Urban Native Youth Association

UNYA was founded in 1988 to address Indigenous youth issues at a time growing numbers of young people began leaving reserves for the city. Today, 60% of Indigenous people live in cities, and youth make up approximately 60% of the overall Indigenous population. Many youth continue to arrive in Vancouver with few job skills, minimal training or education, and not knowing where to go for help. The need for Indigenous youth services in Vancouver has never been greater. UNYA has a proven model that works, playing a transformational role in the lives of Indigenous youth. We are training the Indigenous...

Leadership development,advocacy for youth,leading through relationships,philosophy-driven care,cultural connection,trauma-informed care,two-eyed seeing,harm reduction,youth empowerment,youth-centred care,youth leadership,mentorship,alternative education,strengths-based practice,health and wellness,and indigenous led organization

Urban native youth association operates in the Individual and family services industry.

Urban native youth association's revenue is 11m - 100m

Urban native youth association has 51 - 200 employees.