Information and Inspiration about work in BC's Aboriginal Non-profit sector.
Nurturing a healthy Aboriginal non-profit sector.
SCES is governed by a board of directors representing the Secwepemc communities. The Society’s mandate is to establish a centre that will collect and preserve Secwepemc historical, cultural, educational, and legal materials. Several departments have been created to fulfill this mandate, including Education, Language, and Communications.
The Society is a collective of Native youth creating uncensored spaces for young people to find their own voice. Its media projects are initiated and led by youth, inspiring creativity, confidence, and action. The Society maintains a youth staff and board, fostered with the support of elders, past staff, and community mentors.
Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ means “Cowichan teachings house”. The Centre promotes Cowichan culture and language to both First Nation and non-First Nation people, and provides educational support to Cowichan Tribes members. The success of the Centre’s programs is due to its holistic approach to improving the quality of life for all members and integrating its services with other Band and community services.
The Nuu-chah-nulth are Indigenous people whose homelands are on the west coast of Vancouver Island. NTC provides health and social services to approximately 9,500 registered members of Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. It also represents the Nations in fostering treaty negotiations with Canada and British Columbia.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional Kwakwaka’wakw (pronounced kwa kwa key wok) dance company who present First Nations culture of Northern Vancouver Island. The group has shared their culture by entertaining and educating throughout the world for over 25 years under the direction of George Me’las Taylor.
The Council represents the Ktunaxa people, who have occupied their homelands in the Kootenay region for more than 10,000 years. The Council’s vision is of healthy citizens, speaking their languages, managing their lands and resources, within a self-governing Nation. To achieve this vision, the Council is active in treaty negotiation, language renewal, economic development, and the delivery of social programs.
‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum is located in Hazelton, BC. It showcases the culture and heritage of the Gitxsan First Nation. Gitxsan people have lived in this area for centuries. The Historical Village is a replica of a typical Gitxsan village from the distant past.
The Centre’s mandate is to create a permanent record of the history, language, and culture of the Heiltsuk Band, which can be passed on to successive generations. Heiltsuk Band members are the descendants of Heiltsuk-speaking people who began inhabiting BC’s Central Coast at least 9000 years ago.
The mission of the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation is to inspire and empower BC First Nations to revitalize their languages, arts and cultures. Human and financial resources are urgently needed as we race against time to avoid the extinction of precious Indigenous heritage.
Dancers of Damelahamid are a professional Aboriginal dance company from the northwest coast of BC. They perform with intricately carved and painted masks and elaborate regalia. Their dances celebrate the many Indigenous cultures across Canada, and connect the ancient with a living tradition.
