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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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Jack
Talented musician and MC extraordinaire, Jack’s began sharing his gifts and honing his skills through UNYA’s Overly Creative Minds (OCM) Program in 2011. He originally connected with UNYA for a job search, but once he found the music program, he was hooked. Since then, he has used opportunities not only to continue to grow, but…
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Dustin McGladrey
Speaking with Dustin McGladrey, , you’d be surprised to learn that he hasn’t always been an enthusiastic champion of Indigenous culture. These days, you can hear Dustin broadcast across Alberta on CFWE FM. On Saturday mornings, he’s hosting Conversational Cree – a radio program dedicated to nehiyawewin (Cree language) resurgence and revitalization. He’s also the…
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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…
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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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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse
The Aboriginal Youth Safehouse (ASH) is a short-term, 6-bed housing program for youth ages 16 to 18 of all Nations, genders, and backgrounds who need a safe place to stay. ASH is voluntary — youth can come and go — but always return to a non-judgmental, supportive environment where they can feel safe, build stability,…
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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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Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC)
Learning. Growing. Building Your Future. Who We Are The Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is a welcoming learning and employment hub for Indigenous youth ages 15–30. Whether you’re finishing school, building job skills, or exploring what’s next, NYLC is your space to learn, grow, and move forward at your own pace. It’s relaxed. It’s supportive.…
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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,…