White Buffalo Youth Lodge
The mission and vision of White Buffalo Youth Lodge (WBYL) is dedicated to improve the quality of life and health for children, youth, young adults and their families in the inner city through integrated, holistic support services. The vision of White Buffalo Youth Lodge is that through the collaboration of all orders of government and the community; children, youth, and young adults will have the capacity to make healthy life choices and be leaders in the community.
WBYL is a multipurpose centre used during the day for educational classes, functions, meetings, etc., and in the late afternoon/evening it serves as a youth recreational facility fostering a safe and fun environment for all to participate in.
WBYL offers:
- Snack
- On-site dental therapist
- Cooking and nutrition
- Weight room
- Fully equipped fitness room and gymnasium for sports
- Recreational activities, competitive sports, and tournaments
- Snack Served daily
- On-site nurse practitioner
- Elder services (counseling, healing circles)
- Traditional Pipe Ceremonies
- Smudging
- Feasts and Round Dances
- CLASSIC – Free Legal Services for low income individuals
- Bookings (parenting programs, healing circles, talking circles, meetings, etc.)
- Life Skills
- Counseling and Mediation
- Movie Night
- Karaoke
- Drama
- Special Outings
- Crafts/Games
- Computers
- Photography
- Basketball & Volleyball
- Youth Council
- Art Classes
- Swimming
- Open Gym Times
- Girls on the Move
- Boys on the Loose
- Wood Working
- Tea Time
- Random Acts of Kindness
- SMBA
- And much more…
WBYL programs and services are open to children, youth and families free of charge.
For additional information on programming times or events click HERE.