Lu'Ma Native Housing Society

The Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is a women-led non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee women and their children. Since 1975, PIRS has offered innovative programming that includes support in adapting to life in Canada, improving English language skills, and developing leadership through various training and community engagement initiatives. With a focus on breaking barriers and fostering a vibrant community, PIRS provides essential resources such as childcare training, employment opportunities, and mentorship aimed at upliftment and personal growth. Their comprehensive approach helps women navigate challenges and actively participate in Canadian society, ensuring a brighter future for themselves and their families. Generated from the website

The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) has been supporting Aboriginal people in transitioning into urban life in Vancouver since 1963. The organization is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of urban Indigenous communities through a range of programs and resources in health, wellness, social services, culture, education, and recreation. Under the leadership of Executive Director Susan Tatoosh Tii Thul'p, VAFCS acknowledges its operation on the traditional and ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples, while striving to support all Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. Through collaboration and community engagement, VAFCS plays a vital role in fostering cultural connection and social well-being within the urban Indigenous population. Generated from the website