Our Mission


The Mission Friendship Centre's purpose is to meet the needs of First Nations and Non-First Nations people, who are making a transition to the urban community. To provide a central and suitable facility where counseling information, guidance and referal services will be provided.

Did you know:

  • The Mission friendship Centre is 1 of 23 Friendship Centre's throughout BC, and 1 of 117 Friendship Centre's across Canada
  • We have been in existence and incorporated since October 1973, in Mission
  • BC Friendship Centre's are the largest providers of structured services for the Urban Aboriginal population, providing essential programming for more than 145, 000 Aboriginal people that live off reserve.
  • We facilitate the transition of Aboriginal people from rural, remote and reserve life to an urban environment and provide over 400 unique and culturally specific prevention, early intervention, and support programs for children, youth families, and elders.
  • Aboriginal people are the fastest growing population in B.C.
  • 66% of urban Aboriginal population is under the age of 25.
  • BC Friendship Centre's have over 100 employees and 4,300 volunteers working to improve the quality of life for off-reserve Aboriginal people.


Our Work in the Community:

Our non-profit agency helps thousands of off-reserve Aboriginal people overcome barriers, and walk proudly in their culture. Throughout the year we service Aboriginal, Metis, and Non-Aboriginal people as well, we never turn anyone away.

We offer a clean, sober and drug free environment for people to access our services. We are definitely a community within a community. Our staff members are friendly, and go above and beyond to create a safe, happy, and supportive environment.

We have partnered with Sto:lo Nation and offer free programming to Aboriginal families with children ages 0-6 years, through Aboriginal Family Place. Caregivers, and expectant parents are also welcome. Further information can be provided by calling 604-820-4693

We have developed an Elders Council and seek guidance, advice and support from them on a daily basis. We are currently developing program initiatives for our precious elders and youth to engage in together as a means to bridge the gap.