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Hey Youth! (12-15 Years)
Looking for a Mentor? If you are 12-15 years of age, this is for you! Looking for guidance, support, or just someone who’s there for you? UNYA’s Mentorship Program (ages 12–15) connect Indigenous youth with supportive, non-judgmental mentors. You’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with your mentor for at least one year—doing activities you choose,…
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Mentor a Youth (16-18 years)
Volunteer with us! Become a Mentor. Change a Life. Looking to make a difference? UNYA offers a volunteer mentorship program that connects Indigenous youth (ages 16-18) with supportive, consistent role models. As a mentor, you’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with a young person for at least one year—building trust, sharing experiences, and guiding them…
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Hey Youth! (16-18 Years)
Looking for a Mentor? If you are 16-18 years of age, this is for you! Looking for guidance, support, or just someone who’s there for you? UNYA’s Mentorship Program (ages 16-18) connect Indigenous youth with supportive, non-judgmental mentors. You’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with your mentor for at least one year—doing activities you choose,…
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Cultural Wellness Counsellors
The Cultural Wellness Counselling team works out of our Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre and supports self-identified Indigenous youth ages 13-24. The Counsellors integrate cultural knowledge, identity, and values with modern counselling practices. Rather than seeing culture and mental health as separate, we recognize that culture is an important part of well-being and identity.…
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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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Roving Overnight Leader (January 2026)
Full TimeThursday to Monday (10pm – 6am) This position requires working a schedule from Thursday to Monday (10pm – 6am), and maintains a 40 hour per week schedule. Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of a team of live-in program Managers & Leaders, the Roving Overnight Leader is responsible for providing direct support to…
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André Bessette, Vice President
André Bessette is a grateful visitor to the ancestral lands of the Tsawwassen, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations since his birth. His roots are mixed settler of French and Croatian as well as Métis from the Red River Settlement on the ancestral territories of Anishinaabe and Néhiyaw Nations where Treaty 1 and 2 lay. As…
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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse Youth Care Counsellor (Afternoons) – Permanent
Full TimeTuesday – Saturday, 4pm-12am This position requires working a schedule from Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm – 12am, and maintains a 40 hour per week schedule. Highlights of this opportunity: As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program, Youth Care Counsellors provide a safe space and temporary housing for youth without a secure place to stay, with…
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Aries Youth Care Counsellor
The Youth Care Counsellor reports directly to the Aries Program Manager. The position is 40 hours per week and regular hours will be Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm. These hours will be adjusted occasionally based on the needs of the program. Highlights of this opportunity: Aries is an alternate education program for Indigenous…