The Friendship Centre

A modern story of traditional Indigenous knowledge from the author of The Sharing Circlethat teaches young readers about the importance of the Friendship Centre for urban Indigenous peoples.

Matthew is visiting his uncle in the big city! He can’t wait to tour the Friendship Centre, where Uncle Hunter works, and enjoy all the food, activities, and resources it has to offer. With language classes, drumming circles, feasts, and more, Matthew learns that the Friendship Centre provides a home away from home for urban Indigenous people. It’s a space created for Indigenous people by Indigenous people, and Matthew feels welcomed right away. Matthew drums, smudges, and tastes freshly baked bannock, but his favourite parts of his visit are the people he meets.From the author of Sweetgrass, The Gathering, and The Sharing Circle, and the illustrator of Muinji’j Asks Why, this story welcomes all into a safe and inviting community space.