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Dec 8 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

	December 2019
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1 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 1 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •	2 Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Dec 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Drop by the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre for info on how we can support your health and wellness, including: Nurse Practitioner, providing primary healthcare Midwives Counsellors Support from Elder Bruce Robinson You can ask questions, make an appointment, get info on other resources in the community, or just stop by to get comfortable with the space. If you want to come by with a family member, friend, or support worker, feel free to bring them along! Questions? Call, text, or email the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our counsellor Jason for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Tutoring in the NYLC Tutoring in the NYLC Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Need some help with homework? Stop by the NYLC space and meet with our tutor! Questions? Get in touch with NYLC: Call or text: (604) 379-5133 Email: [email protected] AYF- After School Snack & Chill AYF- After School Snack & Chill Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Food Bank Delivery Food Bank Delivery Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9, Canada Our Native Youth Learning Centre food pantry receives new deliveries of food every Monday, in partnership with the Vancouver Food Bank. Come by during NYLC drop-in hours to browse through the food pantry and take home some food! For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. Questions? Get in touch with NYLC: Call or text: (604) 379-5133 Email: [email protected] OCM-Theatre, Performance & Spoken Word Poetry OCM-Theatre, Performance & Spoken Word Poetry Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets available. Buzz OCM at 1618 East Hastings to come in. Questions? Get in touch with us: Aboriginal Youth Worker [email protected] 604-841-3481 Overly Creative Minds [email protected] 604-353-3570 Open Mats in the Dojo Open Mats in the Dojo Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Open mats for fitness, kickboxing, ju jutsu, or whatever you want to work on in the UNYA Dojo. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • •	3 Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Drop in to talk to our counsellor Cheyenne for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Midwife: by appointment Midwife: by appointment Dec 3 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Pregnant Indigenous youth up to the age of 30 are invited to drop in or call the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre to see one of our registered midwives. Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. Our midwives can provide healthcare for you throughout your pregnancy, from early pregnancy, through labour and birth (including providing care for you at the hospital), and following birth. Call, email, or drop in at the NYHWC to make an appointment: 604-253-5885 [email protected] Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Music Lessons & Jam Session Music Lessons & Jam Session Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Overly Creative Minds (OCM), Buzz OCM, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in for music lessons and a jam session in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. You'll be provided with instruments and guidance from local musicians. For Indigenous youth of all genders, ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets are provided. Questions? Get in touch with us: (604) 254-7712 [email protected] or [email protected] Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come our and cook delicious, nutritious meals with our weekly cooking program. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Cooking program is at the main UNYA building, at 1618 East Hastings. Buzz "OCM Space" at the door to join us. Questions? Get in touch with UNYA's Aboriginal Youth Worker at: [email protected] 604-841-3481 AYF- Fitness Circuit Set AYF- Fitness Circuit Set Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Yoga Yoga Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come out to UNYA's dojo for free drop-in yoga with our Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec program. This is for all levels, whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogi. For Indigenous youth ages 11 - 24. Questions? Get in touch with AYF Sports & Rec at: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • •	4 Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 4 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Rae-Anne) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Rae-Anne) Dec 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our Cultural Wellness Counsellor Rae-Anne. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Dec 4 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 AYF- After School Snack & Chill AYF- After School Snack & Chill Dec 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 OCM: Traditional Plant Medicines Workshop OCM: Traditional Plant Medicines Workshop Dec 4 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets available. Buzz OCM at 1618 East Hastings to come in. Questions? Get in touch with us: Aboriginal Youth Worker [email protected] 604-841-3481 Overly Creative Minds [email protected] 604-353-3570 NYLC: FNHA Vaping Workshop NYLC: FNHA Vaping Workshop Dec 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Learn more about vaping from the First Nations Health Authority For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 • • • • • •	5 Health Clinic: By Appointment Health Clinic: By Appointment Dec 5 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Roxanne) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Roxanne) Dec 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our School Support Counsellor Roxanne for support. