Comprehensive Support Rooted in Culture and Community

At Miywasin Friendship Centre, our services are designed to support the well-being, growth, and cultural connection of individuals and families in the Medicine Hat community. From counseling and housing assistance to youth development and parenting education, we provide inclusive, culturally grounded programs that empower and uplift those we serve.

Counseling
Program

Limited Counseling
Client Advocacy
Referrals to other agencies
Client support services
Referrals and access to Elders
Bannock & Tea Friendship Circle
Addictions Counseling & Referrals
Access to traditional Healing Ceremonies
Income Tax filing available on a volunteer basis annually

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Housing
Program

Clients at risk of becoming homeless have access to housing supports after completion of intake and assessment
Assistance with finding long term housing
Access to low income Bachelor and one Bedroom apartment suites and four bedroom family house
Referrals and assistance with applying for Aboriginal Family Housing and Aboriginal Seniors Housing

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Youth Development
Program

Promotes healthy active living, cultural awareness & appreciation
Medicine Wheel Program
Coordinated volunteer activities
Sports and recreational activities

Caregiver / Parenting Education Program

Traditional Parenting Skills Program – 12 Week program
Traditional Trails Program includes Field Trips, Culture Camps, Powwows, Round Dances
Parent Drop-In Support Sharing Circles Program – Bannock & Tea, Traditional Crafts, Talking Circle
Program includes Field Trips, Culture Camps, Powwows, Round Dances

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Elders
Program

Elders Hot Meal Lunch program – once a month on Fridays, posted monthly in Riel Issues Newsletter

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Fridays – Games We Play for Seniors (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm): crib, bingo, tile rummy
Workshops, Training, Conferences, Income Tax Filing, Cultural Activities

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Other Services
Available

Métis Genealogy Resources
Applications and assistance in applying for Métis and First Nations status
‘The Hills are Alive 2027’ Coming Soon!
Healing & Reconciliation Week
Annual Round Dance and Demonstration Powwow

Disclaimer

Caregiver/Parenting Education Program & Youth Development Program Funded by South Region Children’s Services

All programming supported through grants from Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples Housing & Counseling Programs funded by Reaching Home – Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Medicine Hat Community Housing Society