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Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3
Phone: (250) 763-4905 Fax: (250) 861-5514

June 21, 2009 National Aboriginal Day - Check out our poster!!

The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society is a non-profit organization working with/for First Nations people, but our doors and our programs are open to everyone. The society was created to meet the needs of the First Nations people in Kelowna and surrounding area. We meet these needs by providing social, educational, healing and celebratory programs that help people to enhance their lifestyle and we encourage all First Nations people to retain their heritage. Newspaper clippings and information available on housing and employment opportunities are posted daily for your information. We have on file a list of social services agencies and non-profit organizations in the community. (I.E., Food Bank, Share, Salvation Army, etc.)
Our Drop-In Area is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Please drop in for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat.

Who Can Benefit from the Society

All who choose to meet and be part of the First Nations community.
Anyone who requires information necessary to attain their personal goals.
All who choose to celebrate First Nations traditions and culture with families, members, staff and Board.
Individuals interested in finding a place to utilize their gifts, especially youth who want to share their interests and talents.
Anyone wanting to meet new people, who is interested in becoming a volunteer, or seeking information on housing or local employment opportunities.
Elders are welcome to come in to share their knowledge and teach the traditional ways to younger generations.
Urban Aboriginal benefit by being able to keep in touch with First Nations values and traditions.

Programs and Services

The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society staff offer a variety of different programs. Traditional teachings are integrated into all of the Society's services.
For additional information and times, please contact us at (250) 763-4905.

The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society launched an exciting program in January 2005. The Community Technology Initiative was a pilot project based at the KFS computer lab designed to bring technology to people who don't have access to tech programs or courses. The project helped individuals improve their lives by using technology as a part of a holistic approach to learning. Although the project ended in 2008, the lab is still running. For more information please click here.

Our Current Board of Directors

The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society has a Board of Directors, consisting of seven members. These directors are elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Dinah Littlechief, President
William Roesler, Secretary
Mike Evans, Member
Gilly Alook, Member

Ann Bell, Vice President
Zach Romano, Treasurer/Youth Rep
Christina Verhagen, Youth Member

Last modified: September 10, 2009