Odette Hidalgo

  • Youth Care Counsellor – Transitions to Adulthood Program

    This position maintains a schedule of 5 eight hour shifts Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Transitions to Adulthood program the Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for supporting youth on their case load in identifying individual needs and setting positive goals for their transition out of…

  • Full Time Youth Outreach Worker

     Full-time Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm (10-hour shifts). Work schedule, including days and hours, is subject to change. Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Indigenous Youth Outreach Team, you will provide street outreach services, harm reduction services, advocacy, and 1-to-1 support to youth in the East Vancouver and…

  • Ravens Lodge Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent, Full-time Afternoons

     Full-time Afternoons Thursday to Monday, 3pm – 11pm Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Ravens Lodge team, you will contribute to a vital 24/7, 3-bed, live-in program that serves Indigenous female youth, ages 12-18. Ravens Lodge offers a safe and nurturing environment where Culture as Therapy is central to our approach. In…

  • Ravens Lodge Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent, Awake Overnight

     Full-timeAWAKE OVERNIGHT  Thursday to Monday, 12am – 8am Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Ravens Lodge team, you will contribute to a vital 24/7, 3-bed, live-in program that serves Indigenous female youth, ages 12-18. Ravens Lodge offers a safe and nurturing environment where Culture as Therapy is central to our approach. In…

  • Mentorship for Ages 16-18

    Mentorship for Ages 16-18

    Kinnections Mentorship Program Supporting Indigenous Youth Ages 16–18 Guidance for youth stepping into independence. Your role Training & support How to apply Complete the Kinnections Volunteer Application Form and send it, along with a cover letter and resume, to [email protected]. Download Kinnections Volunteer Application (PDF) →  Ready to get Started? How to Connect with the…

  • Ravens Lodge Casual Relief DAY/AFTERNOON/AWAKE OVERNIGHT – Youth Care Counsellor

     Awake Overnight Day – 7:00AM – 3:00PM or 8:00AM – 4:00PMAfternoon – 3:00PM – 11:00PM or 4:00PM – 12:00AMOvernight – 11:00PM – 7:00AM or 12:00AM – 8:00AM Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Ravens Lodge team, you will contribute to a vital 24/7 live-in program that serves Indigenous female youth, ages 12-18,…

  • Youth Art with Purpose

    Youth Art with Purpose

    Stories with Power Each year, UNYA celebrates the creativity and resilience of Indigenous youth by selecting one emerging artist from our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) Program to design and create a handcrafted Youth Bentwood Box. This extraordinary art piece becomes the heart of this annual fundraising campaign—raising vital support for programs that uplift Indigenous youth…

  • UNYA’s Holiday Craft Fair

    UNYA’s Holiday Craft Fair

    Unwrap the Creativity of Indigenous Youth Thursday, November 27 2:30–6:30 PM 1618 East Hastings Step into the warmth and wonder of the season at UNYA’s annual Holiday Craft Fair, where creativity and community come together under one festive roof. Across two vibrant floors, you’ll find handcrafted treasures, original artwork, authentic beadwork, jewelry, home décor, holiday…

  • Aboriginal Outreach Team

    Aboriginal Outreach Team

    Meeting youth where they’re at. Our Aboriginal Outreach Team supports Indigenous youth ages 12 to 18 through street outreach and one-to-one connection. Building safe, trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do, so youth know they always have someone to turn to. We meet youth where they’re at — whether that means helping…

  • Alternative Education Schools

    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…