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 5 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Elder Bruce - Drop-In Personal Support Elder Bruce - Drop-In Personal Support Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre - UNYA, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to see Elder Bruce Robinson. Elder Bruce provides personal, cultural, and spiritual one-on-one support for Indigenous youth 30 years of age and under. Questions? Get in touch with our Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: 604-253-5885 [email protected] SHOP, EAT, HANG! SHOP, EAT, HANG! Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada EAT: We will have snacks! SHOP: Lots, and lots of clothes to pick out for FREE! HANG: Come hang out with us! West Coast Leaf Event West Coast Leaf Event Dec 5 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 • • • • • •	6 Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Dec 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Drop by the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre for info on how we can support your health and wellness, including: Nurse Practitioner, providing primary healthcare Midwives Counsellors Support from Elder Bruce Robinson You can ask questions, make an appointment, get info on other resources in the community, or just stop by to get comfortable with the space. If you want to come by with a family member, friend, or support worker, feel free to bring them along! Questions? Call, text, or email the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9, Canada Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. You'll have space to work on homework, and access to computers. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, but you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Text/Call: (604) 379-5133 Elder Bruce - Personal Support (by appointment) Elder Bruce - Personal Support (by appointment) Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre - UNYA, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to see Elder Bruce Robinson. Elder Bruce provides personal, cultural, and spiritual one-on-one support for Indigenous youth 30 years of age and under. Questions? Get in touch with our Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: 604-253-5885 [email protected] Music with Myles Music with Myles Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada One-on-one music instruction and mentorship with local musician Myles in the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. Open to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Questions? Get in touch with us: OCM Program Manager (Keilah): [email protected] (604) 254-7712 Aboriginal Youth Worker (Tashina): [email protected] (604) 841-3481 Karaoke Friday & Music with Myles Karaoke Friday & Music with Myles Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come and join us for Karaoke Friday! We'll also have one-on-one music instruction and mentorship with local musician Myles in the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. Open to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Questions? Get in touch with us: OCM Program Manager (Keilah): [email protected] (604) 254-7712 OCM Youth Care Counsellor (Catherine): [email protected] Aboriginal Youth Worker (Tashina): [email protected] (604) 841-3481 Track Cycling @ the Velodrome Track Cycling @ the Velodrome Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Burnaby Velodrome Club, 7564 Barnet Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1E7, Canada Learn how to ride bikes on the velodrome, a specially-built track just for cycling. You'll have the chance to learn new skills and develop as an athlete and cyclist. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Each week, you'll first meet at UNYA with the Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec team, and travel together to the Burnaby Velodrome. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • •	7 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 7 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Annual Charity Bentwood Box Auction Annual Charity Bentwood Box Auction Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada https://unya.bc.ca/news/bentwood-box-auction-2019/   Artist Reception and final bidding Held at the Museum of Vancouver on 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver Start at 5pm ends at 8pm All proceeds go to Urban Native Youth Association 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 some of our most underfunded programs, ensuring that we are able to continue providing opportunities and support to Indigenous youth here in Metro Vancouver. All of the work that goes into making the Bentwood Box Auction a success every year is donated: the cedar boxes are steam-bent and constructed by Métis/Cree artist James Michels; all of the work to put the exhibit together and the collected funds are donated by Lattimer Gallery; and all artwork is generously created and donated by the artists. • •
8 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 8 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •	9 Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Dec 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Drop by the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre for info on how we can support your health and wellness, including: Nurse Practitioner, providing primary healthcare Midwives Counsellors Support from Elder Bruce Robinson You can ask questions, make an appointment, get info on other resources in the community, or just stop by to get comfortable with the space. If you want to come by with a family member, friend, or support worker, feel free to bring them along! Questions? Call, text, or email the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our counsellor Jason for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Tutoring in the NYLC Tutoring in the NYLC Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Need some help with homework? Stop by the NYLC space and meet with our tutor! Questions? Get in touch with NYLC: Call or text: (604) 379-5133 Email: [email protected] Food Bank Delivery Food Bank Delivery Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9, Canada Our Native Youth Learning Centre food pantry receives new deliveries of food every Monday, in partnership with the Vancouver Food Bank. Come by during NYLC drop-in hours to browse through the food pantry and take home some food! For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. Questions? Get in touch with NYLC: Call or text: (604) 379-5133 Email: [email protected] OCM: Open Studio OCM: Open Studio Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come out for open studio time in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio, and work on whatever creative projects you're interested in. