Search results for: “Youth in Care”
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Ravens Lodge
Ravens Lodge is a transitional group home for Indigenous female-identifying youth ages 12 to 18 who are in the care of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS). This live-in program offers a supportive, youth-focused environment with access to education, cultural teachings, life skills, and recreation. Care planning is personalized and always includes…
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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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Cedar Walk Education
Cedar Walk is an alternative education program for Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 whose needs are not being met in traditional school programs. As a student coming to Cedar Walk, we recognize and respect that you have your own unique strengths, goals, interests, needs, and history. We’ll collaborate with you to identify your goals…
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Orange Shirt Day 2024
Join Us in Celebration and Gratitude! With open hearts, we raise our hands in gratitude for the incredible support we’ve received since August for our 2024 Orange Shirt Day program. Your generosity, whether it’s through purchasing an orange t-shirt or the countless hours and funds donated by local organizations, is truly making a difference in…
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Mission and Vision Our Mission: Urban Native Youth Association is the centre of Indigenous youth excellence, supporting youth on their journeys by amplifying and celebrating their voices. Our Vision: Empowered Indigenous youth leading and inspiring all Nations. Philosophy of Care We recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work best for our youth. The philosophies…
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Program Manager – Overly Creative Minds (Full-Time)
Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) team the Program Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring its success in supporting and empowering Indigenous youth between the ages of 11 – 24 years old through artistic expression. This role involves building and maintaining relationships…
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Program Manager – Overly Creative Minds (Full-Time)
May 15, 2024 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…
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UNYA at Gathering Our Voices 2019
UNYA is proud to be at Gathering Our Voices this year! Come and see our team at the Career and Education Fair, on Wednesday, March 20th, and Thursday, March 21st, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. From March 19-22, 2019, Gathering Our Voices brings together more than 1000 Indigenous youth delegates as well as chaperones, Elders, speakers, guests, entertainment,…
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Two-Spirit Workshop Series
Urban Native Youth Association’s Two-Spirit Collective has launching a Two-Spirit Workshop Series, with events running on Thursday evenings. WHEN: Thursdays, 4 pm to 7 pm WHERE: 1618 East Hastings St, Vancouver (Ground Floor – Buzz “Downstairs Mtg Room”)* WHO: This workshop series is open to Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30 who identify as Two-Spirit or LGBTQ+…
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AllOnBoard – Accessible and Affordable Transit Surveys
Have you been impacted by tickets for fare evasion on public transit in Vancouver? #AllOnBoard is a campaign that stands for affordable and accessible transit based on income in Metro Vancouver to ensure our communities can access public transit to live, work and thrive. They are now preparing a submission on the impact of ticketing…