The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) was created to deliver programs that meet the needs of Indigenous people in our community migrating to urban centres. We strive to bridge the cultural gap between the Indigenous and non Indigenous communities through a wide variety of initiatives.

You will also find information on how you can support the GPFC through sponsorship or volunteering, along with membership details & partnership information.

If you cannot find the information you’re looking for or would simply like to speak to a member of our team, you can get in touch by using the email form on the Email Us page.

Our Board

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is governed by a publicly membership-elected board, consisting of 12 board members and one youth member from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds.

This dedicated team of volunteers oversees the extensive number of events, programs, and initiatives offered by the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. Their experience and knowledge have been a true asset to our community and we are grateful for their commitment and expertise.

Friendship Centre Movement

Since 1965, the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre has existed to administer and implement programs to meet the needs to Indigenous people migrating to or living in cities while bridging the cultural gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

In cooperation with community agencies, we work vigilantly to remove barriers the Indigenous community experiences on a daily basis. We celebrated our 50th anniversary on September 8, 2015. The GPFC is one of many Friendship Centres across Canada. If you want to find more information on the Friendship Centre nearest you, visit the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association directory.

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre History