Aboriginal Life In Vancouver Enhancement society
Working together for our children and families
Our mission
To enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural, health, and general well-being of Aboriginal people within the Vancouver area local neighbourhoods.
Our projects
Youth policy conference
The Policy Conference brought together a diverse group of Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomer youth from East Vancouver and a range of stakeholders to explore innovative pathways for youth participation, youth leadership and advocacy.
Youth advisory council
The Youth Voices of East Van, established in March 2019 began with tireless youth concerned with the growing homeless population, the gentrification of their communities and the rising number of deaths and missing Indigenous persons.
Urban Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
A leadership and culture program that brings together Indigenous youth (ages 14–30) and their ally friends in Vancouver to build leadership skills, strengthen cultural connections, and create community projects.
Truth and Reconciliation policy matters
Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth need to be involved whenever and wherever committees are planning, creating, researching and evaluating policies that affect them. By means of formal and informal decision-making processes, Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth can be involved in choices that are powerful, meaningful and substantive.
In the news
What changes do you want to see in Vancouver?
Indigenous youth are the fastest growing population in Canada. Our governments needs to listen to what we have to say and work with us. Tell us about the changes you want to see in your neighbourhood.