GOV 2023 Co-Hosts

Gathering Our Voices 2023 is taking place from March 22-25 on the Traditional Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations in Vancouver

Co-hosted by the BCAAFC, PAYC, Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, and Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association

The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) was the first BC Friendship Centre. VAFCS was established in 1963, formerly known as the Coqualeetza Fellowship Club. Learn more at www.vafcs.org.
The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) was established in 1996, and became a designated Friendship Centre in 2012, making it the newest BC Friendship Centre. Learn more at www.frafca.org.