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. All of our programming is free. Bus tickets and snacks provided. Buzz OCM Space at the door (1618 East Hastings). Questions? Get in touch with us at OCM: [email protected] [email protected] 604-254-7712 OCM-Theatre, Performance & Spoken Word Poetry OCM-Theatre, Performance & Spoken Word Poetry Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets available. Buzz OCM at 1618 East Hastings to come in. Questions? Get in touch with us: Aboriginal Youth Worker [email protected] 604-841-3481 Overly Creative Minds [email protected] 604-353-3570 Open Mats in the Dojo Open Mats in the Dojo Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Open mats for fitness, kickboxing, ju jutsu, or whatever you want to work on in the UNYA Dojo. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • •	10 Health Clinic: By Appointment Health Clinic: By Appointment Dec 10 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Drop in to talk to our counsellor Cheyenne for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Midwife: by appointment Midwife: by appointment Dec 10 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Pregnant Indigenous youth up to the age of 30 are invited to drop in or call the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre to see one of our registered midwives. Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. Our midwives can provide healthcare for you throughout your pregnancy, from early pregnancy, through labour and birth (including providing care for you at the hospital), and following birth. Call, email, or drop in at the NYHWC to make an appointment: 604-253-5885 [email protected] Queer Film Night in NYLC Queer Film Night in NYLC Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Music Lessons & Jam Cooking Program Music Lessons & Jam Cooking Program Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Overly Creative Minds (OCM), Buzz OCM, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in for music lessons and a jam session in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. You'll be provided with instruments and guidance from local musicians. For Indigenous youth of all genders, ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets are provided. Questions? Get in touch with us: (604) 254-7712 [email protected] or [email protected] Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come our and cook delicious, nutritious meals with our weekly cooking program. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Cooking program is at the main UNYA building, at 1618 East Hastings. Buzz "OCM Space" at the door to join us. Questions? Get in touch with UNYA's Aboriginal Youth Worker at: [email protected] 604-841-3481 AYF- Fitness AYF- Fitness Dec 10 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Yoga Yoga Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come out to UNYA's dojo for free drop-in yoga with our Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec program. This is for all levels, whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogi. For Indigenous youth ages 11 - 24. Questions? Get in touch with AYF Sports & Rec at: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • • • • •	11 Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Rae-Anne) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Rae-Anne) Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our Cultural Wellness Counsellor Rae-Anne. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Beaded Pow wow Style Earrings Workshop Beaded Pow wow Style Earrings Workshop Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada More details to come. Will be happening in the OCM space NYLC/ 2Spirit: Indigenous Mindfulness NYLC/ 2Spirit: Indigenous Mindfulness Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1918 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S3, Canada AYF- Kickboxing & Fitness AYF- Kickboxing & Fitness Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come out for weekly drop-in kickboxing with personal trainer and fitness expert Garrett, at the UNYA Dojo. This is for ALL levels, through our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program. For Indigenous youth ages 11 - 24. Questions? Contact AYF Sports & Rec at: [email protected] (604) 818-0026 (text or call) • • • • • •	12 Health Clinic: By Appointment Health Clinic: By Appointment Dec 12 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Roxanne) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Roxanne) Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our School Support Counsellor Roxanne for support. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! OCM: Medicine Tea Making Workshop OCM: Medicine Tea Making Workshop Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets available. Buzz OCM at 1618 East Hastings to come in. Questions? Get in touch with us: Aboriginal Youth Worker [email protected] 604-841-3481 Overly Creative Minds [email protected] 604-353-3570 2 Spirit Winter Gathering 2 Spirit Winter Gathering Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Elder Bruce - Drop-In Personal Support Elder Bruce - Drop-In Personal Support Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre - UNYA, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to see Elder Bruce Robinson. Elder Bruce provides personal, cultural, and spiritual one-on-one support for Indigenous youth 30 years of age and under. Questions? Get in touch with our Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: 604-253-5885 [email protected] OCM: Open Studio OCM: Open Studio Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come out for open studio time in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio, and work on whatever creative projects you're interested in. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. All of our programming is free. Bus tickets and snacks provided. Buzz OCM Space at the door (1618 East Hastings). Questions? Get in touch with us at OCM: [email protected] [email protected] 604-254-7712 AYF: Public Skate @Trout Lake! AYF: Public Skate @Trout Lake! Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Meet at the Dojo by 6pm, we will leave shortly after! For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • • •	13 UNYA closed for Staff Development UNYA closed for Staff Development Dec 13 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada UNYA will be closed for Staff Development Day, there will be no programming. •	14 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 14 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •
