Join us for another year of honouring our sisters and the families of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+. May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit in the US, while October 4th is the official date in Canada, however we would like to acknowledge… Read More
Extreme Heat Alert – Lower Mainland BC
A Heat Warning had been issued for Vancouver by Environment Canada for August 12-14, 2021, which has now escalated to an Extreme Heat Alert. An intense heat wave reaching highs of 30°C is passing through the Lower Mainland. Please use the resources and information below provided by City of Vancouver, Environment Canada and Vancouver Coastal Health to… Read More
Thank you! Indigenous History Forum: Truth-Telling
PAFNW would like to thank everyone involved in making the Indigenous History Forum: Truth-Telling a success! The two-day forum featured the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh nations and had presentations from the Haida, Algonquin, Haudenosaunee, Metis, and Inuit people, and more. Thank you to the Museum of Vancouver for providing the space for in-person delivery of… Read More
Indigenous History Forum: Truth-Telling
We are thankful to Rio Tinto for providing funding for us to highlight the Indigenous History Forum: Truth-Telling! This two-day forum will feature the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh nations and have presentations from the Haida, Algonquin, Haudenosaunee, Metis, and Inuit people. The Indigenous History Forum will be presented in-person on June 29 and June 30,… Read More
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. In light of the 215 children found buried at Kamloops Indian Residential School in May 2021, PAFNW will be holding space by the Residential School Vigil at the Vancouver Art Gallery and offering healing and wellness sessions. Join us from 10:00am to 4:00pm for a day of BreathWork,… Read More
In Loving Memory of Joy Chalmers
The Pacific Association of First Nations Women is proud to have worked with Joy Chalmers since April 1, 2003. Joy was dedicated to enriching the lives of Indigenous children, youth and families through our Home Care Services, Mentor Me and Urban Butterflies programs. Joy Chalmers was a pillar of strength and resilience and had dedicated… Read More
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit+
May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit in the US, while October 4th is the official date in Canada. However, the Indigenous Women’s Council would like to acknowledge both! Members of the Indigenous Women’s Council – including PAFNW, IRSSS, AMCS, WAVAW, VACPC, UBCIC and City of… Read More
Coast Salish Arts Course
Apply below for our online Interdisciplinary Coast Salish Arts Course! Open to Coast Salish applicants in BC. Happening April 22nd to June 24th 2021. On Thursday nights 6-8pm. If you have any questions, email Jessica Couzelisjessica.pafnw@gmail.com
Chronic Pain Self-Management Series
Register here for our Chronic Pain Self-management Series! Happening every Monday for 6 weeks, April 19th to May 31st, 2021! If you have any questionsEmail: PAFNWworkshops@gmail.comPhone: 604-872-1849
MMIWG Family Healing Circle
Register to join our Family Healing Circle with Adela Arcand. Every Monday night until April 12th 2021 If you have any questions, email:PAFNWworkshops@gmail.com