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Resources: First Nations and Indigenous Youth
Service Providers
antidote: Multiracial and Indigenous Girls and Women's Network
Established in 2002, antidote is a grassroots network and community-based organization of over 150 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia. Our members represent diverse voices, ages, ethno-cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, and affiliations in the community. We work with youth, families, schools, community groups, service providers, policy makers and researchers to promote the visibility and needs of racialized minority and Indigenous girls and women. What does... more...
Established in 2002, antidote is a grassroots network and community-based organization of over 150 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia. Our members represent diverse voices, ages, ethno-cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, and affiliations in the community. We work with youth, families, schools, community groups, service providers, policy makers and researchers to promote the visibility and needs of racialized minority and Indigenous girls and women. What does... more...
521 Craigflower Road :: Rita Kozma :: rita@antidotenetwork.org :: 250-514-8210
Camas Books & Infoshop
The Camas Infoshop is a not-for-profit, collectively-run volunteer bookstore and autonomous space located on Lekwungen Territory in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Camas opened its doors in September 2007 to provide a voice for anarchist, anti-authoritarian, and Indigenous perspectives, and to foster a spirit of solidarity within social struggles locally, regionally and globally. The collective is named in honour of the camas plant, which is cultivated and harvested as a root vegetable ... more...
The Camas Infoshop is a not-for-profit, collectively-run volunteer bookstore and autonomous space located on Lekwungen Territory in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Camas opened its doors in September 2007 to provide a voice for anarchist, anti-authoritarian, and Indigenous perspectives, and to foster a spirit of solidarity within social struggles locally, regionally and globally. The collective is named in honour of the camas plant, which is cultivated and harvested as a root vegetable ... more...
2620 Quadra St :: Camas Collective :: info@camas.ca :: 250-381-0585
Metis Community Services
this agency provides support, outreach and advocacy with Metis children, youth and families. our office is located in the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children and Families. Please feel free to drop in, phone, and/or check out our website.
this agency provides support, outreach and advocacy with Metis children, youth and families. our office is located in the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children and Families. Please feel free to drop in, phone, and/or check out our website.
345 Wale Road :: reception@metis.ca :: 250-391-9924
Songhees Nation
After-school tutor program (ends in June): Monday-Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm @ Songhees band office. Phone 386-1043.
After-school tutor program (ends in June): Monday-Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm @ Songhees band office. Phone 386-1043.
1500D Admirals Road :: (250) 386-1043
Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services
Our Vision Statement: Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Our Mandate Statement: Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services will provide child and family services rooted in cultural values and beliefs to ... more...
Our Vision Statement: Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Our Mandate Statement: Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services will provide child and family services rooted in cultural values and beliefs to ... more...
3995 Quadra Street :: (250) 383-2990
Tsartlip First Nation
1 Boat Ramp Road :: Admin, Health Program :: admin@tsartlip.com, health_reception@tsartlip.com :: (250) 652-3988, (250) 652-4473
Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC)
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is home to a variety of services and programs for Aboriginal people living in the urban setting. The VNFC Youth Department is one of the largest growing departments in the centre, and provides services and opportunities to youth between the ages of 13-24. Included in these services are: Rave Youth Drop-In Centre (ages 13-19), Youth Support Workers, Youth Addictions Team, Youth Council, Parent Mentors, and more! About it: Dedicated to improving the ... more...
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is home to a variety of services and programs for Aboriginal people living in the urban setting. The VNFC Youth Department is one of the largest growing departments in the centre, and provides services and opportunities to youth between the ages of 13-24. Included in these services are: Rave Youth Drop-In Centre (ages 13-19), Youth Support Workers, Youth Addictions Team, Youth Council, Parent Mentors, and more! About it: Dedicated to improving the ... more...
231 Regina Avenue :: Jeanette Mercer :: jeanette@vnfc.ca :: 250-384-3211
Programs
Metaphor - Hip Hop Social Justice Performance for schools and communities
Shool wide intervention program (ex. bullying) Life skills for leadership training Workshops and peformances
Shool wide intervention program (ex. bullying) Life skills for leadership training Workshops and peformances
Mike Sheehan :: projects@beatboard.org :: 250.381-6453
The EAGLE Project
The EAGLE Project is a full time 12 week job training program geared towards the hospitality/tourism industry. The program teaches our participants a range of employment skills as well as provides the following certification: Food Safe Level 1 Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Serving It Right Customer Service Telephone Techniques First Aid/CPR Super Host The EAGLE Project is also grounded in traditional practice including one day a week devoted to our participa... more...
The EAGLE Project is a full time 12 week job training program geared towards the hospitality/tourism industry. The program teaches our participants a range of employment skills as well as provides the following certification: Food Safe Level 1 Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Serving It Right Customer Service Telephone Techniques First Aid/CPR Super Host The EAGLE Project is also grounded in traditional practice including one day a week devoted to our participa... more...
Theresa :: theresa.b@vnfc.ca :: 250-384-3211, Ext. 2242
VNFC Rave Youth Drop-In Centre
The Rave Youth Centre is a safe place for Urban Aboriginal Youth and their friends, to come and hang out and have a good time! We have a pool table, big screen TV, crafts, gymnasium, and a hot and yummy dinner served every night! Open Tuesday & Wednesday nights from 4-9pm. Please contact us for calendar info.
The Rave Youth Centre is a safe place for Urban Aboriginal Youth and their friends, to come and hang out and have a good time! We have a pool table, big screen TV, crafts, gymnasium, and a hot and yummy dinner served every night! Open Tuesday & Wednesday nights from 4-9pm. Please contact us for calendar info.
Diana :: diana@vnfc.ca :: 250-384-3211
VNFC Tribal Journeys
Every summer the VNFC Youth Department participates in the annual Tribal Journeys. Participants are expected to make a weekly commitment leading up to the 1-2 weeks that we will be on the actual journey. During prep time we will do canoe practice, regalia making, drum making, and lots of team building. Call for more info
Every summer the VNFC Youth Department participates in the annual Tribal Journeys. Participants are expected to make a weekly commitment leading up to the 1-2 weeks that we will be on the actual journey. During prep time we will do canoe practice, regalia making, drum making, and lots of team building. Call for more info
Megan Clarkson :: megan@vnfc.ca :: 250-384-3211
Youth Outreach
Prevention, intervention, crisis management
Prevention, intervention, crisis management
Zak Zawaduk :: zak.zawaduk@avi.org :: 250 384 2366 ext 2260
