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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 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".

🌟 Exciting Announcement 🌟The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is pleased to support our community by offering luggages and backpacks to those who may need it. We recognize that access to basic travel and storage items can be challenging, and we want to help where we can.Our goal is to ensure that they are provided to those who are in need. Please know that we do our best with the limited resources available, and your well-being remains our priority.To request a luggage or backpack, please email us at info@dzelkant.com or call our office at 250-847-5211 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🌟Join us for a special meet and greet as our Mental Health Program and Family Gatherings Program come together! 🤝Our goal is to provide you with the right resources and support in a warm, confidential environment. Whether you want to chat in a group or set aside some time for a one-on-one discussion, we’re here for you!Come drop in, enjoy a warm bowl of soup & bannock and let’s talk about the wonderful offerings we have lined up in the coming weeks. 🥣💬We can’t wait to see you there! 💖 #MentalHealthMatters #FamilySupport #CommunityConnection ... See MoreSee Less
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Access to basic needs matters when people are working toward employment!Laundry soap may seem small, but clean clothes support confidence, dignity, and readiness for work, especially for those in transition or facing financial barriers. By making everyday essentials accessible, we help remove obstacles so people can focus on healing, stability, and moving forward in their employment journey. Community care is employment support. 🧺✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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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.