Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre

5015–55 Street
Box 1978, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P4
Website: www.coldlakenativefriendshipcentre.org
Email: cold1@telus.net
Telephone: (780) 594–7526

Fast Facts

In 2006/07 the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre served over 8000 people.

There are over 4000 people in the Cold Lake region that are described as people of Aboriginal origin (First Nation, Métis and Inuit).

Vision for the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre

To bridge the gap between aboriginals and non-aboriginals. Our vision is for a City that can live in harmony with many different cultural backgrounds.

A Brief History of the Cold Lake Friendship Centre

After a humble beginning as a satellite office of the Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre, the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre was officially incorporated in 1981. Since that time the Centre has grown to become a central Aboriginal organization for youth, Elders and the general population. As a pillar in the community for Aboriginal interests, many of the Friendship Centre’s programs are geared towards issues important to Aboriginals. This centre has promoted understanding between Aboriginals and non-aboriginals with positive programs and participation in city events while maintaining and educating on the richly diverse Aboriginal cultures of the region.

Highlights of Programs and Services

Addictions Support
Advisory Boards
Alternate Schooling
Anger Management
Art and Craft Classes
Business Development
Children - Summer Programs
Children- After-school
Children-Cultural
Children-Recreational
Children- Arts/Crafts
Community Development
Community Feasts
Community Referral
Conferences, specify
Corrections
Court Liaison
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Camps
Cultural Programming
Early Intervention
Economic Development
Elders Wisdom Circle
Employment Training
Employment Services
FAS/FAE
Family Violence
Food Bank
Foster Care Services
Health Related Programs
HIV/AIDS
Diabetes
Cancer
Tobacco Reduction
Other, specify
Historical Resources
Museum
Interpretation Centre
Home Care Services
Homelessness
Housing
Human Rights
Justice/Corrections
Language Classes
Literacy
Liaison Support
Lifeskills Support/Program
Men’s Programs
Mediation/Negotiation
Psychological Services
Recreational Activities
Retreats
Social Worker
Sports and Fitness Program
Technology Resource
Women’s Programs
Youth Centre
Youth Camps
Youth Recreation
Youth Arts/Crafts
Youth Education

Thoughts on the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre

"The Friendship Centre is the only place in town my retired friends and I can meet and catch up on local happenings. We can have free tea, use the phone and get information explained to us. The Centre offers some interesting workshops for elders."
—Cold Lake Elder

"The Friendship Centre is a friendly place to meet. I feel good when I am here."
—Cold Lake Elder

"I can learn stuff at the youth centre and also get an education through the school. It’s a safe place to be."
—Cold Lake Youth