Works to lessen the impacts of poverty on individuals and families by supporting individuals through improved food security and increased access to childcare. Provides groceries, meals, cooking classes, community kitchen, as well as a community garden. Daycare...

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...

Mentorship for Indigenous youth through environmental and cultural stewardship. The Youth in Stewardship program mentors and support First Nations youth from Grade 9 to university completion, and encourage them in their pursuit of higher education and developm...

Governing and administrative body for the ?Esdilagh First Nation community. Provides programs and services to band members in the areas of health, social development, education, and economic development. Chief: Victor Roy Stump. Councilors: William Baptiste, H...

Engages all Métis people on northern Vancouver Island through traditional knowledge and wellness services. Offers cultural and recreational programs for community members. Also provides classroom presentations within the community, and drop-ins for Métis child...

A First Nations government and member of the Ktunaxa Nation. Administration oversees and operates a variety of programs and services that support the well being of the community. Chief: Joe Pierre Jr. Councillors: Jason Andrew, Julie Birdstone, Dallas Cardinal...

Supports the learning and developmental needs of young children up to age six living in the ?aq?am Community. Programming is centred around education, health promotion, culture and language, nutrition, social support, and parent and family involvement. Support...

A small accredited independent elementary school offering standard BC curriculum with certified teachers and support staff to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, including a cultural program where students learn the Ktunaxa language and participate in tradi...

Preschool offers classes for children ages three and four; classes include Kindergarten readiness, First Nations culture, Halq'emeylem language, stories and crafts. Sto:lo Nation Day Care provides a safe, community-based early education environment for childre...

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...

An alternative education program for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 16 whose needs are not being met in traditional school programs. The program runs full time, five days a week, and provides a safe, respectful, and culturally relevant space. Recognizes and respe...

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...

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and Indigenous families on reserve and in urban settings throughout BC. Services for parents include information about child care and the child care subsidy, help finding child care, referral t...

Supports Indigenous children and youth up to age 18 and their families to improve their mental health and well being. Healing is culturally relevant and incorporates both cultural and mainstream approaches. Also creates awareness of colonization and the interg...

Aims to promote cultural awareness through providing information and resource materials, educational presentations, support for other agencies, and the coordination/support of Elders to attend local events and gatherings and offer blessings. Serves West Kooten...

Helps Aboriginal people to access health services. Offers accompaniment to appointments, assistance with forms, and provides referrals. Also help people to connect with traditional and cultural wellness supports. Provides consultation to family doctors and oth...

Offers cultural support to childcare centres in the West Kootenay and Boundary region, as well as outreach and home support for families with children from birth to age six in Trail and Salmo.

Provides advocacy for Aboriginal Elders, decreases isolation, offer transportation to medical appointments as needed, and increase service provision. Helps Elders understand and access the support services available to them. Based out of Campbell River, but na...

Offers cultural support and counselling to Aboriginal children and youth in the care of MCFD in the West Kootenay and Boundary region, and to their families. Offers assistance with locating extended family members of Aboriginal children and youth entering the ...

Offers a supportive space where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the Downtown Eastside can reconnect with traditional approaches to community and healing. Services include Elder/family cultural guidance, community meetings, social/recreational activitie...

A cooperative volunteer network that preserves information, photographs, and memories of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. Assists in connecting people who are researching their ancestry and traditions, and encourages sharing of facts and stories. Resour...

Preschool supports the learning and developmental needs of young First Nations children up to age six living in D'Arcy and area (Birken, Devine, and Poole Creek). Programming is centred around education, health promotion, culture and language, nutrition, socia...

Promotes the healthy development of Aboriginal children ages three to five and their families in Prince Rupert and Port Edward. Supports the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children, and supports their parents or caregivers as t...

Supports the learning and developmental needs of young Cowichan Tribe children up to age six living in Duncan. A status number is required to access services; will assist children without a status number to obtain one. Programming is centred around language an...

Supports the learning and developmental needs of young children up to age four living in Merritt and surrounding areas. Programming is centred around education, health promotion, culture and language, nutrition, social support, and parent and family involvemen...