If you are an Indigenous youth who isn’t accessing UNYA’s programs and services, our Aboriginal Youth Worker is working to reach out to you so that you know what is available, know that you are welcome and valued here, and feel comfortable accessing programs and services. If you are facing barriers that keep you from…

*Please check Unya Ocm Facebook page for recent updates on programming. Overly Creative Minds (OCM) offers Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24 a safe and welcoming space to explore arts and culture, and to find and strengthen your voice. We celebrate, and help you develop your voice and perspective through arts and culture programming at…

*Please check Unya-ayf Sportsrec Facebook page for recent updates on programming. Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec offers sport and recreational activities to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24.  We focus on creating and maintaining an inclusive, safe, and healthy space that supports you to be physically active, make positive life choices, and develop…

UNYA’s Mentorship Program matches Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15 with trained volunteer mentors. If you are looking for a mentor for Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19, please navigate to the Kinnections Mentoring Program on our main Programs page, under “Housing & Transition.” Participating in the Mentorship Program is an opportunity to form a…

UNYA’s 2-Spirit Collective provides support, resources, and programming for Indigenous youth, ages 15 to 30, who identify as 2-spirit or LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming, along with many other identities), and for those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities. The 2-Spirit Collective ensures that you have non-judgmental, supportive spaces to…

Where did Jordan’s Principle come from? Jordan River Anderson (October 22, 1999-February 2, 2005) is a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.He was born with complex medical needs and because the province of Manitoba and the federal government could not agree on who would pay for his at-home care, he had…