WACHIAY
FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Welcome - Bienvenue
Waachiyaah - Mačinu𐰘i - A-a-a sii em - Gilakas’la - Yá'át'ééh - Tatawâw Wa’tkwanonhwerá:ton’ - čačim hihak kw aa čεgǝθεꞌt θ ǝm - Tansi - Osiyo - Bozhoo Pjila’so - Tanyán yahipi - Nyoonust’i - HÓ𐰘ą - Nitáápiiwaanitapiiyi - čɛčɛhaθɛč
We respectfully honour and acknowedge that we are located on the unceded territory of the K'omoks First Nation, the Sahtloot, Sasitla, Pentlatch, leeksun and Xa'Xe Peoples
SAVE THE DATE: September 5
Back to School
Open House
Time: 11am – 3pm
Join us on a free community day with something for everyone. Discover the 20+ programs we offer to support, connect, and celebrate our community.
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BBQ
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Free haircuts on site (first come, first served)
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Pay-what-you-can yard sale
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Household items
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Lightly used school supplies
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Laundered clothing
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New backpacks and school supplies
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Supervised kid zone (toys, games, activities)
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
Wachiay Friendship Centre offers services and programs to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. We are an inclusive society and invite all in friendship. The centre employs more than forty staff, including part-time and full-time contract positions. Our facility is currently re-modelling to expand our 20,000 square foot facility. Practicums are available within many departments of the centre. Please see Programs and Services contact information for inquiries. Click on these links for job and volunteer opportunities:
CLEVER RAVEN ABORIGINAL HEAD START
Clever Raven offers availability for:
Toddlers (ages 18 months - 3 years)
Preschool ages (3 - 5 years)
Clever Raven is an Aboriginal Head Start program and aims to be a hub for families and the broader community. Families are involved and fully welcomed in the space. Children’s ancestry and cultural traditions are supported and actively brought into daily programming. The childcare program aims to create lasting relationships between children, the space, and the community.