental community with only acceptance in mind.

Please feel free to visit our site to learn more about the services we provide to our local community and the region. If you feel that our services could benefit you or someone close to you, please feel free to contact us. Our doors are always open at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre – we are waiting to hear from you.

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Dze L K’ant Housing Society

In 2019, the Dze L k’ant Friendship Centre Society incorporated a new housing society: The Dze L K’ant Housing Society. The Dze L K’ant Housing Society was created to own and operate culturally safe Indigenous housing in the communities we serve.

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Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre Society

Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre Society

The Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre is a community-based organization founded in 1974 by a devoted group of Aboriginals in Smithers, British Columbia. The name Dze L K'ant was chosen. It means “Foot of the Mountain".

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Each year, on May 5th, we observe Red Dress Day, a significant occasion that raises awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+). On this National Day of Awareness, we take the time to remember, mourn, and honor those who have been affected by this ongoing crisis. It is vital to recognize that, even today, Indigenous peoples disproportionately experience gender-based violence in Canada.We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. Your courage, insights, and advocacy for systemic change have paved the way for our collective efforts and advocacy. Your commitment to creating awareness and fostering safe spaces is invaluable.Together, we will continue to uphold accountability and take action to ensure that every Indigenous person is safe. Let us stand united in our efforts to bring about meaningful change and support one another in our journey towards healing and justice.In solidarity, Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society ... See MoreSee Less
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