Information and Inspiration about work in BC's Aboriginal Non-profit sector.
Nurturing a healthy Aboriginal non-profit sector.
ANPs play a major role in promoting healthy lifestyles for BC’s indigenous population. At the provincial level, the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council delivers government-funded programs aimed at physical activity, healthy eating, healthy pregnancies, and quitting smoking. Local groups offer fitness classes and workshops on topics such as stress relief and healthy cooking. All ANP programs incorporate traditional activities and health knowledge wherever possible.
The Red Road HIV/AIDS Network comprises more than 125 organizations in BC that address HIV/AIDS in an Aboriginal context. These include Aboriginal AIDS service organizations; non-Aboriginal AIDS service organizations that have Aboriginal programs; and organizations of Aboriginal persons living with HIV/AIDS.
The North Wind Healing Centre offers residential treatment programs for drug and alcohol addiction. The programs include sweat lodge, blanket, and pipe ceremonies to reinforce the concept of sacredness. The Centre is located in 150 acres of wilderness in the beautiful Peace River country.
Nenqayni Wellness Centre has been serving adults with drug and alcohol addictions since 1983. In 1991, the Centre moved into new buildings at its current location. The Society is governed by the 15 bands.
The Native Mental Health Association of Canada is a national organization governed and managed by Aboriginal leaders. The goal of the Association is to improve the lives of Canada’s First Nations, Metis, and Inuit populations by addressing healing, wellness, and other mental health challenges.
Namgis Treatment Centre serves the residents of Alert Bay (Cormorant Island). The Centre is funded through the Medical Services Branch and charges no fees. The Centre’s programs are confidential, culturally sensitive, and available to all regardless of faith, race, or sexual orientation. These programs include counselling for grief, mental illness, sexual and physical abuse, and addiction.
In 1993, in response to the alarming number of suicide attempts among First Nations youth, Nuu-chah-nulth members held a community meeting with emergency responders, counsellors, and the general public. As a result of that meeting, the KUU-US Crisis Line was established. “KUU-US” means “people” in the Tseshaht language.
The Kwakiutl District Council was incorporated in 1982 and represents nine member First Nations. The Council was founded upon the principle of Aboriginal Title. This principle holds that the Kwakwak’awakw are the rightful owners of the lands, waters and natural resources that the ancestors of the Kwakwak’awakw have occupied and used since the beginning of time.
Kackaamin Family Development Centre is located in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The Centre’s team of professional staff is committed to perpetuating a sense of community; providing a family-focused program grounded in respect, resiliency, and responsibility; and offering services grounded in self-care.
The Inter Tribal Health Authority is a leader in providing health services that incorporate traditional culture and values. The Authority collaborates with member First Nations in community development, advocacy, innovation, and ensuring health standards.
IRSSS is a provincial organization with a 20-year history of healing the wounds caused by the residential school system. In its early years, the Society’s focus was helping survivors bring legal claims for residential school abuses. More recently, the Society has also been assisting the descendants of survivors and implementing education measures in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.
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