TREE OF PEACE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life for aboriginal people in the communities of Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo by facilitating self-determination, social, health, education, economic and cultural activities which respect the aboriginal people’s cultural distinctiveness.
Mandate
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The encouragement of cross-cultural understanding and awareness between Dene, Metis, Inuvialuit, and non-aboriginals.
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To support and assist the development of individual learning, community groups, training programs, education courses, alcohol and drug awareness and recreational/cultural programs.
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To encourage self-reliance, independence and responsibility through programs in response to community needs.
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Background
During the 50 years The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre has been in existence, we have had some form of education, recreation, culture and employment programs. The Employment area of the program exists to create in, Aboriginal People, an awareness of programs and services offered in the areas of employment and education.
We offer clients: Individual employment assistance such as resume formation, job search techniques and interview skills.
The Education area of the program exists to promote the upgrading and training of Aboriginal people. We assist students in determining what education level he/she has achieved and what upgrading and/or training is necessary to attain their goals.
The Recreation/Cultural area of the program involves Annual Elder`s Feasts, the annual Talent Show and Dance, weekly bingos and occasional educational cultural camps.