Nawican Friendship Centre

10/08/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving Closure Notice 🍂
The Nawican Friendship Centre will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday as we take time to celebrate, reflect, and give thanks with our families, friends, and community.
We wish everyone a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, connection, and good food. 🧡
🍁 We will reopen on Tuesday and look forward to seeing you then!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Nawican Friendship Centre! 🦃🍂

10/07/2026

🎄🛒 Volunteers Needed for Stock Our Sleigh! 🛒🎄

Help support the Dawson Creek Community Christmas Food Drive by volunteering for a 2-hour shift at a local grocery store November 8-14.

A huge thank you to our partners Networks Ministries, St. Mark's Food Bank, Safeway, No Frills, Wright's Food Service, Save-On-Foods, and Dawson Co-op for helping make this community effort possible.

Together, we're helping stock local food banks and support families throughout our community this holiday season. ❤️

📱 Scan the QR code to sign up today!
Or use this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA629A6FAC07-66234560-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawUzm_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUdkREpKY2hDaE5ibWVVRmtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6mD21pz8Cu5ff3HVXU1ykk4w84pdavQl9tvvI4wZ_71B3F9XGXoSj2ZQDJ8_aem_rdDmypXIS_qPJjtgqW-ZJA #/

10/07/2026

📢 Heads up, Elders!
There will be no Guided Painting Class on Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🍂🦃

Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 14. 🎨✨

Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! 🧡

🎨 Calling all Elders (60+)! Join us for our Guided Painting Class where you can create and decorate vases, plates, etc. or bring your own special item to paint! No experience needed, just come ready to relax, connect, and get creative.

📅 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 🗓 October 5 - 23 👥 Ages 60+

We look forward to painting with you!

10/06/2026

🦃 Gratitude, community, and a delicious meal. Join us for Thanksgiving Lunch at Nawican Friendship Centre! 🍁

10/06/2026

📣 NEW DATE – OCTOBER 15!

Build your financial confidence! 💰

Join us for a FREE Financial Literacy Workshop with BasePoint CPA and learn practical tips for budgeting, saving, managing debt, and more!

📅 NEW DATE: October 15
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Nawican Friendship Centre
🍪 Snacks will be provided!

Please note: The workshop originally scheduled for October 8 has been moved to October 15.

Reserve your spot today! 💙

10/06/2026

🍂 Kairos Blanket Exercise – October 17 🍂

Join us for an interactive learning journey through 500+ years of Indigenous history and gain a deeper understanding of truth and reconciliation.

📍 NBYCC – 10200 17 St.
🎟️ Admission is FREE
☕ Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Elders Session Only

🕐 1:00 PM Onward
Open to Everyone

Please Note: The morning session is reserved for Elders only. Anyone attending the afternoon session (1:00 PM onward) will be required to complete an ELST Client Intake before participating. Afternoon participants will not complete the Elders intake.

To register, contact the Nawican Friendship Centre:
📞 (250) 784-0061

10/01/2026

🎶 Reminder: Music Class is happening TODAY! 🎸
Join us from 5:00–6:00 PM at the Nawican Bergeron Youth & Cultural Centre for Professional Music Classes with Ismar Silva!
🎵 Ages 10–17
✨ See you there!

🎸 We're back! Join us for another season of Professional Music Classes with Ismar Silva. See you every other Thursday at Nawican Bergeron Youth & Cultural Centre!

📆Every other Thursday, October 1st, 2026
🕑5:00PM-6:00PM

See you there!

10/01/2026

🎨 Calling all Elders (60+)! Join us for our Guided Painting Class where you can create and decorate vases, plates, etc. or bring your own special item to paint! No experience needed, just come ready to relax, connect, and get creative.

📅 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 🗓 October 5 - 23 👥 Ages 60+

We look forward to painting with you!

10/01/2026

Every Child Matters. 🧡
As we continue to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Nawican Friendship Centre will be closed on October 2nd, Friday, in lieu of September 30. We encourage everyone to take time to reflect, learn, and support the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

Regular hours will resume on Monday, October 5th.

09/30/2026

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡

Join us tomorrow, September 30 at 1:00 PM at NAR Park for our Truth and Reconciliation Day Walk as we honour Survivors, their families, and the children who never made it home.

🧡 Wear orange
🍽️ Lunch provided
👣 Everyone is welcome!

Come walk with us in remembrance, honour, and reconciliation.

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡

Join us on September 30 at 1:00 PM at NAR Park for our Truth and Reconciliation Day Walk as we honour Survivors, their families, and the children who never made it home.

🧡 Wear orange
🍽️ Lunch provided
👣 Everyone is welcome!

Come walk with us in remembrance, honour, and reconciliation.