About Us
The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society was founded in 1974. We are a registered non-profit society, and donations are tax-deductible. The Friendship Centre Movement includes the National Association of Friendship Centres, provincial associations, and Friendship Centres throughout Canada.
We provide programs and services to all peoples in all four stages of life: infants/children, youth, adults, and Elders. We are always looking for volunteers to support many of our on-going programs, as well as special events. Please see ‘Programs & Services’ for a listing of our on-going programs and services
Memberships & Affiliations:
British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
National Association of Friendship Centres
Aboriginal Housing Management Association
British Columbia Non-Profit Housing Association
Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
Partners In Community Collaboration (PICC)
Mission
The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS) is a community that honors Indigenous culture, knowledge, and values by advocating and supporting the wholistic vision of building a strong sustainable foundation through healing and empowerment
Vision
To help balance the well-being of all peoples throughout their healing journey and to knock down systematic barriers that prevent Indigenous Peoples to succeed
Values
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society's values are inspired by The Seven Grandfather teachings: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.
Mandate
To encourage and promote the well-being of urban Indigenous Peoples by strengthening individuals, families, and the community
Address
442 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6J3
Phone No
(250) 763-4905
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society respectfully acknowledges that it is located in the beautiful Central Okanagan Valley, located in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Okanagan Nation (Syilx People).