Bissell Centre

Today is the day!

Join us for National Indigenous Peoples Day in front of Bissell Centre (10527 96 Street NW) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Indigenous culture, knowledge, and community with:
🧡Dancing and musical performances
🧡Incredible Indigenous cuisine
🧡Activities and experiences for all ages

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to come together, learn from one another, and honour the resilience and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

We can't wait to welcome you.

At Bissell Centre, we know the challenges facing our community won’t be solved overnight. But through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to dignity and hope, we’re continuing to create meaningful change together.

Last year was about renewal and recommitment. In 2026, we’re taking that momentum even further. Co-creating solutions alongside community members, supporters, partners, and funders to build lasting impact for generations to come.

Our priorities for 2026 include:
💙Expanding programming rooted in long-term stabilization
💙Increasing our focus on preventing homelessness
💙Growing collaborations with the community, supporters, and funders
💙Sustaining organizational wellbeing
💙Continuing to reflect, evolve, and innovate

We’re not waiting for change; we’re creating it together. Because every person deserves a home, a purpose, and a place to belong.

Be part of what comes next. Want to learn more Email [email protected] today!

Both the sweat lodge, made with young willow trees, and the bear’s den are places in-between, meant for letting go of things that no longer serve us — making space for the body to heal, and building dreams of a better future.

Den of Willows, Bissell Centre’s new supportive recovery house, is that space for residents. Named with guidance from Ceremonialist Orest Zwozdesky, the name Den of Willows embodies the protective and nurturing nature of the bear as well as the medicine, ceremony, and flexibility of the willow. Through the 24/7 support tailored for people with FASD, the residents at Den of Willows can find their stability, share their growth with each other, and demonstrate it to the greater community.

Eliminating poverty is all our responsibilities, and this is just one way we’re working to show up for one another and help strengthen and rebuild the community. Learn more about Den of Willows and Bissell Centre’s approach to supportive recovery housing.

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Join us this Friday from 11am to 3pm for a celebration honouring Indigenous identity, culture, and traditions.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities while deepening our understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and ways of knowing.

96 Street in front of Bissell Centre will be closed for the day and filled with music, food, performances, and activities for all ages. Through gathering, learning, and celebrating together, we can continue building a more connected and inclusive community.

Curious what's happening throughout the day? Check out the schedule below!

Did you know Eye Care Group offers low barrier access to services at our Service Hub for people experiencing difficulties accessing eye testing and eye wear? Not only does this help diagnose potential eye conditions in people, it can also help prevent further health issues and vision complications.

When people treat their vision, it can reduce barriers to employment readiness, literacy, education, housing stability, and personal independence. Eye care helps people take meaningful steps toward preserving dignity and autonomy while influencing well-being, confidence, safety, and daily functioning.

Accessing supports and services like eye care when people need them fundamentally affects their ability to live well and have agency in their lives. Learn more about what programs and services are available at the Service Hub.

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Use your talents and compassion to journey with the Community towards the elimination of poverty — our dedicated Housing Services team is hiring a Follow-Up Support Worker!

Follow-up Support Workers assist people we house with reconnecting to their community and becoming more independent through human-centred and strength-based goal setting.

This position includes a competitive salary, full benefits package, and opportunities for further professional development.

Walk alongside people building their stability! Join Bissell Centre’s Housing Services team. Click the link below to learn more about the Follow-Up Support Worker position.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ribbon cutting ceremony at Den of Willows, our new supportive recovery housing site!

Seeing, including, and walking alongside one another is vital to rebuilding and strengthening our communities — the love and excitement we’ve seen for Den of Willows reminds us how important it is to show up for one another, open doors, and practice inclusion.

Learn more about Den of Willows and Bissell Centre’s supportive housing programs.

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Den of Willows was created to offer more than housing—it’s a place rooted in culture, connection, and recovery for people living with FASD.

“Having a culturally safe space allows me to interact with my spiritual path and become a better version of myself.” — Chance, Den of Willows resident

In our latest newsletter, learn how this recovery housing program is helping residents build community and a place to call home. Read how Den of Willows came to be: https://bit.ly/4v30qbe

We’re so excited to introduce Den of Willows, our new supportive recovery housing project!

Supportive recovery housing helps close the gap for people needing housing that supports their sobriety journey — that’s why we’re taking intentional steps
to create housing alternatives in Edmonton.

Not only does Den of Willows fill this crucial gap, it also includes 24/7 wraparound supports from on-site staff. Supports are catered to people with FASD including life-skills development, employment readiness, cultural support, connections to health, and community services.

Den of Willows is just one part Bissell Centre’s larger three-year strategy to increase options for people experiencing housing instability — a vital part to rebuilding and strengthening the community.

Join us on Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a celebration honouring Indigenous identity, culture, and traditions.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to learn from and celebrate the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. It is also a time to reflect on our collective commitment to truth, reconciliation, and building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities.

96 Street in front of Bissell Centre will be closed for the day and filled with music, food, performances, and activities for all ages. Together, we'll celebrate Indigenous cultures while creating space for learning, connection, and community.

This is a rain-or-shine event, and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there