ALLIES IN RECONCILIATION
SHARING THE PATH FORWARD
Your monthly gift supports wrap-around programming that includes full daycare, early childhood development programs, family violence prevention, law and health services, mental health and addictions supports, education and employment programs, youth services, food security programs, housing supports and services, Elders programs, a full community kitchen, cultural and arts events.
Learn More With Ron Rice – Wush’q, M.G.C, Executive Director, VNFC
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About the Victoria Native Friendship Centre
The VNFC is a non-profit Indigenous-led organization located on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen speaking People of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
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.
Urban Indigenous people, often moving for opportunities, face the twin challenges of preserving their culture and adapting to city life, which can result in feelings of alienation. Supporting Urban Indigenous people addresses their unique challenges and experiences in cities, ensuring equal resources and fostering inclusivity.
VNFC Impact
of safe and affordable housing for Indigenous community on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people.
wages and salaries contributed to the community.
of the community supported in 2021.
Indigenous specific resources (Bruce Parisian Library).
The Need
With 80% of Indigenous people in Canada living in urban areas, the need for Friendship Centres is more critical now than ever. In the Capital Regional District of Victoria, there are a total of 22,500 Indigenous people. Of that number, only 5,500 people live on reserves. With 10 Nations geographically close to the VNFC, a growing number of Indigenous people could use our support.
