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Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec Program Manager
Highlights of this opportunity: AYF provides a wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth ages 11-24 years, particularly those who are not currently active or involved in sports and recreation. Through a broad range of activities and workshops, AYF’s goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and foster leadership, life skills, and strong…
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Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec
Move. Play. Lead. Belong. Who We Are AYF Sports & Rec supports Indigenous youth ages 11–24 with free, inclusive, and youth-led recreational activities. It’s a welcoming space to get active, learn new skills, make friends, and grow confidence — whether you’re just starting out or already a seasoned athlete. What We Offer Our Approach We…
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Dragon Boating with AYF Sports & Rec
Ever wish you could be in one of those long, low boats zooming around False Creek? Well now you can! UNYA’s Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec crew will be learning to paddle and race a dragon boat this spring and summer! We’ll be paddling every Thursday from April 11 until June 20, and interested Indigenous youth ages…
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Mentorship
Become a Mentor. Change a Life. Looking to make a difference? UNYA offers two volunteer mentorship opportunities that connect Indigenous youth with supportive, consistent role models: the Mentorship Program (ages 12–15) and Kinnections Program (ages 16–18). As a mentor, you’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with a young person for at least one year—building trust,…
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Alternative Education Schools
Where culture, care, and learning come together. Not all Indigenous youth thrive in traditional school settings. That’s why UNYA offers two Alternative Education Schools: Aries (ages 13–16) Cedar Walk (ages 16–19) Both provide safe, supportive, and culturally grounded spaces where learning is flexible and youth are recognized for their strengths, interests, and goals. Who We…
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The Native Youth Centre
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The Vision Cheryl Robinson, CEO of the Urban Native Youth Association, shares:“The Native Youth Centre reflects our vision as a centre of excellence—one that is filled with opportunities, pathways, and journeys for Indigenous youth.” The new Native Youth Centre will span nearly a full city block, creating a purpose-built place for Indigenous youth to lead,…
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Garrett Johnson
Walk into the UNYA’s dojo on a weeknight and you will see firsthand the importance of health and fitness to young participants in our Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports and Rec program. Hundreds of youth come through that door every year, looking to get active in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment. Personal trainer Garrett…
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Amiel Flett-Brown
Amiel Flett-Brown’s first trip to the Burnaby Velodrome’s indoor cycling track, with Urban Native Youth Association’s AYF Sports & Rec Program, sparked a passion for cycling that he says completely changed the direction of his life. Hurtling around a steep track (banked up to 47 degrees in the corners), on a bike without brakes can…
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Hey Youth — this is for you!
Hey Youth — this is for you! UNYA’s Kinnections Mentoring Program matches Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 with trained volunteer mentors. If you are looking for mentorship opportunities for Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15, please navigate to the Mentorship Program on our main Programs page, Hey Youth — This Is for You! Looking…
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Cedar Walk Education
Cedar Walk is an alternative education program for Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 whose needs are not being met in traditional school programs. As a student coming to Cedar Walk, we recognize and respect that you have your own unique strengths, goals, interests, needs, and history. We’ll collaborate with you to identify your goals…