Indigenous Services

Provides programs in health, welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, recreation and equality for all genders of aboriginal people of all age groups.

A culturally safe, peer designed non-judgemental place for aboriginal peoples and their friends and family in the Downtown Eastside.

Provides essential services to residential school survivors, their families, and to those dealing with intergenerational traumas. They also operate a 24/7 Crisis Line toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

Offers a variety of programming including men’s and women’s Community Residential Facilities (CRFs), a pre-employment program, a yearly healing journey, and a youth cultural and life skills program.

A suite of web-based tools and services designed to support Indigenous people engaged in language archiving, language teaching and culture revitalization

Provides a number of affordable family, individual, and supportive housing options in neighbourhoods throughout Vancouver.

Provides affordable housing to Aboriginal families and individuals with low to moderate income. 

Promotes and supports long-term housing stability as well as culturally appropriate community engagement through a variety of programs.

An overnight shelter with dinner and breakfast provided. Located at 201 Central St., close the Main Street Skytrain Station.

A housing program for Aboriginal women who are at risk of homelessness or child welfare intervention, and who are prenatal, postnatal, and/or have young children.

The Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) provides several transitional housing options to Native youth who are in need of temporary lodging. 

A list of off-reserve housing available to housing is available to individuals with Indigenous Housing Providers ancestry, including status and non-status Indians, Métis and Inuit.

Responsible for planning, management, service delivery, and funding of Indigenous health programs across BC.

Provides high quality, culturally safe health care services for indigenous people and their families

Provides safe, culturally integrated primary health care that is accessible to families in order to increase positive health outcomes and remove disparities.

Provides culturally appropriate accommodations for patients and their families coming from towns and villages across BC to Vancouver for medical treatment.

A drop-in centre for Indigenous youth (2-24 years old) to meet their holistic health and wellness needs.

Promotes the health of individuals with a focus on the Aboriginal community residing in Greater Vancouver.

A searchable list of bursaries, scholarships, and other incentives available to Indigenous people across Canada. Maintained by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC).

A Canada-wide portal for Indigenous individuals to locate educational funding opportunities and apply for them directly.

An alternative program located on the Britannia Secondary School site for students of Aboriginal heritage who wish to improve their academic and social/emotional skills, prepare for post-secondary programs, and complete courses leading to a BC Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Dogwood Certificate).

Offers certificate and diploma programs that lead toward high-demand careers including health care, counselling, tourism, or administration.

Offers customized employment and training services designed specifically to provide members of the Lower Mainland urban Aboriginal community with the education and skills to compete equally and effectively in today’s job market.”

FNESC has a mandate to support First Nations students and advance First Nations education in British Columbia.

Helps Aboriginal peoples in BC understand their legal rights by providing legal information and connecting communities to legal support.

Provides free legal services to the Indigenous community in the Downtown Eastside.

Offers culturally appropriate justice and health related services. Their Native Courtworker Program assists Indigenous people in navigating the criminal justice system.

Provides Aboriginal offenders and victims with satisfying and culturally appropriate alternative to the mainstream criminal justice system.

A booklet that explains who can get income assistance on reserve, what benefits are available, how to apply for them, and more.

Delivers culturally-grounded, restorative family services to urban Indigenous families in the Coast Salish territory of greater Vancouver.

Includes supportive housing and daycare for at-risk mothers and their children.

Develops child care services and resources that are based in Indigenous culture, language, and history. Hosts two Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) Preschools in Vancouver for children aged 3-5 years old. 

Vancouver School Board’s District Indigenous Focus School.

Grant funding to pay for prenatal, birthing and postpartum doula services for expectant Aboriginal mothers and families, living in BC (either on or off reserve).

A Community Residential Facility for women who leaving Federal Institutions, as well as for women who are homeless and in need of shelter.

Envisions a matriarchal community where all Indigenous women in BC are safe and respected with a sense of belonging and connection to cultural traditions.

Provides wrap-around services to women and children fleeing domestic violence.

For women escaping domestic violence. Offers direct services through drum groups, counselling, Elder’s and support groups and different ceremonies such as full moon and sweat lodge ceremonies. 

Supports women and children affected by violence by offering safe and supportive housing and by delivering education and advocacy aimed at ending all forms of gendered violence.

Offers many programs relating to education and training, health and wellness, and sports and recreation.

Operated by UNYA, for 16-18 year-old youth in need of a safe place to stay.

An alternative program located on the Britannia Secondary School site for students of Aboriginal heritage who wish to improve their academic and social/emotional skills, prepare for post-secondary programs, and complete courses leading to a BC Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Dogwood Certificate).