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.
Helping Spirit Lodge is a 10-bed transition house for Aboriginal women and children fleeing abuse or the risk of abuse. The Lodge provides physical and physiological safety in a dignified cultural space. Guests receive emotional and administrative support during a 30-day stay.
The Healthy Aboriginal Network was founded in 2005. Its mandate is to promote health, literacy, and wellness through the production of visual resources for youth.
The mandate of Healing Our Spirit is twofold: to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS; and to provide care and support to Aboriginal people affected by the disease. Services offered by the Society include education, counselling, advocacy, support, referrals, outreach, and research.
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FNESS evolved from the Society of Native Indian Fire Fighters of BC (SNIFF), which was established in 1986. SNIFF’s initial objective was to help reduce the number of fire-related deaths on reserves. SNIFF has since changed its name to First Nations’ Emergency Services Society to reflect the greater spectrum of services that it now provides.
The Healing Centre is a sacred place that offers a unique program called “The Early Recovery/Stabilization Addictions Program”. The Centre works hard to ensure that its building is safe and that its employees are properly trained to deal with the clients in their care.
Gitxsan Health Society provides health programs and services to the Gitxsan communities of Glen Vowell (Sik-e-dakh Health Center) and Kispiox.
The Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society provides a safe environment for Aboriginal men to reside while addressing drug and alcohol addiction. The Society aims to help clients return to their community and lead a productive life. Among the services offered are counselling, life skills, and traditional healing methods, including a weekly healing circle.
Phone: 604-309-2702
Phone: 604-588-5910
Provides a safe environment where Aboriginal men may reside while addressing drug and alcohol addiction. Aims to help clients return to their community and lead a productive life. Offers counselling, life skills, and traditional healing methods, to residents and non-residents. Holds a traditional healing circle at 7:30pm on Thursdays. Accepts self-referrals. Does not accept men on methadone maintenece.
The mission of CHABC is to support the professional development of health and addiction workers in First Nations communities. The organization assists these workers in meeting the needs of their clients, and it encourages them to assume leadership roles in their communities.
Since 1987, Chrysalis Society has helped over 2000 women overcome chemical dependency and transition to empowered, self-sustainable lives. For many women who graduated from our programs, reuniting with their families has gone from a dream to a reality.
