Offers emotional support, information, and tools for individual newcomer adults and youth who experience multiple barriers to settlement. Provides an outlet for individuals to openly share their concerns in a non-judgmental, non-shaming, and non-blaming enviro...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday to T...

Offers community and educational resources, events, and programming for children and families that prioritizes and celebrates Afrocentric and Indigenous lives. Hosts local ARC CommUNITY Events with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) artists for pe...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. See https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v...

Offers one-stop access to information, referrals, and support services for families with children from birth to age six in Abbotsford. Provides a range of support services related to child development, early learning programs, and child care, including drop-in...

Oversees parks, recreational facilities, heritage sites, museums, and cultural facilities in Abbotsford. Indoor facilities include fitness centres, swimming pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, kitchens, games rooms, art, and dance. Outdoor amenit...

Promotes the healthy development of Métis, First Nations, and Inuit children ages six months to five years of age in the Greater Victoria region. Supports the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children, and supports their parents ...

Provides a family-centred environment for Aboriginal families expecting a baby or with children from birth to age six. Services include pregnancy outreach, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) information and prevention, home visits, and child assessment and...

Provides free accessible services for Yukon residents with visual, hearing, mobility, and learning disabilities preventing them from reading conventional print. Publications are available as eBooks and audiobooks from services including: CELA (Centre for Equit...

Provides services for Vancouver residents living with a print disability (visual impairment, learning disability, or physical disability that prevents the use of standard print) and/or mobility challenges that prevents a person from visiting the library for a ...

Offers recreational, social, spiritual, and educational programs for seniors ages 55 and up. Programs include bridge club and lessons at all levels, canasta, mah jongg, poker, chair yoga, discussion groups (men's groups, women's circle, current events round ta...

Literacy programs aim to strengthen and enhance literacy skills that participants have gained throughout their lives, and language programs help immigrants, refugees, and refugee claimants improve their English skills. Programs deal with reading, writing, list...

Provides individual and systemic advocacy services for newcomer, migrant, and immigrant women (including transgender women) involved in indoor sex work throughout Metro Vancouver, and to women who have been trafficked. Services include accompaniment, transport...

Advances awareness and understanding of the richness of African and Caribbean culture and traditions and the diversity of Black communities, through the preservation and promotion of culture, history, and traditions. Provides services to improve the well-being...

Works to promote the participation of Canadians of African descent in Canada and to preserve black Canadian heritage. Provides public education about African descent heritage, culture, and immigration; website offers educational resources including online exhi...

Provides African cultural, artistic, educational, social, and community events, programs, and services. Approach combines African cultures and traditions with history and social studies through traditional dances, stories, songs, and music of Africa. Hours are...

Fosters cultural enrichment and community growth in BC. Offers a range of initiatives that contribute to the holistic development of children and communities, address multicultural issues, and celebrate cultural diversity and inclusion. Mentorship and Leadersh...

Provides a range of programs and support services to stroke survivors, their family and friends, and health care professionals. Branches throughout BC help stroke survivors in coping with life after stroke. Offers community navigation services (intake, informa...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. See https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v...

Administers public schools from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Bamfield, Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet. Offers a wide range of educational programs and services for children and youth, as well as continuing education and high school upgrading for adults...

Provides a variety of free programs and services for individuals and families facing end-of-life issues, including death and dying, caregiving, and grief. Volunteers are available to support clients and families in anticipating grief and offer respite care on ...

Provides an informal drop-in for parents/caregivers and children from birth to age six. Offers games and activities, a toy library, a resource library, information and referral, parent education and support, outreach, volunteer opportunities, and monthly commu...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. See https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v...

Neighbourhood house, social service agency, and retreat and events centre. Offers programs and services for children, youth, families, and older adults, as well as individuals with disabilities and special needs. Community Lunches provide a nutritious meal fro...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Hours are 3 pm to 7 pm Tuesdays and ...