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A little bit about UNYA and our Kinnections Program Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives, and strive to provide youth with programs…

A little bit about UNYA and our Mentorship Program: Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives, and strive to provide youth with programs…

For the past fourteen years Lattimer Gallery has organized an event to help support the Urban Native Youth Association, a Vancouver organization which has been providing prevention-focused programs and services to Native youth since 1988. UNYA’s work includes advocacy, community development, and providing youth with meaningful opportunities to provide input into their programs and services.…

This annual charity auction supports some of our most underfunded programs, ensuring that we are able to continue providing opportunities and support to Indigenous youth! Lattimer Gallery is once again partnering with Indigenous artists from across BC to raise money for UNYA’s current programming, as well as contributing to making our planned Native Youth Centre a reality. These funds go to…

Lattimer Gallery is once again partnering with Indigenous artists from across BC to raise money for UNYA’s current programming, as well as contributing to making the planned Native Youth Centre a reality. Lattimer Gallery is once again partnering with Indigenous artists from across BC to raise money for UNYA’s current programming, as well as contributing to making our…

Ten citizens and eight organizations were honoured on July 12th, 2019 at the annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, a City of Vancouver program that acknowledges outstanding civic achievements made by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Ten citizens and eight organizations were honoured on June 12th, 2019 at the annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, a City of…

We’re holding a Craft Fair to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day this year! Come out and celebrate with us and support local Indigenous youth and UNYA staff artists and makers! This event is free and open to the public – everyone is welcome! We’ll have a free community BBQ, fun door prizes throughout the day,…

Our Young Spirits Summer Camp is a free day camp for Indigenous youth ages 11 to 14. We have two sessions coming up this summer: Session 1: July 8th – 26th Session 2: August 1st – 23rd Both sessions run Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. UNYA provides food, snacks, and bus tickets…

Interested in learning how to tell your stories and get your voice heard? VIVO Media Arts Centre is now accepting applications for a free youth podcasting mentorship, with local artists, journalists, and radio producers. The mentorship will run from Sunday, May 26th to Sunday, July 14th, 2019. Application deadline is April 30, 2019. The mentorship…

Case has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket from her show this Friday will go to support Urban Native Youth Association and their culturally responsive, holistic programs and services for Indigenous youth. Read the article here: https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/five-things-to-do-in-montreal-this-weekend-april-19-21