Youth Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Aboriginal youth in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal...

Connects self-identified Indigenous teen girls and Two-Spirit, non-binary, and trans youth to the Indigenous community and culture through the help of volunteer Indigenous mentors with similar lived experiences. Aims to deepen cultural connection and healing t...

Aboriginal Mental Health Outreach provides culturally appropriate mental health counselling to Aboriginal youth and their families who have been unable to engage with or access mental health services. Services include assessment and therapeutic counselling and...

Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Indigenous people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal serv...

Provides programs to promote healthy active living among Indigenous and inner-city children and youth, and to foster employment and life skills for youth who face barriers. Programs include Indigenous cultural programs such as social connections through food s...

Provides affordable housing in studio apartments in the Downtown Eastside for 96 fully independent residents on fixed and/or low incomes. Fixed-rate rents are based on BC Housing Homeless At Risk guidelines. 38 units are reserved for indigenous youth participa...

Reviews, assesses, and investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation of Aboriginal children and youth, and provides services to their parents or caregivers. Supports for families may include counselling, parenting programs, traditional healing...

Engages with specific populations in Vancouver, including those with racial, cultural, ethnic, sexual, gendered, and religious identities, to build relationships towards greater access to police services, enhanced public safety, and reduced fear of crime. Does...

Provides justice, homelessness, and crime prevention services to Indigenous people in Metro Vancouver. Services include community referrals, house listings for low-income residents, and assistance with completion of forms. The Diversion Unit utilizes a communi...

Employs culturally responsive approaches in supporting Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 in healing from violence. Provides traditional Indigenous healing opportunities, outreach support, referrals, access to counselling, and assistance navigating legal and judic...

Provides street outreach and support, focusing on street-involved Indigenous youth under the age of 19 in downtown and East Vancouver. The team meets youth where they are at and addresses their immediate needs. Uses harm reduction options to help youth find he...

Offers sport and recreational activities to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Focuses on creating and maintaining an inclusive, safe, and healthy space that supports youth to be physically active, make positive life choices, and develop leadership skills. Activi...

Provides non-judgemental one-to-one support, cultural and recreational activities, and programming to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24, incorporating cultural teachings from the medicine wheel, the Circle of Courage, and local First Nations. Works with local sch...

A drop-in space and computer-based learning centre, supporting the personal, educational, and career development of Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30 by helping them gain employment and pursue their education. The Centre is safe, relaxed, social, and accessible s...

Provides meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth (Aboriginal, Metis, Inuit, First Nations, Status, non-Status) in the urban setting. Offers a safe place for Indigenous youth to come and find out about programs and services, and to access a diverse contin...

Provides support, resources, and programming for Indigenous youth, ages 15 to 30, who identify as 2-spirit or LGBTQ+, and for those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities. Offers a non-judgmental, supportive gathering space where participants ca...

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...

Counsellors provide individual counselling to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24, helping them recognize and positively deal with issues affecting mental well-being. Support from counsellors is non-judgemental and culturally relevant, and can help youth with stres...

A mentorship program that connects Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 with a role model who can provide advice and support to work towards goals, or towards positive change. Mentors help youth realize their strengths, work towards goals, and build confidence and i...

Provides support and resources to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18, to positively resolve conflicts or misunderstandings in their lives. The program teaches positive communication and problem-solving skills, and facilitates conversations that can help youth stay...

A mentorship program that connects Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15 with a role model who can provide advice and support to work towards goals, or towards positive change. Youth and mentors are matched based on need, interests, and overall fit. Mentors help yout...

Youth clinic provides culturally relevant, welcoming, accessible health and wellness services to Indigenous youth ages 12 to 30. Approach to health and wellness includes both Indigenous and western perspectives and knowledge, providing care for one's overall w...

Offers Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24 a safe and welcoming space to explore arts and culture. Cultural activities, led by Elders and Knowledge Keepers, include working with cedar, cleansing, smudging, and medicine walks. Art activities include visual art, perf...

Provides social, educational, and recreational programs for urban Aboriginal youth ages six to 29; some activities are held in the youth's recreation room, and others in the gym and off-site. In-house services include a kitchen, library, computer lab, games, l...

Offers an eight-week intervention program about family violence, including coping and communication skills. Topics include power and control, warning signs, residential schools, children who witness abuse, trauma, anger, dealing with stress, conflict resolutio...