15 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 15 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •	16 Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Dec 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Drop by the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre for info on how we can support your health and wellness, including: Nurse Practitioner, providing primary healthcare Midwives Counsellors Support from Elder Bruce Robinson You can ask questions, make an appointment, get info on other resources in the community, or just stop by to get comfortable with the space. If you want to come by with a family member, friend, or support worker, feel free to bring them along! Questions? Call, text, or email the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our counsellor Jason for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] AYF- After School Snack & Chill AYF- After School Snack & Chill Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Food Bank Delivery Food Bank Delivery Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9, Canada Our Native Youth Learning Centre food pantry receives new deliveries of food every Monday, in partnership with the Vancouver Food Bank. Come by during NYLC drop-in hours to browse through the food pantry and take home some food! For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. Questions? Get in touch with NYLC: Call or text: (604) 379-5133 Email: [email protected] OCM-Theatre, Performance & Spoken Word Poetry OCM-Theatre, Performance & Spoken Word Poetry Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets available. Buzz OCM at 1618 East Hastings to come in. Questions? Get in touch with us: Aboriginal Youth Worker [email protected] 604-841-3481 Overly Creative Minds [email protected] 604-353-3570 Open Mats in the Dojo Open Mats in the Dojo Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Open mats for fitness, kickboxing, ju jutsu, or whatever you want to work on in the UNYA Dojo. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • •	17 Health Clinic: By Appointment Health Clinic: By Appointment Dec 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 17 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Dec 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Drop in to talk to our counsellor Cheyenne for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Midwife: by appointment Midwife: by appointment Dec 17 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Pregnant Indigenous youth up to the age of 30 are invited to drop in or call the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre to see one of our registered midwives. Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. Our midwives can provide healthcare for you throughout your pregnancy, from early pregnancy, through labour and birth (including providing care for you at the hospital), and following birth. Call, email, or drop in at the NYHWC to make an appointment: 604-253-5885 [email protected] Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Dec 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Music Lessons & Jam Session Music Lessons & Jam Session Dec 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Overly Creative Minds (OCM), Buzz OCM, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in for music lessons and a jam session in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. You'll be provided with instruments and guidance from local musicians. For Indigenous youth of all genders, ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets are provided. Questions? Get in touch with us: (604) 254-7712 [email protected] or [email protected] Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Dec 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come our and cook delicious, nutritious meals with our weekly cooking program. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Cooking program is at the main UNYA building, at 1618 East Hastings. Buzz "OCM Space" at the door to join us. Questions? Get in touch with UNYA's Aboriginal Youth Worker at: [email protected] 604-841-3481 AYF- Fitness Circuit Set AYF- Fitness Circuit Set Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Yoga Yoga Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come out to UNYA's dojo for free drop-in yoga with our Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec program. This is for all levels, whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogi. For Indigenous youth ages 11 - 24. Questions? Get in touch with AYF Sports & Rec at: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • • • •	18 Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Rae-Anne) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Rae-Anne) Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our Cultural Wellness Counsellor Rae-Anne. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 AYF- After School Snack & Chill AYF- After School Snack & Chill Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 AYF- Kickboxing & Fitness AYF- Kickboxing & Fitness Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come out for weekly drop-in kickboxing with personal trainer and fitness expert Garrett, at the UNYA Dojo. This is for ALL levels, through our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program. For Indigenous youth ages 11 - 24. Questions? Contact AYF Sports & Rec at: [email protected] (604) 818-0026 (text or call) • • • • •	19 Health Clinic: By Appointment Health Clinic: By Appointment Dec 19 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Roxanne) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Roxanne) Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our School Support Counsellor Roxanne for support. