Sault Ste. Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women who help guide, support and strengthen our community every day. ✨

At the Indigenous Friendship Centre, we are grateful to work alongside so many strong, inspiring women who teach, learn and grow together while supporting the families and community we serve.

This year, we asked some of our staff to reflect on two questions:
• What does being a woman mean to you?
• What does it mean to walk as an Indigenous woman today?

Their words remind us that Indigenous women carry strength, resilience, teachings and love passed down from generations before us. Every day we continue to uplift one another, honour our ancestors and walk forward with pride and purpose.

Today we honour the women who came before us, the women walking beside us and the young girls who will carry our stories into the future. 🌿

03/03/2026

✨ March Programs Are Here! ✨

Curious about what’s happening at the Indigenous Friendship Centre of Sault Ste. Marie this March? Our program calendars are now available for viewing and download!

From cultural programming to wellness, family supports and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone. We invite our relatives and community members to take a look and join us throughout the month.

👉 View & download the March programs here:
https://ssmifc.ca/programs-and-services

As always, Miigwech for your continued support and connection. We look forward to seeing you! 🧡

03/03/2026

We are so proud of the amazing team we have here at The Indigenous Friendship Centre,

Our Reaching Home Program made a contribution of $10,000 to each neighbouring organizations who all have the same goal in mind, to help those in need.

We were able to contribute to The Salvation Army, The Soup Kitchen, St. Vincent Place and Harvest Algoma.

We must always help each other in hard times and hope that kindness is passed on. Community is built and we need to take care of one another. ☀️

Miigwech for your continued support to all our relations!

03/02/2026

‼️ A FEW SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE ‼️

🎨Family Support's next round of ART with Shannon at Lilycreek Photography and Art Studio is starting this Thursday, March 5th!
🫟Open to ages 18 months - 4 years!
🖼️This program is 6 weeks long on Thursdays at 11am! (skipping March break)
❗Space is limited! Preregistration is required!
👉🏽register here: https://forms.gle/ZMPVJXNax8qDMe29A
form will automatically close once we reach capacity.

02/25/2026

Happening now from 12-3pm ! 🪶

🌿 Asemma Biindakoojige Giizhigaad – To***co Offering Day 🌿

We welcome our relatives to join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 12–3 PM at the Indigenous Friendship Centre (122 East St.) for a personal and meaningful time of to***co offering.

A sacred fire will be available, with to***co and food for offering provided. Our Cultural Team will be on-site for guidance and support.

Please come with a good heart and mind.

Miigwech for helping us maintain a sacred and respectful space for all.💛

02/25/2026

We Have Exciting News! 🦅

🌿The Sault College Traditional Powwow is coming up on Saturday, March 28, 2026!

This year’s theme is Mino-Bimaadiziwin — “The Good Life.”
We invite everyone to join us on campus for a beautiful day of celebration, culture, and community.

🪶 Event Schedule
Grand Entry – 12:00 p.m.
Community Feast – 4:30 p.m.
Second Grand Entry – 6:00 p.m.

This event is open to everyone, near and far! Join us for an amazing day of celebration, dancing, and drumming. There will be food vendors serving delicious dishes and craft vendors offering Indigenous handmade items.

📍 Location & Parking
Location: Health & Wellness Centre Gym
Entry: F-Wing doors off J-South lot
Free Parking: J-South parking lot (back of the College)

🦅Come celebrate Mino-Bimaadiziwin — the Good Life — with us!🦅