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About the VAFCS
Since 1963, the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) has been meeting the needs of aboriginal people making a transition to the urban community. The Friendship Centre, a charitable organization provides programs in health and welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, recreation and equality for all genders of aboriginal people of all age groups. The Friendship Centre emphasizes the philosophies and values of aboriginal culture and tradition.
With over 40 years of providing essential services to the urban aboriginal community, the VAFCS has helped families, youth, elders and children maintain cultural ties and values. The VAFCS has also helped aboriginal people access education, housing needs and support for families. The Friendship Centre strives to provide holistic and cultural services to all of its community members.
Short History:
The Vancouver Indian Centre Society originated in 1954. At that time it was located on West Broadway in the City of Vancouver, and was called the Coqualeetza Fellowship Club. Among the founding members were: Mabel Stanley, Hattie Ferguson, Mrs. Kelly, Alice Hamilton, Alfred Scow, Margaret White, Senator Guy Williams and Simon Baker. In 1963 The Coqualeetza Fellowship Club incorporated under the name of The Vancouver Indian Centre Society.In 1970, the Vancouver Indian Centre Society had outgrown its location on West Broadway and moved to 1855 Vine St. Until 1979 the building at 1855 Vine Street served the needs of the Native Peoples of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia and those from other parts of Canada. Through a Demographic Survey of the City of Vancouver it was determined that the main concentration of Native Peoples was between Cambie and Nanaimo Streets from 41st Avenue north to the waterfront, in total a population of forty to forty-five thousand. Armed with this information, the Directors implemented a relocation plan and subsequently acquired the new location at 1607 East Hastings Street