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Elder Bruce - Drop-In Personal Support Elder Bruce - Drop-In Personal Support Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre - UNYA, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to see Elder Bruce Robinson. Elder Bruce provides personal, cultural, and spiritual one-on-one support for Indigenous youth 30 years of age and under. Questions? Get in touch with our Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: 604-253-5885 [email protected] • • • •	20 Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Drop by the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre for info on how we can support your health and wellness, including: Nurse Practitioner, providing primary healthcare Midwives Counsellors Support from Elder Bruce Robinson You can ask questions, make an appointment, get info on other resources in the community, or just stop by to get comfortable with the space. If you want to come by with a family member, friend, or support worker, feel free to bring them along! Questions? Call, text, or email the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9, Canada Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. You'll have space to work on homework, and access to computers. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, but you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Text/Call: (604) 379-5133 Elder Bruce - Personal Support (by appointment) Elder Bruce - Personal Support (by appointment) Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre - UNYA, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to see Elder Bruce Robinson. Elder Bruce provides personal, cultural, and spiritual one-on-one support for Indigenous youth 30 years of age and under. Questions? Get in touch with our Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: 604-253-5885 [email protected] Music with Myles Music with Myles Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada One-on-one music instruction and mentorship with local musician Myles in the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. Open to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Questions? Get in touch with us: OCM Program Manager (Keilah): [email protected] (604) 254-7712 Aboriginal Youth Worker (Tashina): [email protected] (604) 841-3481 Karaoke Friday & Music with Myles Karaoke Friday & Music with Myles Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come and join us for Karaoke Friday! We'll also have one-on-one music instruction and mentorship with local musician Myles in the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. Open to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Questions? Get in touch with us: OCM Program Manager (Keilah): [email protected] (604) 254-7712 OCM Youth Care Counsellor (Catherine): [email protected] Aboriginal Youth Worker (Tashina): [email protected] (604) 841-3481 Track Cycling @ the Velodrome Track Cycling @ the Velodrome Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Burnaby Velodrome Club, 7564 Barnet Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1E7, Canada Learn how to ride bikes on the velodrome, a specially-built track just for cycling. You'll have the chance to learn new skills and develop as an athlete and cyclist. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Each week, you'll first meet at UNYA with the Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec team, and travel together to the Burnaby Velodrome. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • •	21 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 21 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •
22 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 22 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •	23 UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! Dec 23 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Urban Native Youth Association main office will be closed for 1 week for Christmas Holidays (December 23-December 27). There will be no one in office, nor will there be any drop-in programs (AYF, NYLC, OCM, AYW, NYHWC) We will open for services on Dec. 27th for regular schedule. •	24 UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! Dec 23 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Urban Native Youth Association main office will be closed for 1 week for Christmas Holidays (December 23-December 27). There will be no one in office, nor will there be any drop-in programs (AYF, NYLC, OCM, AYW, NYHWC) We will open for services on Dec. 27th for regular schedule. •	25 UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! Dec 23 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Urban Native Youth Association main office will be closed for 1 week for Christmas Holidays (December 23-December 27). There will be no one in office, nor will there be any drop-in programs (AYF, NYLC, OCM, AYW, NYHWC) We will open for services on Dec. 27th for regular schedule. Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Drop-in at the Native Youth Learning Center Dec 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 • •	26 UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! Dec 23 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Urban Native Youth Association main office will be closed for 1 week for Christmas Holidays (December 23-December 27). There will be no one in office, nor will there be any drop-in programs (AYF, NYLC, OCM, AYW, NYHWC) We will open for services on Dec. 27th for regular schedule. •	27 UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! UNYA Head office CLOSED for Holidays! Dec 23 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Urban Native Youth Association main office will be closed for 1 week for Christmas Holidays (December 23-December 27). There will be no one in office, nor will there be any drop-in programs (AYF, NYLC, OCM, AYW, NYHWC) We will open for services on Dec. 27th for regular schedule. •	28 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 28 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •
