Top Questions FAQs

All of our programs and services are available for all members of the community, regardless of ethnicity, cultural background or cultural identity.

Yes, the First Light – St. John’s Friendship Centre is still a branch of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) despite its recent name change. All Friendship Centres strive to enrich the lives of urban Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous people alike. Across the country, Friendship Centres provide culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people living in urban centres, and have become a place for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together, share traditions, and learn from one another.

First Light now operates five locations across St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

We are currently headquartered at 70 Brookfield Road. The First Light Child Care Centre resides at 97 Elizabeth Avenue. Our Centre for Performance and Creativity is located at 42 Bannerman Street.

Our 40 Quidi Vidi Road and 716 Water Street locations are currently closed for renovation.

Most of our programs and services are available for the general public; however, some of our programs and services have age restrictions. For detailed information on each program, please visit our programs page.

Our programs and events require registration to ensure adequate space and preparation can be made. Please visit our programs page here to view and/or register for upcoming programs. 

For support services such as social or cultural support, please  contact us by email [email protected] or call (709) 726-5902.

Please visit our Get Involved page here to complete the membership form. Membership is completely free and is not required to attend programs. Becoming a member enables community members to vote during our Annual General Meeting.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors, please contact [email protected].

If you are interested in volunteering with First Light – St. John’s Friendship Centre, please contact us by email [email protected] or call (709) 726-5902.

To book an event or rent one of our multi-purpose event rooms, please contact the Centre for Performance and Creativity staff by phone at (709) 726-5902 ext 401.

Generally, it is permissible to record/photograph; however, as a courtesy, you must ask the supervising facilitator and/or guest facilitator, as well as attendees. Additionally, please note that certain ceremonies and certain songs do not permit recording/photographing of any kind.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call (709) 726-5902.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call (709) 726-5902.