Supports and promotes quality education for all First Nations students in BC. Provides research, communications, advocacy, networking, professional development, program administration, and information sharing services to First Nations. Builds partnerships with...

Represents and advocates on behalf of First Nations-controlled schools within 67 First Nations communities across BC. Supports schools in creating effective, nurturing, and linguistically and culturally appropriate educational foundations in all academic areas...

An Indigenous-led organization working to ensure that Indigenous peoples have full and equitable access to the tools, training, and support to maximize the opportunities presented by technology and innovation: focus is on digital skills development, connectivi...

Provides the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people of Canada with education, employment services, emergency food, counselling support, arts, recreation, culture, addiction counselling, and business initiatives. Through Counselling services, peer counsellors p...

Provides startup financing up to $60,000, free mentorship, and free pre-launch support for entrepreneurs in BC, ages 18 to 39 who are ready to start their own business or operate a business full-time for under one year. There is also the Black Entrepreneur Sta...

Provides vocational/employment programs to assist youth and adults aged 16 to 64 with mental health disabilities reach their volunteer, employment, and educational goals. Services include psychological assessment, work-readiness skill training, career planning...

Connects people looking for employment with nonprofit housing organizations that are looking for staff. Nonprofit housing organizations provide a range of services to a variety of clients, and many different skill sets and experiences are relevant. Sign-up for...

Represents and supports Indigenous-controlled adult and post-secondary education institutes in BC. Supports member institutes through research, networking, information sharing, and professional development. Also builds strategic partnerships to enhance the qua...

Partners with organizations and First Nations Bands to provide a two-week entrepreneurial skills training program for eligible Indigenous people, with a focus on youth and people with disabilities. Services include entrepreneurial training workshops, personali...

Provides professional certification to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit workers in the addictions and mental wellness fields, and in other unregulated social and health occupations in Canada. Certification must be renewed every two years; certification costs va...

Matches job candidates with potential employers, using a pre-employment program that incorporates prescreening, individual assessment, and preparation, so as to ensure compatibility with the employer's needs. Staff work closely with the employer and candidate ...

Provides pre-employment services to Indigenous men and women who have left federal corrections and are living in the community, as well as those in the community who are looking for additional training and skills to gain employment or to continue with schoolin...

National youth volunteer service organization aims to prepare youth ages 17 to 25 to become responsible citizens who make positive change in their lives and communities. Offers learning opportunities by placing youth volunteers at nonprofit organizations worki...

Offers adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity for social inclusion, recreation, creative expression, life skills development, volunteerism, and employment. Participants engage in and contribute to their community through four program sites in R...

Offers people with development disabilities living in Ladner a range of options including employment preparation and search assistance, life skills training, volunteering, and recreational activities.

Faith-based organization provides services and support for low-income families and homeless people. The Friends of Hastings program distributes meals and food to Downtown Eastside residents at the intersection of Hastings and Columbia at 1 pm on Saturdays. Oth...

Governing organization representing Metis youth ages 15 to 30 across BC. Youth representatives empower Metis youth to become leaders and take ownership in their skills and cultural heritage. Provides programs and initiatives for Metis youth in BC, including a ...

Provides inclusive support services for at-risk children and youth, and for adults with developmental disabilities living on the Lower Mainland. Also provides outreach, customized and self-employment, and community inclusion services. Operates staffed resident...

Provides a range of programs and services to support women and girls throughout BC to gain the confidence and skills they need to reach their leadership potential. Offers leadership and mentorship programs to girls and women at many stages in their career deve...

A community economic development organization in the Downtown Eastside. The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) supports individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment to navigate their journey of returning to the workforce through skills training, pai...

Collection includes items from the major ethnographic areas of the world, with a strong display of Northwest Coast First Nations carvings and European ceramics. A visible storage system makes the research collection accessible to the public. Programs include l...

Provides post-secondary educational programming and services to Indigenous adults in a culturally appropriate and supportive learning environment. Offers diploma and certificate programs, and university transfer credits. Also offers college and career planning...

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...

Coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a diagnosis of either fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)/autism spectrum disorder (AS...

Provides a gathering place for Aboriginal children, youth, and families. Works to increase cultural awareness and understanding, and services for the Aboriginal community. The OSKAYAK Aboriginal Youth Program provides a drug- and violence-free place for those ...