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After-School Recreation Program
Recreation is funded through the generous support of sponsors such as:
- Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Community Investment Fund
- FortisBC Community Investment Program
- PPD Restorations
- Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services
VAFCS' After-School Recreation Program is a dynamic program designed to provide recreational activities for Indigenous youth ages 6-18. This program aims to promote physical activity, socialization, and cultural expression through traditional and contemporary sports, games, arts, and crafts. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that cater to their interests and abilities.
The Youth Recreation Program provides a safe and inclusive environment for Indigenous youth to connect with their peers and engage in healthy and fun activities. Through participation in these activities, youth can develop physical and social skills, as well as strengthen their cultural identity. The program's activities are designed to cater to the diverse interests of Indigenous youth. The traditional sports and games component includes activities such as lacrosse, traditional archery, and hoop dancing. The contemporary sports component includes activities such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. The arts and crafts component includes activities such as beading, painting, and carving.
Indigenous Student Bursary Program (ISB)
The Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) program is VAFCS' newest initiative, aimed at supporting Vancouver's Urban Indigenous post-secondary students with financial aid. The program puts out yearly calls for applications and provides bursaries to selected candidates to help ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education. The ISB program recognizes the value of education as a means of empowerment and strives to support Indigenous students in achieving their academic and career goals.
The ISB program is designed to support students of all ages and backgrounds pursuing a variety of post-secondary programs, from trades and vocational training to undergraduate and graduate degrees. The program aims to provide not only financial support but also guidance and mentorship to students, helping them navigate the challenges of post-secondary education and achieve success.
Employment and Life Skills Training (ELST)
The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society offers a comprehensive Employment, Life Skills and Training (ELST) program, open to anyone who self-identify/self-declare as First Nation, Metis or Inuit.
This program offers all services at no cost to participants and include skills and certification trainings, food, working gear, computer and transportation supports during the training, along with various career and employment related workshops as well as financial literacy and indigenous cultural practices workshops. We will be offering the following short term trainings within our cohorts: Food Safe, First Aid, Selling-It-Right / Serving-It-Right, Mental Health First Aid, Digital Skills Training, Drum Making and Financial Wellness workshops. All sessions are delivered in-person at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center, either one-on-one or in groups, and anyone may join the program at anytime.
Seats for any trainings are limited and anyone interested are asked to email employment@vafcs.org to join.