Provides holistic and culturally safe programs and services that support healthy lifestyles for Indigenous women and families. Promotes a support network for First Nations women, as well as information sharing among First Nations women, womens' groups, and mun...

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 proactive prevention and education strategies to Squamish Nation families with children up to age six. Aims to help parents and children learn about lifespan development skills; family dynamics; developmental milestones; health and nutrition; and Squa...

Advocates for Indigenous title, rights, and treaty rights, as well as for the respect of Aboriginal cultures and societies at local, national, and international levels. The UBCUC Digital Collections offer a variety of online research and informational material...

Provides assistance to Indigenous people in conflict with the law, ensuring full participation in the justice system through a holistic approach including prevention and intervention. Also provides addiction-related services, as well as specialized services fo...

The Low Cost Produce Market offers fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables for sale from 2 pm to 4 pm every Wednesday. Community Lunch is held on the first and third Friday of each month; three-course meals start at 12:15 pm and cost $5 for adults 55 and up, $...

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 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...

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...

Coordinates and supports local food security initiatives in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of Vancouver. Community Food Markets provide fresh fruits and vegetables at wholesale cost or below; see website for times and locations. A Garden Veggie Sha...

Provides help for and promotes healing of Aboriginal individuals and communities in BC who have experienced emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse in residential schools. Services include counselling, referral to community-based services, workshops o...

Provides support to urban members while living off reserve from their home communities. Offers genograms; assistance attending cultural programs with the 11-member nations served by Carrier Sekani Family Services; and connects children to culture through books...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, print (25 cents per page), scan (free), and fax services, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Programs include virtual computer literacy classes, English...

Provides culturally-informed primary care for Indigenous peoples to assess and treat medical conditions by blending traditional approaches to health care with western medicine. Registered patients also have access to traditional healers and Elders, counsellors...

Works to ensure the well-being of BC Metis Federation members in BC, and to advance Metis knowledge, language, culture, wellness, and self-determination through capacity building and systemic advocacy. Assists in creating employment and training opportunities ...

Neighbourhood Pantry provides groceries to low-income individuals and families in the Hastings Sunrise area. Multicultural Food Skills Exchange offers cooking and nutrition workshops for community members. Kids in the Kitchen is drop-in parent-child cooking pr...

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. Meeting rooms and group study rooms ...

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...

Conducts the general business of Squamish Nation. Initiates and coordinates overall cultural and business administration, as well as health, recreation, education, housing, emergency, employment and training, income assistance, and child and family services fo...

Offers educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs for people in the Collingwood-Renfrew area of Vancouver. Operates licensed child care programs, day camps, and a Family Place with activities for preschoolers and social time for caregivers. Also ...

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...

Provides public access to books and other materials including eBooks, magazines, DVDs, and CDs. Also offers a full range of information services for youth; free learning opportunities through programs, study space, and volunteer opportunities; free WIFI, compu...

Conducts the general business of the Musqueam nation including governance and administration. Coordinates and oversees education, land management, treaty and land claims, Aboriginal fisheries management, housing, social assistance, health promotion, employment...

Provides information and referral, advocacy, and public education for people with disabilities, and for their families and caregivers. Advocates assist with accessing programs and services, including help with completing forms. Computer/internet access is open...