Offers individual counselling and advocacy to Indigenous women and transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit. and gender diverse individuals ages 14 and up who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, criminal h...

A transitional group home for female Indigenous youth ages 12 to 18 who are in the care of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS). Connects residents to community resources while providing one-to-one support and opportunities to pa...

A five-bed live-in program for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18 who are looking to make changes to their relationship with drugs or alcohol. Youth may choose to stay in the program for one to four months, depending on their needs and goals. Program is Indigenous...

Offers a range of wellness, support, and therapeutic services, including traditional and cultural wellness supports. Services include child and youth therapy (art, expressive, land-based), family therapy, therapeutic support groups, and community events that p...

Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) delegated Aboriginal agency that supports the well-being of Indigenous children, youth, and families, especially those who are vulnerable, through family support and preservation services, guardianship service...

An alternative education program for Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 whose needs are not being met in traditional school programs. The program runs full time, five days a week, with half the students attending school in the morning, half in the afternoon; provi...

Provides healing services for Indigenous adults age 18 and older with substance use and trauma issues. Services include community drop-in programs, group healing, individual and family counselling, and referral to substance use and mental health services. Inco...

Native Courtworkers facilitates 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 ser...

Three teams of social workers are responsible for Aboriginal children in continuing government care. Plans of care are culturally specific, in order to preserve the child's cultural identity and kinship ties.

Federal framework that applies to all First Nations children and youth (up to age 19) living on or off reserve, as well as those in government care, with an identified need for a publicly funded health or social service. Navigators assess needs, facilitate ear...

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 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 ...

Provides support to students of Aboriginal ancestry and their families, with the goal of supporting their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. Services include advocacy, one-to-one support, mediation, skill building, cultural workshops, a...

Provides preventive, supportive, and protective services for Aboriginal children and families. Responsible for investigation and assessment of potential child protection concerns. Also works with families and children in a family support and guardianship capac...

Supports to Indigenous youth ages 16 to 24 who are episodically and chronically homeless to obtain or sustain housing. Priority is given to youth who are aging out of or have aged out of care. Connects youth to permanent housing and provides resources for life...

Offers support services to youth ages 13 to 18 and their families who have been referred by MCFD, police, or schools. Services include family mediation, diversion programs, parenting programs, and individual and family counselling. Serves North and South Delta...

Offers support to children with special needs so that they can be successful in child-care settings. Services include helping parents in choosing a child care setting, and planning and staff support to meet child specific needs. Serves children birth to 12 yea...

Provides services to Aboriginal youth including child protection, family support, and probation. Provides mental health services to Aboriginal children and youth, including outreach and clinical support. Also facilitates family case planning conferences, famil...

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 a safe place for youth ages seven to 18 to express themselves and meet new friends. Offers group support around sexual orientation and gender identity. Goal is to include and celebrate diversity. Hours are 4:30 pm to 7 pm Wednesdays. Dinner is served....

Offers drop-in nights programs for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18. Focuses on personal development, cultural teachings, and creative expression. Aims to provide a healthy and supportive environment where youth can be themselves and engage in fun-filled activit...

Supports the well-being of children, youth, and families, especially those who are vulnerable, through child protection and child and youth mental health services. Also offers family support services, guardianship services, adoption, services for children and ...

Four month residential program for First Nations and Inuit female youth ages 13 to 18 from BC and the Yukon. Aims to provide holistic, culturally-based healing in a safe and nurturing environment. Services include school, workshops, group sessions, individual ...

Partners with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities and organizations to create positive change in children's lives, supporting and empowering local initiatives and practitioners. Areas of programming include emergencies, early childhood development, edu...

Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year provides one year of educational and leadership experience through the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston, ON). Includes sports, field trips, leadership development, military training, cultural support activitie...