Search results for: “Mentorship”
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Hey Youth — this is for you!
Hey Youth — this is for you! UNYA’s Kinnections Mentoring Program matches Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 with trained volunteer mentors. If you are looking for mentorship opportunities for Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15, please navigate to the Mentorship Program on our main Programs page, Hey Youth — This Is for You! Looking…
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Bentwood Box Charity Auction
Art That Makes a Difference Eighteen years ago, Indigenous art gallery owner Peter Lattimer began a humble journey to bring together BC Indigenous artists to create bentwood box artwork. What started as a small vision has since grown into the Bentwood Box Charity Auction—an annual live auction event that is now vibrant and highly anticipated,…
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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…