Search results for: “Resources”
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2-Spirit Collective
UNYA’s 2-Spirit Collective provides support, resources, and programming for Indigenous youth, ages 15 to 30, who identify as 2-spirit or LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming, along with many other identities), and for those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities. The 2-Spirit Collective ensures that you have non-judgmental, supportive spaces to…
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UNYA: Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator
Where did Jordan’s Principle come from? Jordan River Anderson (October 22, 1999-February 2, 2005) is a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.He was born with complex medical needs and because the province of Manitoba and the federal government could not agree on who would pay for his at-home care, he had…
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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,…
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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse
UNYA’s Aboriginal Youth Safehouse (ASH) is a voluntary, short-term, live-in program for youth ages 16 to 18 who do not have a safe place to stay. ASH is a supportive, non-judgmental place where you can focus on your own goals and work towards making positive change. We work together to create a safe and healthy…
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Ravens Lodge
Ravens Lodge is a transitional group home for female Indigenous youth ages 12 to 18 who are in the care of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society. Our main goal at Ravens Lodge is to empower you with the tools and support you need to create positive change and make healthy choices in…
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Clinical Counsellors
UNYA’s clinical counsellors offer individual counselling to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24. Our counsellors will help you recognize and positively deal with issues affecting your mental wellbeing. This could be anything affecting the way you think, feel, or act. The support our counsellors provide is non-judgemental, and can help you with handling stress, making…
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Young Bears Lodge
Young Bears Lodge is a culturally-based, holistic healing lodge for Indigenous youth looking to make changes to their relationship with drugs or alcohol. Young Bears Lodge is a live-in program, with five spots for Indigenous youth of all genders, ages 13 to 18. You may choose to stay in the program for between one and…
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Aboriginal Outreach Team
UNYA’s Aboriginal Outreach Team provides street outreach and support, focusing on Indigenous youth under the age of 19. Our outreach team will strive to meet you where you’re at and help take care of your immediate needs. Building a safe, trusting relationship is one of our top priorities, and every member of our team is…
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Mediation Program
The Mediation Program empowers Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18 by offering the support and resources you need to positively resolve conflicts or misunderstandings in your life. Our clinical counsellor works with you, and others in your life (identified by you), to encourage and facilitate discussions so that you can find solutions to problems before…
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Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre
UNYA’s Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre (NYHWC) is a youth clinic providing culturally-relevant, welcoming, accessible health and wellness services to Indigenous youth from ages 12 to 30. Our youth clinic is a safe, accessible health centre, where you can feel comfortable accessing services and programs that support your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.…