Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Tel: 604-873-4525 34 East 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 2G5 Email: [email protected]
The First Nations Initiative celebrates First Nations culture and encourages awareness,
understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture amongst Big & Little Sisters. Past First Nations activities have included: bannock making, canoeing, First Nations role model panels,
workshops on how to make medicine pouches and mini button blankets, and drumming circles. First Nations women can become mentors in the Big & Little Sister Program or Study Buddy Program. First Nations Breast Cancer Society Tel: 604-872-4390
Apt. 309-1333 East 7th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 1R6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.fnbreastcancer.bc.ca/
Offers breast cancer education and support to First Nations women. Healing Circles is one of the programs offered by the Society. Healing Circles are held once a month. Call or visit their website for more information.
Pacific Association of First Nations Women Tel: 604-872-1849 #200-678 East Hastings S
Vancouver, BC V9A 1R1
Website: http://pafnw.ca/index.html
Pacific Association of First Nations Women is a non-profit society dedicated to enhancing the lives and well being of people in British Columbia. Their range of services aims to facilitate the health and welfare needs of our people through a holistic approach that is respectful and inclusive of our culture and heritage. They offer homecare services, First Nations storytelling, a girl’s day camp and elders support program.
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Atira Women’s Resource Society Tel: 604-331-1407 101 East Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1K7
Hours of operation: Weekdays, 8:30am - 5:00pm Website: http://www.atira.bc.ca/index.htm
A community-based organization that supports all women, and their children, who are experiencing the impact of violence committed against them and/or their children. Through education, advocacy and outreach, Atira is an active voice in the struggle to end violence against women and their children. Operates on a feminist-based philosophy.
Aboriginal Women’s Action Network (AWAN) Tel: 604-689-7887 Email: [email protected]
Aim to creating and maintain a working group accountable to collective principles rather than
hierarchical values and structures. They also redefine “feminism” to reclaim matriarchal histories and break down the fear of what it means to be ‘political’ or have ‘political involvement. AWAN strive to respond to issues that impact Aboriginal women today, such as: poverty, housing, FAS,
discrimination, homophobia, cuts to social programs, racism, criminal justice, employment practices, leadership and globalization.
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) Tel: 604-681-8480
302 Columbia Street Fax: 604-681-8470
Vancouver, BC.
Indian Homemakers Association of BC Tel: 604-876-0944 208-175 East Broadway
Vancouver BC V5T 1W2
Aboriginal Mother Centre Society Tel: 778-918-6234 2019 Dundas Street 778-918-6814 Vancouver, BC V5L 1J5
Website: http://aboriginalmothercentre.ca/home
Helping Spirit Lodge Society Tel: 604-872-6649 Website: http://www.helpingspiritlodge.org
METIS
Metis Nation British Columbia Tel: 604-557-5851
30691 Simpson Road Toll free:1-800-940-1150 Abbotsford, BC V2T 6C7
Website: http://www.mpcbc.bc.ca/
Since 2003, the Métis Nation British Columbia leadership has implemented a number of institutions of governance such as the Senate, Métis Nation Governing Assembly, Youth representation, Women’s representation, an Electoral Act, and an objectively verifiable citizenship process. MNBC represents thirty-seven (37) Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia and is mandated to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.
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#321 - PO Box 8000 Abbotsford, BC V2S 6H1 Website: http://www.fvma.ca/
The Fraser Valley Métis Association is a registered non-profit society committed to build pride in our Métis culture through traditional teachings, cultural education and community events. They establish and support a Métis community resource center that provides social, educational, cultural and family services.
North Fraser Metis Association Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nfma.ca/
The purposes of this Society are to educate and promote the interests of the Métis Nation including teachings of the history of the Métis peoples and their importance in the exploration and development of Canada and the United States. They also aim to help members in developing pride of their
ancestry through learning the crafts, languages, skills, music and folklore of their people. Vancouver Metis Community Association Tel: 604-682-2933 #718 - 744 West Hastings
Vancouver BC V6C 1A5
Hours of Operation: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm (Monday – Friday) Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.vancouvermetis.com/
Circle of Eagles Lodge Society Tel: 604-874-9610
1470 East Broadway Toll Free: 1-888-332-6357 Vancouver, BC V5N 1V6
Website: http://www.circleofeagles.com/
They offer counselling services, vocational and employment training, shelter and food services and scholarships. They also run the Anderson Lodge Women’s Healing Centre for homeless women. Metis Family Services Tel: 604-584-6621
13639 108th. Avenue Surrey, BC V3T 2K4
Promotes the well-being of Métis children and families, creates awareness within the public regarding the needs of Métis children while in care, and liaises with agencies and organizations with interests similar to those of the Métis Family Services and the Métis Community. Offers mentoring, healing and parenting programs, as well as programs for youth.
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Disability
ADVOCACY
Advocate for Service Quality Tel: 604-775-1238
820-999 West Broadway 1-800-663-7867
Vancouver, BC. V5Z 1K5
The advocate for service quality works for children and youth with special needs, and for adults with developmental disabilities, reports to the Minister of Children and Family Development (MCFD), but does not work directly for the government. They provide no cost advocacy services for the following: dissatisfaction with the service received from MCFD, other ministries, and community service
agencies; not being treated fairly and with respect; problems/concerns about your social worker, financial aid worker, or support worker; problems with your housing situation.
DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Canada Toll free:1-866-396-0074 Email: [email protected]
An national women’s organization working to end the poverty, isolation, discrimination and violence experienced by women with disabilities. Email or call to find the current representative for your province.
Arthritis Society: BC/Yukon Division Tel: 604-714-5550
#200 - 1645 West 7th Avenue Toll Free: 1-866-414-7766
Vancouver, BC. V6J 1S4 Fax: 604-714-5555
Provides advocacy services, information and wellness workshops for individuals suffering from arthritis.
British Columbia Association for Community Living
227 6th Street Tel: 604-777-9100
New Westminster BC V3L 3A5 Toll-free: 1-800-618-1119
Email: [email protected] Fax: 604-777-9394
Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and for their families. Also provides educational workshops, publications and resources.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD)
Advocacy Access Program Tel: 604-872-1278
204-456 West Broadway Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278
Vancouver BC.
Website: www.bccpd.bc.ca
Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Provides one-to-one assistance with accessing provincial and federal disability benefits (income assistance, CPP disability benefits, and other disability-related programs and services.)
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International Society of the Handicapped of Greater Vancouver
#125-8880, 31st Road Tel: 604-271-8387
Richmond, BC. Fax: 604-271-8343
Email: [email protected]
Works to advance the physical, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities. Provides information and referral services, leadership and advocacy to ensure accessibility public
transportation. Nonprofit society.
North Shore Disability Resource Centre
3158 Mountain Highway Tel/TTY: 604-985-5371
North Vancouver, B.C. V7K 2H5 Fax: 604-985-7594
E-mail: [email protected]
Offers information and advocacy to adults with disabilities, as well as an adult life skills program. Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
#260- 3665 Kingsway Tel: 604-439-9566
Vancouver, BC. V5R 5W2 Fax: 604-439-7001
Provides advocacy services and up-to-date legal information on wills and estates, and financial planning for people with disabilities. Non-profit society; fees charged.
Semiahmoo House Society
15306 – 24thAvenue Tel: 604-536-1242
Surrey, BC V4A 2J1 Fax: 604-536-9507
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.semi-house-society.com Office hours: Mon. – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Provides advocacy, services, and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the White Rock/Surrey area.