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  • Bentwood Box Auction 2019

    Bentwood Box Auction 2019

    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…

  • UNYA Receives Mayor’s Achievement Award

    UNYA Receives Mayor’s Achievement Award

    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…

  • UNYA Craft Fair

    UNYA Craft Fair

    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,…

  • Young Spirits Summer Camp 2019

    Young Spirits Summer Camp 2019

    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…

  • Podcasting Mentorship with VIVO Media Arts Centre

    Podcasting Mentorship with VIVO Media Arts Centre

    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…

  • UNYA helps Museum of Vancouver create medicine table for latest exhibit

    UNYA helps Museum of Vancouver create medicine table for latest exhibit

    UNYA helps Museum of Vancouver create a medicine table for new exhibition of rare artwork created by children in residential schools. Read the article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rare-artwork-created-by-children-in-residential-schools-displayed-at-museum-of-vancouver-1.5088349