Organisations des Premieres Nations et autochtones near Grandview-Woodlands BC (97 Result(s))

The Warriors Against Violence Society is committed to helping First Nations families unlearn abusive and violent behaviors and reclaim their traditional values of equality, honor and respect for themselves and others.

Vancouver Native Health Society (VNHS) was established in 1991 with a mission to improve and promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of individuals, focusing on the Aboriginal community residing in Greater Vancouver.Today, Vancouver Native Health Society delivers comprehensive medical, counselling and social services generally to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Aboriginal community. The majority of our clients struggle with overlapping issues and con-current health issues such as substance abuse, mental health, chronic disease, homelessness and poverty.

The formation of VACFSS began in June 1988 as the Mamele Benevolent Society with a mandate to develop Aboriginal Child Welfare and in-home support programs for urban Aboriginal families. Four years later, the Mamele Society was reincorporated as the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society

One of the main principles of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is that, despite our differences, we will be stronger if we work together. The goal of the UBCIC is to support the work of our people, whether at the community, nation or international level, in our common fight for the recognition of our aboriginal rights and respect for our cultures and societies.

Owned and operated by Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society, we opened our doors on October 1st, 2004 to serve Aboriginal communities of BC and Yukon for patient travel. The Lodge depends on revenue from room charges to break even. Your staying at the Lodge contributes to our ability to continue to operate. Inspiration to build the Lodge came from an Aboriginal patient advocate from BC Womens Hospital & Health Centre who found the need was great for an accommodation that is culturally safe and appropriate.

The Downtown Eastside is Canada?s most impoverished postal code and the largest urban gathering place of Aboriginal peoples. Many residents of the Downtown Eastside suffer from the effects of more than 400 years of European contact, which includes the introduction of alcohol and the devastating effects of the Residential School System.