Search results for: “Personal Support”
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Director of Youth Engagement
Highlights of this opportunity:As a member of the Senior Leadership team at UNYA the Director of Youth Engagement is responsible for the overall planning and delivery of a portfolio of programs, services, and support that UNYA offers to Indigenous youth. The position provides effective leadership, and strategic direction, and support to a team of staff that are…
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Family Mediation Counsellor
Highlights of this opportunity: As a Family Mediation Counsellor, you will walk alongside Indigenous youth aged 12–18 and their families, providing trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and strengths-based support. The Mediation Program empowers youth and their kin to strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and build on their gifts through holistic and relational approaches to wellness. Guided by Indigenous values…
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Work with Us
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Together with over 100 staff, and more than 175 volunteers and 300 community partners, UNYA delivers 22 culturally-responsive, prevention-focused proAt UNYA, you’ll do more than just build a career — you’ll be part of a community. Our team is dedicated to creating safe spaces, strong connections, and brighter futures for Indigenous youth. We believe in…
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Shining a Light on the Important Work of Indigenous Elders
Being able to connect with Elders is something that’s often lost in an urban setting like Vancouver. We’re honoured to have Elder Bruce Robinson here at UNYA as our Elder in Residence, offering guidance, teachings, and personal support to Indigenous youth and staff. The Discourse is shining a light on this important work that Bruce and…
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Overly Creative Minds (OCM) Youth Leader (8 weeks, full-time)
This position is 35 hours per week, and regular hours will be Monday – Thursday 12pm – 7pm or 1pm – 8pm, and Friday 9am – 4pm or 10am – 5pm. Highlights of this opportunity: UNYA has a full-time employment opportunity (8-week term position) for a Youth Leader in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) program.…
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Indigenous Youth Intake Counsellor
The Indigenous Youth Intake Counsellor, located within the Native Youth Health & Wellness Clinic at UNYA, supports self-identifying Indigenous youth aged 13-24. As the primary contact for inquiries about UNYA’s counselling program, the Counsellor manages new referrals, the waitlist, and provides drop-in services for youth. They also offer personalized, one-on-one counselling support, focusing on a…
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Leila Williams, President
Huddih, Sigh sew zeh’ Leila Williams, Wit’suwet’en tsa ked dees zitd from Witset B.C. (Hello, My name is Leila Williams, I am Wit’suwet’en descent from Witset B.C). Leila has been a part of the UNYA community since 2004, beginning her journey as a youth participant, later joining the team as a staff, and ultimately becoming…
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Alternative Education Schools
Where culture, care, and learning come together. Not all Indigenous youth thrive in traditional school settings. That’s why UNYA offers two Alternative Education Schools: Aries (ages 13–16) Cedar Walk (ages 16–19) Both provide safe, supportive, and culturally grounded spaces where learning is flexible and youth are recognized for their strengths, interests, and goals. Who We…
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Privacy Policy
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This privacy policy describes the information we collect via the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) website, programs, and services, and how we collect and use that information. This website uses cookies to obtain non-personal information from online visitors, and also collects information using Google Analytics. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our…
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Garrett Johnson
Walk into the UNYA’s dojo on a weeknight and you will see firsthand the importance of health and fitness to young participants in our Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports and Rec program. Hundreds of youth come through that door every year, looking to get active in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment. Personal trainer Garrett…