Search results for: “Mentorship Program”
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Mentor a Youth (16-18 years)
Volunteer with us! Become a Mentor. Change a Life. Looking to make a difference? UNYA offers a volunteer mentorship program that connects Indigenous youth (ages 16-18) with supportive, consistent role models. As a mentor, you’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with a young person for at least one year—building trust, sharing experiences, and guiding them…
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Get a Mentor (16-18 Years)
Looking for a Mentor? If you are 16-18 years of age, this is for you! Looking for guidance, support, or just someone who’s there for you? UNYA’s Mentorship Program (ages 16-18) connect Indigenous youth with supportive, non-judgmental mentors. You’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with your mentor for at least one year—doing activities you choose,…
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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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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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Ways to Donate
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and Make a Difference in the Lives of Indigenous Youth In many Indigenous teachings, giving is a relationship, a circle that connects us all. By joining UNYA as a donor, you become part of a community standing with Indigenous youth in strength, hope and belonging. and Join the Cedar Circle When you become a monthly…
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How We Work
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Philosophy of Care Guiding every step of our work with youth. Every Indigenous youth carries unique gifts. At UNYA, we honour those gifts through a wide circle of supports—cultural teachings, mentorship, education, housing, wellness, and recreation. Our Philosophy of Care is at the heart of this work. Grounded in two-eyed seeing, culture as therapy, trauma-informed…
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Our Impact
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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…
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Make an Impact
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At UNYA, we believe in the strength, creativity, and brilliance of Indigenous young people. Your gift supports cultural connection, safety, leadership and belonging, creating space for Indigenous youth to thrive. These are the building blocks of donation. With your support Indigenous youth are able to connect with culture, build confidence, and develop the skills they…
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Youth Box Fundraiser
MAKE A REAL IMPACT: Uplift Indigenous Youth and Shape the Future Bentwood boxes are a time-honored tradition of the Northwest Coast First Nations peoples of British Columbia. Crafted with deep cultural significance, these boxes have been used for a variety of purposes — from ancestral burial boxes to storage for clothing, household items, and even…