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🌾 Necks, Bannock & Duck Soup Social
In-person
Culinary & food Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation LGBTQIA2SDate and time
Location
Parkland Regional Library
107 Myrtle Avenue
Yorkton, SK
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
The Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre Hub offers a welcoming, family-friendly space where community members can gather to celebrate Indigenous culture, build connections, and enjoy engaging activities. Visitors can expect cultural teachings, live demonstrations, interactive workshops, children's activities, local artisans and vendors, and opportunities to connect with community organizations. Traditional and homemade food, including BBQ favourites, fried bannock, and duck soup, will be available. The venue is accessible, with nearby parking and accessible washrooms. Everyone is welcome to come together in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment while celebrating community, culture, and connection.
Organizer
Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre
The Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre (YIFC) is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous people living in Yorkton and the surrounding area. Our vision is to foster a strong, healthy, and inclusive community where Indigenous cultures, traditions, and identities are celebrated, respected, and shared.
Year-round, YIFC provides culturally grounded programs and services that promote wellness, education, family support, youth engagement, elder involvement, and community connection. Our programming includes cultural workshops, traditional teachings, language and arts activities, health and wellness initiatives, women's and family programming, youth leadership opportunities, food security programs, community celebrations, and partnerships with local organizations to address the diverse needs of our community.
We are committed to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces where Indigenous people can reconnect with culture, build meaningful relationships, and access resources that support their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Through collaboration, cultural revitalization, and community engagement, YIFC continues to strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities while honouring the traditions, resilience, and knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.
The event we are proposing aligns directly with our year-round commitment to cultural education, community wellness, and creating opportunities for people of all ages to gather, learn, and celebrate Indigenous culture in an inclusive and welcoming environment.