Search results for: “Native Youth Centre”
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Bentwood Box Auction 2020
This annual charity auction supports some of our most underfunded programs, ensuring that we are able to continue providing opportunities and support to Indigenous youth! Lattimer Gallery is once again partnering with Indigenous artists from across BC to raise money for UNYA’s current programming, as well as contributing to making our planned Native Youth Centre a reality. These funds go to…
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Bentwood Box Auction 2019
Lattimer Gallery is once again partnering with Indigenous artists from across BC to raise money for UNYA’s current programming, as well as contributing to making the planned Native Youth Centre a reality. Lattimer Gallery is once again partnering with Indigenous artists from across BC to raise money for UNYA’s current programming, as well as contributing to making our…
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Assertive Outreach Clinical Counselling
UNYA’s Assertive Outreach Clinical Counselling program offers support for Indigenous youth up to 19 years old. Counselling is available both in-office and out in the community, making it easier to connect in the way that feels right for you. Our clinician provides culturally relevant, trauma-informed wellness counselling through a relational, outreach approach — always focused…
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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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Daniel Cook
Board Member Daniel Cook is from the Huu-ay-aht First Nation of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples on his father’s side, and the Ganada Clan of the Nisga’a on his mother’s side. His work in community organzations includes UNYA’s Native Youth Drop-In Centre, and the Circle of Eagles Lodge Society.
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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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Aries Education
The Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is a computer-based learning centre, supporting the personal, educational, and career development of Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30. Our focus is on helping you gain employment and pursue your education. If you’re not in school right now, we can help you go back, whether that is to junior…
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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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Mission and Vision Our Mission: Urban Native Youth Association is the centre of Indigenous youth excellence, supporting youth on their journeys by amplifying and celebrating their voices. Our Vision: Empowered Indigenous youth leading and inspiring all Nations. Philosophy of Care We recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work best for our youth. The philosophies…