Youth Department
Our mission is to provide supportive, empowering, educational and culturally sensitive programming that promotes holistic wellness for Urban Aboriginal Youth.
The VNFC Youth Department provides a variety of programming and events to stimulate a positive, supportive, and creative environment for Aboriginal Youth.
Swim Night and movie night are once a month activities. Dinner is provided at 6pm, and we leave shortly after that.
Like sports? Then sports night is for you! We will be playing a variety of games, including, soccer and basketball!
Bring your family, and come to the VNFC family night! Dinner will be at 6pm. Come out and meet other families, and have some fun!
Dances are once a month! (except during summer) Must be 13-18 years of age! So, Come on out and...DANCE DANCE DANCE!
Want your voice to be heard? Do you like planning activities and events? Youth Council could be for you! Talk to a youth council member today!
Drop In Hours 4 pm - 9 pm
Mondays—Closed
Tuesdays—Sports Night (all ages)
Wednesdays — Family Night (all ages)
Thursdays — Culture (ages 13 to 18)
Friday — Chill Night (ages 13 to 18)
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE ENVIRONMENT
Sign up is required for special events and programs!
Please make sure to reserve your spot by contacting one of our staff!
For more information please contact:
VNFC Youth Department Staff @
250-384-3211
Tuesday - Sports Night
All ages welcome!! Like Sports? Then sports night is for you! We will be playing a variety of games, including soccer and basketball!
Wednesday - Family Night
Bring your family and come to the VNFC family night! Dinner will be at 6 pm. Come out and meet other families and have some fun!
Thursday - Culture Night
A broad spectrum of topics: First Nations art, games, guest Elders' story telling, theatre etc. Come and check it out!
Friday — Chill Night (ages 13 to 18)
Youth Support
Do you need help getting into school? Housing? Social Assistance? Finding a job? Do you need support going to appointments or for anything else? Do you have any questions? If you do please contact us.
Youth Addictions
Do you want information on how to make better choices in your life? Do you want to start looking at your alcohol and drug use? Questions? contact us.
Youth and Family Counsellor
To support students education, ages 13-18 (School District 61). To strengthen these youth’s relationships & connections with family and community. To promote healthy lifestyle choices for youth and their families. For more information please contact us.Did You Know?!
- Since 2002, the VNFC Youth Team has participated in Tribal Journeys! For information, please contact us directly!
- Summer programming offers a variety of outdoor education and fun activities, like beach days and trips to the PNE!
- We travel to youth conferences like Gathering Our Voices and the Traditional Foods Conference. If you know of any youth conferences coming up let us know!
Click here to download the PDF brochure.
* Rave Youth Centre Logo created by Jeanette Mercer
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