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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".

3 MORE DAYS !🌟 Countdown to the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society 50th Annual General Meeting! 🌟Join us on September 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Indigenous Cultural Centre, located at 3955-3rd Avenue, as we celebrate five decades of community, culture guided by indigenous law!We are thrilled to announce that Chef Mathew will be creating a delicious meal for us to enjoy. 🍽️🎁 Door Prizes Alert! 🎁The team has some amazin g prizes?! As we prepare for this special event, we want to remind everyone that we do our best with the resources we have to create a welcoming environment.For our clients: If you have someone you would like acknowledged during the event, please send us a message. Your voices matter, and we want to ensure everyone feels recognized and celebrated.Let’s come together to mark this significant milestone and celebrate our vibrant Indignous community!#DzeLKant #50thAnniversary #AGM2025 #IndigenousCulture #CommunityCelebration #TogetherWeThriveg ... See MoreSee Less
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🚗✨ Car Seat Giveaway! ✨🚗We are excited to share that we have 2 brand new car seats available for families in need. 💙Our staff recently completed the Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Educator II course, which gave us the knowledge and skills to support parents and caregivers with safe car seat installation and use. This training covered BC child seat laws, proper installation, harnessing, and choosing the right seat for your child.If you or someone you know could benefit from a car seat, please reach out to us! Families will also have the opportunity to receive guidance on safe installation to make sure your little one is traveling as safely as possible.Please stop into our office at 1188 Main Street or call us at 250-847-5211 to apply. Car seats will be given to families who are most in need.Together, let’s keep our children safe on the road. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 MORE DAYS !🌟 Countdown to the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society 50th Annual General Meeting! 🌟Join us on September 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Indigenous Cultural Centre, located at 3955-3rd Avenue, as we celebrate five decades of community, culture guided by indigenous law!We are thrilled to announce that Chef Mathew will be creating a delicious meal for us to enjoy. 🍽️🎁 Door Prizes Alert! 🎁The team has some amazin g prizes?! As we prepare for this special event, we want to remind everyone that we do our best with the resources we have to create a welcoming environment.For our clients: If you have someone you would like acknowledged during the event, please send us a message. Your voices matter, and we want to ensure everyone feels recognized and celebrated.Let’s come together to mark this significant milestone and celebrate our vibrant community!#DzeLKant #50thAnniversary #AGM2025 #IndigenousCulture #CommunityCelebration #TogetherWeThriveg ... See MoreSee Less
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