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  • Orange Shirt Day 2025 – Thank you!

    Orange Shirt Day 2025 – Thank you!

    Many Generations. One Message: Every Child Matters.   UNYA extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our 2025 Edition Orange Shirt Day T-shirt campaign. We are deeply grateful to all who purchased a shirt, the community members who generously shared their time in our intergenerational photo shoot, and the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly at community events…

  • 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…

  • Privacy Policy

    This privacy policy describes the information we collect via the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) website, programs, and services, and how we collect and use that information. This website uses cookies to obtain non-personal information from online visitors, and also collects information using Google Analytics. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our…

  • Amiel Flett-Brown

    Amiel Flett-Brown

    Amiel Flett-Brown’s first trip to the Burnaby Velodrome’s indoor cycling track, with Urban Native Youth Association’s AYF Sports & Rec Program, sparked a passion for cycling that he says completely changed the direction of his life. Hurtling around a steep track (banked up to 47 degrees in the corners), on a bike without brakes can…

  • Aboriginal Youth Worker

    Aboriginal Youth Worker

    Who We Are & What We Do Our Aboriginal Youth Worker connects with Indigenous youth ages 12 to 24 who may not yet be involved with UNYA. They offer one-on-one support, outreach, and cultural connections to help you feel seen, valued, and empowered. What We Offer Our Approach Rooted in the teachings of the Medicine…

  • Overly Creative Minds (OCM)

    Overly Creative Minds (OCM)

    Creativity. Culture. Connection. Who We Are OCM is a vibrant arts and culture program for Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. It’s more than just a program — it’s a space to explore identity, share stories, and express creativity through both traditional and contemporary art. At OCM, youth find community, build confidence, and develop leadership…

  • 2-Spirit Collective

    2-Spirit Collective

    Who We Are The Two-Spirit Collective is a program for self-identifying Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30 who identify as Two-Spirit and/or LGBTQ2S+. We hold space for you to explore identity, build community, and connect with affirming, culturally rooted support. We’re here to celebrate who you are, your journey, your voice, your power. What We…

  • UNYA: Where Youth Lead

    Vision Indigenous youth leading with strength, inspiring all Nations. Upcoming Events Programs

  • Program Manager – Overly Creative Minds (Full-Time)

    Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) team the Program Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring its success in supporting and empowering Indigenous youth between the ages of 11 – 24 years old through artistic expression. This role involves building and maintaining relationships…

  • Program Manager – Overly Creative Minds (Full-Time)

    May 15, 2024 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…