FORT McMURRAY — As communities across Canada mark National Indigenous History Month, the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre is inviting residents to gather for an afternoon focused on friendship, connection and community.
The Friendship Centre will host its National Friendship Day Celebration on June 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., offering free activities, food and opportunities for residents to connect with one another.
The event will feature free stew and bannock, friendship bracelet making, a collaborative community art project, giveaways and other activities designed to bring people together.
Organizers say the celebration is open to everyone, whether they attend with family, friends, co-workers or on their own.
National Friendship Day recognizes the role friendships play in building stronger and more connected communities. The United Nations officially recognized the International Day of Friendship in 2011, describing friendship as a way to promote peace, understanding and cooperation among people and cultures.
The event is taking place during National Indigenous History Month, which is observed each June and recognizes the histories, cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Canada.
The Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre says the celebration reflects its ongoing commitment to creating welcoming spaces where residents can gather, build relationships and strengthen community connections.
Friendship centres have long played an important role in supporting Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents alike by offering cultural programming, social supports and community events.
Organizers say the June 5 gathering is intended to celebrate the people and relationships that help strengthen Fort McMurray and the wider Wood Buffalo region.
The event is free to attend and open to all members of the community.
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