Urban Heiltsuk Support Team

07/29/2026

Lifeskills workshop! DM / email: [email protected] to inquire / register!

07/27/2026

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Have a regalia project you've been wanting to start or finish?

Stop by the OCM space at UNYA for our Regalia Making afternoon.

Regalia holds stories, honours identity, and carries our culture forward. Come learn something new, work on your current project, and spend time in the community.

Our next Regalia Making day:
📅 Tuesday, July 28.
🕜 1:30pm – 5:30pm
📍1618 E. Hastings St. (in the OCM space)

Whether you're starting something new for the very first time, or continuing a project, we'd love to have you here!

Open to Indigenous youth ages 11-24.

07/22/2026

Do you know the ten signs you or someone you know may be suffering from heat 🌡️ exhaustion?

✔️Skin rash
✔️Heavy sweating
✔️Nausea and/or vomiting
✔️Rapid breathing and heartbeat
✔️Headache
✔️Difficulty concentrating
✔️Muscle cramps
✔️Extreme thirst
✔️Dark urine and decreased urination
✔️Dizziness or fainting

If you or someone nearby has these symptoms:
Move to a cool space immediately. Drink plenty of water 💦. Rest and use cool water to lower body temperature ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TdBMDm

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

🎉 Join Us for UNYA's Annual Native Youth Day! 🧡🖤

Come celebrate Indigenous youth with us at our annual Native Youth Day at Woodland Park!

📅 Date: August 28, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

We're bringing together an afternoon of culture, wellness, community, and fun for Indigenous youth and their families.

✨ Here's what you can look forward to:
🪶 Performances by local Indigenous dance groups, talented youth performers, and community presentations
💚 FREE wellness services for Indigenous youth (up to age 30), including:
• Haircuts
• Hair braiding
• Chair massages
🪘 Connect with Elders through visits and a drum-making activity
⚽ Fun games and activities with our Sports & Recreation team
🏡 Information booths and guided UNYA tours to learn more about our programs and services
🎁 Plus, enter to win some great door prizes!

Whether you're already part of the UNYA community or are curious to learn more, we'd love to see you there. Come say hello, connect with community, and celebrate the incredible strength, culture, and achievements of Indigenous youth.

📍 Woodland Park
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

More details, including the full schedule, will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

07/21/2026

New job opportunities at The Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and in community! To learn more about each job's role and responsibilities, and to view the posting end dates, please visit https://buff.ly/hImkdLE. If you have any questions or require any assistance, email [email protected].

07/21/2026

🍃 This Week in Culture | July 20–24 🍃

Join us for another week of creativity, connection, and community at VAHS Culture.

This week’s activities include:
🧵 Monday: Beading – Loom
🪶 Tuesday: West Coast Regalia Making – Tunics & Aprons
🧺 Wednesday: Positive Outlook in Traditional Spaces – Community Picnic & Circle (Weather dependent. Meet at 449 E. Hastings St. before heading to McLean Park.)
🪡 Thursday: Pow Wow Regalia Making – Kitchen Aprons
☕ Friday: Tea Time – Bingo

📍 Programming runs daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Culture is medicine. All are welcome. ❤️