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  • Youth Box Fundraiser

    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…

  • Chantal

    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…

  • Leila Williams

    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…

  • Overly Creative Minds (OCM)

    Overly Creative Minds (OCM)

    *Please check Unya Ocm Facebook page for recent updates on programming. Overly Creative Minds (OCM) offers Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24 a safe and welcoming space to explore arts and culture, and to find and strengthen your voice. We celebrate, and help you develop your voice and perspective through arts and culture programming at…

  • Kinnections Mentoring Program

    Kinnections Mentoring Program

    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, under “Community & Connection.” Our mentors help you realize your strengths, work towards your goals,…

  • Bentwood Box Charity Auction

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Apply to be a volunteer mentor with UNYA’s Kinnections Program

    Apply to be a volunteer mentor with UNYA’s Kinnections Program

    A little bit about UNYA and our Kinnections Program Urban Native Youth Association (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…