Personal Support
– Referrals to community resources
– Advocacy
– Food Security
– Support navigating various governmental systems (MCFD, Youth Justice, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction)
– Support with making and getting to crucial appointments

Education
– Employment readiness (resume writing, job applications)
– Education and Alternate Education Plans
– Life skills

Health
– Mental health, substance use, sexual health, and referrals
– Help accessing harm reduction/sexual health supplies
– Support navigating health care system
– Pregnancy and parenting support
– Helping 2SLBTQIA+ individuals access gender affirming care
– Access to sports and recreation

Housing
– Support with housing applications

The post One-to-One Youth Support Services appeared first on Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Gatherings
Annually the Youth Department works hard to put on the 2SLBTQIA+ Gathering which started in 2015. This is a gathering that honours our Indigenous 2-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ and Indigequeer youth, and is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-24 years, and the allies who support them. Come meet and connect over cultural activities, ceremony, workshops, keynote speakers, information booths, group activities and feasting. This gathering also provides friends and family the opportunity to learn about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in a safe and open environment!

Youth Summer BBQ
An annual barbeque to honour our hard working students and graduates. This is hosted either at the end of school, or the end of summer!

Check the VNFC calendar for the latest details.

The post Youth Services Events appeared first on Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

Summer camps are offered to youth each year from July – August, with each day bringing new challenges, adventures, and learning opportunities. We also occasionally offer Spring Break Camps (funding dependant). In past years, our camps have done numerous outings in the community including:

• Day trips up Island (Cowichan Tubing, Malahat Sky Walk)

• Wildplay Movie nights at Silver City Flying Squirrel

• Thetis Lake

• Camping Trips

Registration for Summer Camps start in late Spring. You can either complete the inquiry form or contact us at 250.384.3211.

The post Youth Summer Camp appeared first on Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

The 6-week Empowerment Program is for kids ages 7-12 and is hosted through the ECD Department. Followed by a 6-week Connections Program for kids ages 7-12.

Program Content:
• Coping with Strong Emotions
• Standing up to Bullies
• Healthy Relationships
• Expressing Boundaries
• Health & Wellness
• Connecting to Culture

Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

Monday afternoon drop-in from 4pm – 6pm open for any current or past program participants.

The post Young Warriors appeared first on Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

We have also hosted many Educational workshops including:

Learning Through Loss
Sexual Health Workshops
Art Therapy
ISPARC ( Indigenous Sports and Recreation Council)
Foodsafe
WHIMIS
First Aid

We are always looking for more programming, so please feel free to reach out to our Youth Department if you are interested in connecting.

The post Youth Educational Workshops appeared first on Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

The RAVE Youth Drop-in serves youth ages 12-18 years old. Our Drop-in program offers structured programming that often challenges the youth to try something new, to learn something new, and get out of their comfort zone. We publish our activity calendars at the beginning of each month.

In addition, we have monthly drop-ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ for youth and allies from 12-25 years of age.

No intake required.

The post Youth RAVE Drop-In appeared first on Victoria Native Friendship Centre.