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Nurturing a healthy Aboriginal non-profit sector.
The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association assists Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system. Services offered include legal representation and counselling for clients with substance abuse issues. The Association is committed to dealing with every client in a culturally-appropriate and respectful manner.
MVAEC is the united voice of 25 Aboriginal organizations representing 40,000 Aboriginal residents of Metro Vancouver. MVAEC has successfully engaged with businesses, community organizations, and all levels of government to advance the agenda of the urban Aboriginal population.
The Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Society serves Nisga’a citizens in the Prince Rupert and Port Edward area, whose origins are from K’aliaksim Lisims. The pillars of the Society’s programs and services are education, language and culture, sports and recreation, and economic development.
Britannia serves Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona neighbourhoods, offering a wide range of programs for people of all ages. Programs are developed and delivered in partnership with members of the community and local agencies. Britannia’s goal is to enhance the life of everyone who lives, works, and plays in the community.
The Commission is the independent body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among BC First Nations, the government of BC, and the government of Canada. The Commission and the negotiation process were established in 1992 by agreement among the three parties. The Commission’s primary role is to oversee the negotiation process to make sure that the parties making progress.
The Association represents Aboriginal residents of BC who are veterans of the Canadian Forces or are currently serving. The Association’s mission is that ensure that their voices are heard. This includes co-ordinating benefits for veterans, promoting awareness of their contributions, and advocating for the needs of serving members.
The purpose of the Center is to provide a central communication office for Aboriginal Elders, their family and support workers in BC. Among the Center’s many activities are publishing the monthly newsletter the “Elders Voice” and organizing the annual BC Elders Gathering.
The BC Assembly of First Nations is unified towards self-sufficiency and vibrancy while never forgetting who we are. We envision a future where our inherent laws, lands, and traditions are recognized and respected by governments, industry and the general public.
SASET is mandated to deliver the services of Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Canada to First Nations and Inuit people located in the Fraser Valley catchment area. SASET’s mission is to assist all First Nations and Inuit persons in the area to reach their full educational and employment potential. By doing so, SASET aspires to create a sustainable future of self-governing citizens.
PGNAETA serves the First Nations and urban Aboriginal community in the north central interior of BC. Guided by Chiefs, urban leaders, employment practitioners, and Aboriginal citizens, the Association works collaboratively to help the Aboriginal workforce participate in the shifting labour market of today’s economy.
