About Edson Friendship Centre
The Edson Friendship Centre was established in 1986 and has been a long-standing contributor to the Town of Edson and area for over thirty years. Starting as a member of the Métis Nations of Alberta, Local #44, a dedicated group from the membership identified the needs of the Indigenous community and saw a need for a larger and more equal voice for all the Indigenous people of Edson. In 1986, the group applied to join the Friendship Centre movement as a non-funded Centre.
The Edson Friendship Centre is inclusive to all the needs of the Indigenous Community from First Nations to Métis, as well as the ability to help non-Indigenous people. The Centre throughout its existence has been able to grow and meet the needs of the community. The addition of a Drop-In Centre and programs such as the Family Support Program, has allowed the Centre to provide a safe and supportive place for all people to come and receive services as needed.
The principles that guide the operations of the Edson Friendship Centre are as follows:
- To be a safe place where anyone in the community, regardless of need, is welcome.
- To accept and respect the diversity of the people who use our services and participate in our programs.
- To ensure that all programs and services are client/customer focused and public engagement remains a priority.
- To continually adapt to the changing needs of the people we serve.
- To cultivate, teach and practice the characteristics that are unique aspects of our cultural and historical traditions.
- To be a positive, fun, creative and enjoyable place to work that respects work-life balance.
Locations
Primary Office Location
111 54 Street Suite 200 Edson Canada T7E 1T2
(780) 723-5494