29 Weekend - no programming Weekend - no programming Dec 29 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm •	30 Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre: Open for Info Dec 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Drop by the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre for info on how we can support your health and wellness, including: Nurse Practitioner, providing primary healthcare Midwives Counsellors Support from Elder Bruce Robinson You can ask questions, make an appointment, get info on other resources in the community, or just stop by to get comfortable with the space. If you want to come by with a family member, friend, or support worker, feel free to bring them along! Questions? Call, text, or email the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Counselling Drop-In (Counsellor Jason) Dec 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in to talk to our counsellor Jason for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] AYF- After School Snack & Chill AYF- After School Snack & Chill Dec 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Food Bank Delivery Food Bank Delivery Dec 30 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9, Canada Our Native Youth Learning Centre food pantry receives new deliveries of food every Monday, in partnership with the Vancouver Food Bank. Come by during NYLC drop-in hours to browse through the food pantry and take home some food! For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. Questions? Get in touch with NYLC: Call or text: (604) 379-5133 Email: [email protected] Open Mats in the Dojo Open Mats in the Dojo Dec 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Open mats for fitness, kickboxing, ju jutsu, or whatever you want to work on in the UNYA Dojo. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • •	31 Health Clinic: By Appointment Health Clinic: By Appointment Dec 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Health Clinic: Drop-In Health Clinic: Drop-In Dec 31 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Come to our health clinic, the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, for all of your primary healthcare needs. Our nurse practitioner Sarah Cochrane (NP) can see you for things like: health checkups birth control injury illness prescriptions referrals getting general info about your health For Indigenous youth ages 11-24. Questions? Want to make an appoinment? Drop in or contact us at: Phone: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 837-5083 Email: [email protected] Please bring your Care Card to your first visit. No Care Card? We can still help! Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Counselling Drop-in (Cheyenne) Dec 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Drop in to talk to our counsellor Cheyenne for support for any issues that are affecting your mental health. For Indigenous youth ages 12-24. Questions? Contact UNYA's Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre at: Call: (604) 253-5885 Text: (778) 827-5083 Email: [email protected] Midwife: by appointment Midwife: by appointment Dec 31 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre, 1640 E Hastings St, Vancouver Pregnant Indigenous youth up to the age of 30 are invited to drop in or call the Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre to see one of our registered midwives. Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. Our midwives can provide healthcare for you throughout your pregnancy, from early pregnancy, through labour and birth (including providing care for you at the hospital), and following birth. Call, email, or drop in at the NYHWC to make an appointment: 604-253-5885 [email protected] Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Drop-In @ the Native Youth Learning Centre Dec 31 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is open daily for drop-in. Stop by to say hi, hang out, watch a movie, play a game, read a book, or get help with employment and education. The NYLC offers support with: one-to-one support register for on-line or group certificate training job applications resumes and cover letters researching and applying to schools We also have a food pantry at the NYLC! We get new deliveries of food on Mondays, and you can get food from the pantry anytime the NYLC is open. For Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. FREE. Questions? Get in touch with the Native Youth Learning Centre at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (604) 254-5620 Music Lessons & Jam Session Music Lessons & Jam Session Dec 31 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Overly Creative Minds (OCM), Buzz OCM, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Drop in for music lessons and a jam session in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) studio. You'll be provided with instruments and guidance from local musicians. For Indigenous youth of all genders, ages 11 to 24. Snacks and bus tickets are provided. Questions? Get in touch with us: (604) 254-7712 [email protected] or [email protected] Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Bannock + Jam Cooking Program Dec 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come our and cook delicious, nutritious meals with our weekly cooking program. For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Cooking program is at the main UNYA building, at 1618 East Hastings. Buzz "OCM Space" at the door to join us. Questions? Get in touch with UNYA's Aboriginal Youth Worker at: [email protected] 604-841-3481 AYF- Fitness Circuit Set AYF- Fitness Circuit Set Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UNYA Dojo - Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada For Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. For more info, contact our Aboriginal Youth First Sports & Rec program: [email protected] 604-818-0026 Yoga Yoga Dec 31 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UNYA Dojo, 1630 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6, Canada Come out to UNYA's dojo for free drop-in yoga with our Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec program. This is for all levels, whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogi. For Indigenous youth ages 11 - 24. Questions? Get in touch with AYF Sports & Rec at: [email protected] 604-818-0026 • • • • • • • • •

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