Ogden Point Mural Project 2009
Songhees Nation Band Office – Telephone: (250) 386-1043 WebSite
Esquimalt Nation Band Office – Telephone: (250) 381-7861
Victoria Native Friendship Centre/SD#61:
website
The Educational Liaison Worker (Jim Young) focuses on building advocacy and successful
relationships between the VNFC and Aboriginal families with children attending SD#61
schools, and assists students and their families in supporting goals of cadmic success.
Jennifer, the Youth & Family Counselor, works with Youth ages 13-18. Referrals can
be made through ANED counselors, or through contact with the Victoria Naïve Friendship
Center, 231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 1J6. Telephone: (250) 384-3211.
Note that Homework Clubs are offered at different sites. Contact Jim at the above
number.
Métis Nation of Greater Victoria: website
Métis Nation of Greater Victoria is recognized by The Métis Nation of British Columbia
as the local for the Capital Regional District. This local covers the Gulf Islands,
West Shore Communities and Port Renfrew to the Saanich Penninsula.
The Métis Nation of Greater Victoria represents the interests of the Métis people
and their families in South Vancouver Island. We provide cultural and artistic programs,
youth programs, recreational programs, women programs, community gatherings and
potlucks once a month. For further information contact MNGV at 250-380-6070.
Métis Nation of British Columbia: website
Métis Community Services: website
Métis Community Services off cultural activities, family support, parenting education,
counseling, advocacy, Child & Youth Services, employment referrals and community
gatherings. Telephone: (250) 391-9924
Hulitan Social Services: website
A Family Advancement Worker can be connected through referrals from the ANED district
counselors to assist with more in-depth family counseling services for youth five
to twelve years of age. Telephone: (250) 384-9466.
Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services: website
Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services provide counseling and cultural support
to urban Aboriginal children in care as well as delegated services. Vision Statement:
Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families,
communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families
have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their
children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Telephone:
(250) 383-2990.
Additional Aboriginal Support:
- Nil/Tu’O Child & Family Services provide support services in additional
to delegated services. Telephone: (250) 544-1400.