Aboriginal Programs / Services
Aboriginal Health- HealthLinkBC
As an Aboriginal or First Nations resident of British Columbia, you can access all the services and programs that are available to all British Columbians with your BC Care Card or the new BC Services Card. As well, there are programs and services that are specifically for Aboriginal, First Nations, and Inuit people in the province.more info
Aboriginal Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Fraser Health currently has staff called Aboriginal mental health and patient liaisons, who help with connecting and supporting Aboriginal people, their families, and mental health staff to provide Aboriginal cultural appropriate services.more info
Assisted Living Program
The Assisted Living Program is available to all individuals residing on-reserve, or ordinarily resident on-reserve, who have been formally assessed by a health care professional (in a manner aligned with the relevant province or territory) as requiring social support services.more info
BC First Nations Health Authority
Statistically significant health disparities exist for First Nations people in BC and across Canada. The First Nations Health Authority aims to reform the way health care is delivered to BC First Nations to close these gaps and improve health and wellbeing.more info
First Nations Health Council
The First Nations Health Council (FNHC) is a provincial-level political and advocacy organization that is representative of and accountable to BC First Nations. The FNHC was created following the negotiating and signing of a series of agreements between First Nations, Canada and British Columbia (BC). The Transformative Change Accord, signed in 2005, committed the signatories (First Nations, Canada and BC) to establish a new relationship based on mutual respect and recognition and to close the social and economic gaps between First Nations and other British Columbians in several areas of health.more info
First Nations Health Directors Association
The FNHDA is a professional association that represents and supports health directors and managers working in BC First Nations communities. Collectively, BC First Nations Health Directors have a wealth of information, capacity, and solutions to the population health issues in First Nations communities.more info
Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society
We honour and respect the unique cultures of families and communities as we work together ith integrity and dignity to ensure the safety and well-being of Children. Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS) provides culturally appropriate and holistic services through prevention, community development and child welfare programs to Aboriginal children, youth and their families residing on and off reserve throughout the Fraser Valley.
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Future 4 Nations Head Start Program
Future 4 Nations Head Start is a licensed centre providing services to a maximum of 20 children at one time. We run a morning and afternoon program, Monday to Thursday, and provide a nutritious meal for both classes.more info
Mamele'awt Queesome & To'o Housing Society
Mamele’awt Qweesome Housing Society provides affordable housing and support services primarily for Aboriginal people in the Fraser Valley in a way that ensures tenant safety, empowers self-determination and the honouring of healthy agreements.more info
Mission Friendship Centre Society -Outreach Worker
The Mission Friendship Centre Society (MFCS) has been the key service provider for Urban Aboriginal population and non-Aboriginal People for over 40 years and has established a long standing Services offered on-site are Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Referral Services, Community Health Programming, Elders Programming, Community Kitchen Connections (Daily Lunch Program), Outreach Services; Youth Programming ages 16-24, Stό:Lō Employment/Job Search programming, University of Fraser Valley upgrading program on-site, Volunteer/Mentorship/Job Shadowing opportunities, Mental Health Support, H.more info