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  • Our Impact

    Every Indigenous young person deserves to grow up connected to who they are. But for too many Indigenous youth in Vancouver, systems of care have failed to provide that safety and connection. Displacement, racism, poverty, and colonial policies continue to shape the realities that young people face every day. Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) exists…

  • Young Bears Lodge -Full-time Youth Care Counsellor

     Awake Overnight Tuesday – Saturday 12am-8am Highlights of this opportunity: Are you passionate about empowering Indigenous youth? Do you have a knack for building positive relationships? Are you strategic, creative, and dynamic in your approach to youth work? Does working within a fast-paced environment energize you? If you said yes, then this is the opportunity…

  • Drop-in Programs

    Our Drop-in programs include: Each program is a little different, so check out the descriptions to see what’s offered and who it’s for. What They All Have in Common All of our drop-in programs are welcoming spaces where you can be yourself — whether you’re: You’ll always be welcomed here. No Barriers, No Cost Free,…

  • Edgard Villanueva-Cruz, Board Member

    Edgard Villanueva-Cruz, Board Member

    Edgard hail’s from the Tahltan nation with a values-driven approach to enterprising and community development. His deep understanding of off-reserve needs, combined with his entrepreneurial expertise, makes him a valuable partner in creating solutions that are not only effective but also culturally aligned. Edgard has successfully collaborated with local and national community service providers, Aboriginal…

  • Director of Youth Engagement

    Highlights of this opportunity:As a member of the Senior Leadership team at UNYA the Director of Youth Engagement is responsible for the overall planning and delivery of a portfolio of programs, services, and support that UNYA offers to Indigenous youth. The position provides effective leadership, and strategic direction, and support to a team of staff that are…

  • Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec Program Manager

    Highlights of this opportunity: AYF provides a wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth ages 11-24 years, particularly those who are not currently active or involved in sports and recreation. Through a broad range of activities and workshops, AYF’s goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and foster leadership, life skills, and strong…

  • Family Mediation Counsellor

    Highlights of this opportunity: As a Family Mediation Counsellor, you will walk alongside Indigenous youth aged 12–18 and their families, providing trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and strengths-based support. The Mediation Program empowers youth and their kin to strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and build on their gifts through holistic and relational approaches to wellness. Guided by Indigenous values…

  • Aboriginal Safe House – Residential Child and Youth Worker – Hourly Relief Position

    Who we are: 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 and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them.…

  • On-Call Relief Receptionist

    Who we are: 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 and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them.…

  • Community and Connection

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