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Nurturing a healthy Aboriginal non-profit sector.
AHSABC is made up of the 12 urban Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) preschool sites in the province. It provides support to AHS sites throughout the province to promote excellence in programming. AHSABC is a leader in Aboriginal Early Childhood Education, and it collaborates with other organizations and with government to ensure consistent quality standards.
BCANDS offers support to Indigenous people living with disabilities in British Columbia. This support includes acting as liaison between our clients and the government agencies that provide their disability-related services; helping clients identify and obtain income they’re entitled to, like tax credits and CPP benefits; and providing health and wellness information to clients and their caregivers. The goal of BCANDS is to make sure that no disabled Indigenous person “falls within the gaps”.
Tsow-Tun Le Lum, which means “helping house”, is a fully accredited treatment centre in Lantzville, on Vancouver Island. It provides programs that address addiction and substance abuse, and that support the survivors of trauma and residential schools. Tsow-Tun Le Lum’s mission is to empower First Nations people to live healthy, happy lives and to have pride in their Native identity.
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Tsawaayuus is an assisted-living facility for Elders located in Port Alberni. The design and operation of the facility reflects West Coast Native culture, and there is priority placement for Aboriginal people. The mission of Tsawaayuus is to provide holistic, culturally-competent care in a family-like environment.
The Tahltan Health and Social Services Authority delivers programs and services to the on-reserve population. These include mental health and addictions counselling, an Aboriginal Headstart program, home and community care, and a shelter for women experiencing domestic violence.
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.
