Indigenous Resources
Below are resources and information for those who are Indigenous.
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Dialogue 5 Guests of Lekwungen Urban Indigenous experiences in Canada
On Monday, May 30 from 6:00pm-8:30pm, the Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue series is presenting its fifth event about urban Indigenous people living in Lekwungen territory. This is a free event. Complimentary refreshments and child minding for up to 2 hours will be...
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
NWAC was founded with the goal to enhance and foster well being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women. On their website, you can find resources about Indigenous skills and employment training, scholarships and bursaries, cannabis public education and more. Website:...
Indigenous Radio Podcast
W̱ILṈEW̱ Radio, which translates to Indigenous Radio, is a podcast that features different Indigenous musicians, story tellers, artists and more. This podcast was produced by Nick Henry as part of the CFUV radio station at the University of Victoria Student Union...
Native Plant Resources
PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱, or "Blossoming Place", is a native plant nursery, garden and centre for food systems education at ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School in W̱SÁNEĆ territory. Their website contains a variety of information on where to find, buy and identify native plants. Website:...
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day Program
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program is provided by the First Nations Health Authority. This program provides virtual doctor appointments free of charge to members of BC First Nations. This service is run though an online application called Zoom, which is...
Chee Mamuk Resources for STIs, Hepatitis and HIV
Chee Mamuk is an Indigenous program that provides programming and resources about STIs, hepatitis and HIV in a way that is both engaging and meaningful to the community and their traditional teachings. This program is provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control...
Ask Auntie Indigenous Wellness Program
Ask Auntie is a free online and community based wellness program for Indigenous girls ages 10-14. It is rooted in the Cuystiwi program and replicates the traditional learning relationship between youth and their aunties and elders. Website:...
Indigenous Plant Walk (past event)
On Saturday, May 28th from 1 pm to 3 pm, join PEPAḴIYE Ashley Cooper in exploring the native plants that dwell in Victoria at the Compost Education Centre and learn about their traditional uses. Tickets range from $0 to $30. There are a limited number of Pay What You...
Equine-assisted learning (EAL) for W̱SÁNEĆ FN Communities (past event)
This is a free 5-week program from April 13th - May 11th, every Wednesday at 1pm - 2:15pm. EAL is a small group experiential learning program that uses horses to teach essential skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, negotiation and leadership. Check...