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Housing and Transition
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Safe spaces. Strong support. Walking together. Having a safe place to stay and someone to count on can change everything. At UNYA, our Housing & Transition programs are designed to meet Indigenous youth where they’re at — whether through short-term housing or support as they move toward independence. Every step of the way, we focus…
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Chantal
Chantal began volunteering at UNYA in September of 2014. Her journey at UNYA began with our Mentorship Program. UNYA’s Mentorship Program is for Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15. Indigenous youth who are seeking support, advice, and guidance are matched with volunteer mentors from the community. When she applied, we knew Chantal would be a…
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Jack
Talented musician and MC extraordinaire, Jack’s began sharing his gifts and honing his skills through UNYA’s Overly Creative Minds (OCM) Program in 2011. He originally connected with UNYA for a job search, but once he found the music program, he was hooked. Since then, he has used opportunities not only to continue to grow, but…
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Leila Williams
A long-time participant in programming, Leila Williams’ life and educational experience go far beyond her years. Leila’s involvement with UNYA goes back to when she was just 12 years old, and began a mentorship with our Mentorship Program. Leila became regularly active at the Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) and participated in one of UNYA’s…
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Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator
Ensuring every First Nations child gets the care and support they deserve. What is Jordan’s Principle? Jordan’s Principle is a child-first principle that aims to eliminate service inequities and delays for First Nations children. It ensures that any public service ordinarily available to all other children must be made available to First Nations children without…
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Aboriginal Transition Team
UNYA’s Transition Program provides one-to-one support to Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 who are transitioning out of the care of the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) and preparing to live independently. The Transition Team offers non-judgmental support, working closely with the youth on their caseload and helping them identify what their immediate…
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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse
The Aboriginal Youth Safehouse (ASH) is a short-term, 6-bed housing program for youth ages 16 to 18 of all Nations, genders, and backgrounds who need a safe place to stay. ASH is voluntary — youth can come and go — but always return to a non-judgmental, supportive environment where they can feel safe, build stability,…
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Ravens Lodge
Ravens Lodge is a transitional group home for Indigenous female-identifying youth ages 12 to 18 who are in the care of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS). This live-in program offers a supportive, youth-focused environment with access to education, cultural teachings, life skills, and recreation. Care planning is personalized and always includes…
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Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre
Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre (NYHWC) The Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre (NYHWC) is a place where self-identified Indigenous youth can access primary care services, specialist services, Elders, traditional healers, and a supportive team. Our goal is to create a space where youth feel comfortable, cared for, and able to explore how best…