Programs
The Friendship Centre’s programs follow the philosophy of the Medicine Wheel. The Medicine Wheel symbolizes that we are all connected to one another by showing us the intricacies of the interwoven threads of life. As we grow, we change like the seasons, passing through the sections of the circle, learning from each.
Yellow is the path of life, children and infants. The Centre’s Children Driven Services are focused on the overall growth and development all children.
Red is the time of summer, teens and early adults. The Friendship Centre’s goal is to provide quality youth centered services.
Black is later adult hood, a time when we learn that we are responsible to all things and to each other. White is the place of wisdom and represents our elders. The Friendship Centre has a number of Family and Health centered programs and services which provide a wide range of support services to First Nations families.
Program Director
Programs are planned around needs and preferences of the membership i.e.: parenting, life skills, family violence workshops, women and youth groups and referrals.
Phone: 250-542-1247
CHILDREN DRIVEN SERVICES
Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development (AIECD)
Mother Goose Program
Mother Hubbird’s Cupboard Program
Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD)
Turtle Circle
YOUTH DRIVEN SERVICES
Vernon Youth Safe House
Kekuli Centre
Youth Outreach and Support
Scholarship Fund
Sookinchoot Urban Aboriginal Youth Program
R’Native Voice
Sen’Klip Native Theatre
FAMILY SERVICES
Family Support Program
A Child’s Roots are Forever
Family Circle (Family Group Conferencing)
Vernon Native Housing
Native Court Worker
HEALTH SERVICES
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Mothers for Recovery Sister Group – Vernon
Downtown Primary Care Centre
Community Dental Access Centre