Search results for: “Youth in Care”
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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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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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Hamper Day 2025
Delivering Comfort & Care is a Team Effort At the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), we know that the need for food and essentials doesn’t end when the holiday festivities are over. That’s why, every January, we host Hamper Day – a day where our entire staff comes together to fill and deliver hampers to…
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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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On-Call Relief Receptionist
Who we are: UNYA has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives and strive to provide youth with programs and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them.…
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Housing and Transition
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Safe spaces. Strong support. Walking together. Having a safe place to stay and someone to count on can change everything. At UNYA, our Housing & Transition programs are designed to meet Indigenous youth where they’re at — whether through short-term housing or support as they move toward independence. Every step of the way, we focus…
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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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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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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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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…