The Centre comprises over 140 compassionate staff members, building and delivering over 75 programs working to further innovative solutions to improve socio-economic conditions for urban Indigenous peoples.
Our goal is to stitch the fabric of Indigenous traditions into everything the VNFC does, and to greet each other and the natural world in a good way every day.
These programs include:
Visit the Victoria Native Friendship Centre for more information.
If you self-identify as an Indigenous person, the federally funded Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program is designed to support you to meet your long-term career goals.
Indigenous service delivery partners can provide services from essential skills to employment-related programs and will assist you with finding employment, trades/apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, career development or access to disability-related employment supports. Financial assistance may be available during short- or long-term training and school, including tuition, books, safety tickets, personal protection equipment, tools, childcare, travel and living expense costs.
ISET providers are located throughout the province to serve First Nations, Métis, and Urban Indigenous Peoples. Each ISET provider can provide you more information on their program eligibility and services.
You are not limited to ISET provider services and can also access, in addition, the employment services at WorkBC Centres.
Visit Indigenous Skills and Employment Training for more information.
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in:
Cree;
Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin);
Inuktitut.
Call 24/7: 1-855-242-3310
The purpose of the IED is to prioritize improved educational outcomes for Indigenous learners by promoting practices informed by Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. Everyone has an important role to play in ensuring the success of Indigenous students, and in supporting all learners in developing their understanding of Indigenous cultures and worldviews as the basis for creating inclusive learning environments and an equitable society. IED takes leadership in this area and invites colleagues, families and communities into the work of creating success and a better future for all students.
Visit the Indigenous Education Department for more information.
Island Health provides a comprehensive list of Aboriginal Youth & Family Services including resources for
Visit the Aboriginal Healthcare Programs & Services resource page for more information.
Island Metis Family and Community Service Society (IMFCSS) offers programs that are delivered in a safe, non-judgmental environment that facilitates the development of new skills through mentorship, practice & repetition.
Service focus areas include:
Visit Island Metis Family and Community Service Society for more information.
Hulitan preserves, unifies and advocates for Indigenous families by supporting
healing and fostering resilience through culturally rooted programs, services and
collaboration with community partners.
Programs Include:
Family Preservation Reunification Program
Journeys of the Heart Cultural Learning and School Readiness Program
L, KI, L Child and Youth Mental Health Program
NIȽ YEḴ OLs Sexual Abuse Intervention Program
NIȽ YEḴ OLs Sexual Abuse Intervention Program
Visit Hulitan Family & Community Services Society for more information.