Odette Hidalgo
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Orange Shirt Day – 2026
$20 EACH | MULTIPLE DESIGNS | YOUTH & ADULT SIZES In recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UNYA Orange Shirts are now available. Featuring one-of-a-kind artwork by Indigenous artist KC Hall, each shirt carries a powerful message while supporting the work of the Urban Native Youth Association. Available…
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Mentor a Youth (12-15 years)
Volunteer with us! BECOME A MENTOR. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Looking to make a difference? UNYA offers a volunteer mentorship program that connects Indigenous youth (ages 12-15) with supportive, consistent role models. As a mentor, you’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with a young person for at least one year—building trust, sharing experiences, and guiding them…
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Mentor a Youth (16-18 years)
Volunteer with us! Become a Mentor. Change a Life. Looking to make a difference? UNYA offers a volunteer mentorship program that connects Indigenous youth (ages 16-18) with supportive, consistent role models. As a mentor, you’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with a young person for at least one year—building trust, sharing experiences, and guiding them…
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Get a Mentor (16-18 Years)
Looking for a Mentor? If you are 16-18 years of age, this is for you! Looking for guidance, support, or just someone who’s there for you? UNYA’s Mentorship Program (ages 16-18) connect Indigenous youth with supportive, non-judgmental mentors. You’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with your mentor for at least one year—doing activities you choose,…
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Cultural Wellness Counsellors
The Cultural Wellness Counselling team works out of our Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre and supports self-identified Indigenous youth ages 13-24. The Counsellors integrate cultural knowledge, identity, and values with modern counselling practices. Rather than seeing culture and mental health as separate, we recognize that culture is an important part of well-being and identity.…
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Youth Assertive Mental Health Outreach Team
UNYA works in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to connect Indigenous youth with clinical counselling through the Youth Assertive Outreach Mental Health Team. The Youth Assertive Outreach Mental Health Team is a community-based service that supports youth who may be experiencing mental health or substance use concerns, as well as challenges or barriers to…
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Family Mediation Counsellors
The Family Mediation Counsellor walks alongside Indigenous youth aged 12–18 and their families, providing trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and strengths-based support. The Mediation Program empowers youth and their kin to strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and build on their gifts through holistic and relational approaches to wellness. What Does This Program Offer? Guided by Indigenous values of…
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Indigenous Youth Intake Counsellor
The Indigenous Youth Intake Counsellor, located within the Native Youth Health & Wellness Clinic at UNYA, supports self-identifying Indigenous youth aged 13-24. As the primary contact for inquiries about UNYA’s counselling program, the Counsellor manages new referrals, the waitlist, and provides drop-in services for youth. They also offer personalized, one-on-one counselling support, focusing on a…
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Alaska Bigeagle, Secretary
Alaska Bigeagle is Plains Cree and Stoney Nakota. They were born on Treaty 4 territories and have had the privilege of growing and playing on unceded Squamish territory. Alaska started coming to UNYA as a youth participant in 2015. They have learned so much at UNYA and they joined the Board of Directors in 2019…
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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent
Full TimeFriday-Tuesday, 3pm-11pm This position requires working a schedule from Friday-Tuesday 3pm- 11pm and maintains a 40 hour per week schedule. Highlights of this opportunity: As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program, Youth Care Counsellors provide a safe space and temporary housing for youth without a secure place to stay, with stays ranging from…