Tri-Cities Friendship Center: A Journey's Beginning

Description

Bringing Community Together in the Spirit of Reconciliation 

Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025 

Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Join us any time between these hours) 

Food & Socializing at 4:30 PM, Program Begins at 5:30 PM 

Location: Coquitlam Public Library – City Centre, Rooms 136 & 137

Join us for an evening of connection, culture, and community. 

This event marks the launch of the Tri-Cities Friendship Center — a new initiative rooted in healing, celebration, and unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbours. 

What to Expect:

– Traditional teachings & storytelling 

– Performances by local Indigenous artists 

– Community dialogue on reconciliation 

– Skills sharing & cultural workshops

Together, we’ll explore what it means to walk forward in friendship — honouring the land, our stories, and each other. 

This gathering will address:

- Truth & Reconciliation 

- Environmental Stewardship 

- Decolonization & Systems Change 

- Equity, Inclusion & Anti-RacismAll are welcome. 

Register here: RSVP

Let’s build a better future — one relationship at a time. 

This event is made possible through the support of the Neighbourhood Small Grant and our dedicated community members.