Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society Culturally grounded health and community care, by and for urban Indigenous people in Vancouver.

Located in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, our mission is to provide holistic wellness services and programs rooted in respect, safety, and Aboriginal cultures and knowledges. Indigenous cultures are the foundation of our approach to health and wellness. We incorporate all four aspects of the Medicine Wheel into our services, programs, and community building. As such, we can provide guidance throug

h culture and create opportunities for individuals to move into a space of thriving. Our programs and services include:
• A Primary Care Clinic that is responsive to the unique needs of our communities
• A Dental Clinic with by-donation options for those without dental coverage
• Mental, emotional, and spiritual supports
• Indigenous Early Years child and family services
• Cultural and land-based healing activities led by Elders and Knowledge Keepers

This Week in Culture at VAHS 🌿Join us this week as we continue creating, learning, and connecting in a good way.📅 June 2...
06/23/2026

This Week in Culture at VAHS 🌿

Join us this week as we continue creating, learning, and connecting in a good way.

📅 June 23–26, 2026

✨ Tuesday, June 23
West Coast Regalia Making: Capes
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

✨ Wednesday, June 24
VAHS Closed
Wellness Wednesday

✨ Thursday, June 25
Pow Wow Regalia Making: Sweat Dresses
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🔥 Sweat Lodge Ceremony at 12:00 PM

✨ Friday, June 26
Tea Time: Finish Projects
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 449 East Hastings Street, Upstairs

Culture is medicine. All are welcome. ❤️

VAHS Offices Closed TodayYesterday we celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day and Father’s Day with community, cultur...
06/22/2026

VAHS Offices Closed Today

Yesterday we celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day and Father’s Day with community, culture, and connection.

Please note that all Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) offices and departments are closed today, Monday, June 22, 2026.

Our teams will return to regular operations and services on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our National Indigenous Peoples Day and Father’s Day celebrations. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

❤️🖤💛🤍

What an incredible day at the Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society Father’s Day Pow Wow! ❤️Today we welcomed families, da...
06/22/2026

What an incredible day at the Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society Father’s Day Pow Wow! ❤️

Today we welcomed families, dancers, drummers, vendors, Elders, and community members together to celebrate Father’s Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day in a good way.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible. From our Executive Director, staff, volunteers, cultural leaders, vendors, security, traffic control, and all of our community partners, this event was truly a team effort.

It was wonderful to see the arena filled with dancers of all ages, hear the songs of the drums, and watch community members gather in celebration, connection, and culture. The smiles, laughter, and support shown throughout the day are what make events like this so meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a welcoming and positive atmosphere. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring community together and celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, and families.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today a success. We hope to see you again next year. ❤️

Thank you to our amazing staff for the yummy pancake breakfast today! 🩵Happy Father’s Day! Come check out the 4th annual...
06/21/2026

Thank you to our amazing staff for the yummy pancake breakfast today! 🩵

Happy Father’s Day! Come check out the 4th annual Father’s Day Pow Wow at Britannia Field — we’re here until 5pm.

The vendors market is open, come support our local vendors as well.

06/21/2026

FDPW26 - GRAND ENTRY

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day and Happy Father’s Day! 💙Today, we invite everyone to join us for two incredible c...
06/21/2026

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day and Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today, we invite everyone to join us for two incredible community celebrations happening just steps away from each other in East Vancouver.

🪶 4th Annual Father’s Day Pow Wow
📍 Britannia Community Centre Field (1661 Napier Street)
🥞 Free Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 AM
🎶 Grand Entry at 11:00 AM
🛍️ Vendor Market • Cultural Dancing • Drumming • Family Activities
🎟️ Free Admission • Everyone Welcome

🎉 National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
📍 Grandview Park
🎤 Live Music • Cultural Performances • Art • Community Activities
🛍️ Vendor Market • Free Admission • Everyone Welcome

Whether you’re coming to honour fathers, grandfathers, sons, culture, community, or simply spend the day with family and friends, there’s something for everyone.

🚶 The Pow Wow and NIPD Celebration are only a short walk apart, making it easy to enjoy both events throughout the day.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Culture is medicine. ❤️🖤💛🤍💙

We did our final walk-through today and we’re officially in the home stretch! ☀️A lot of planning, organizing, and teamw...
06/20/2026

We did our final walk-through today and we’re officially in the home stretch! ☀️

A lot of planning, organizing, and teamwork has gone into making this event happen, and we’re excited to see it all come together on Sunday. See you all there with the rest of our team! 🪶❤️

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) is currently recruiting for several exciting opportunities a...
06/17/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) is currently recruiting for several exciting opportunities across our Indigenous Early Years (IEY), Women's Mobile Primary Care (WMPC), and Primary Care Clinic programs.

Current Opportunities:

🌿 Indigenous Early Years (IEY)
• Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Family Violence Intervention Program Coordinator (FVIPC)

🩺 Primary Care Clinic
• Registered Nurse (RN)

💜 Women's Mobile Primary Care (WMPC)
• Social Worker
• Housing Outreach Worker
• Cultural Outreach Support Worker

Join a team that is committed to culturally safe, community-driven, and Indigenous-led care. Whether your passion is healthcare, family support, housing advocacy, outreach, or cultural wellness, we invite you to explore these opportunities.

✅ BCGEU Union Positions
✅ Competitive Wages
✅ Benefits & Pension (where applicable)
✅ Meaningful Community Impact

📍 Vancouver, BC
📄 Full job descriptions available at:
https://vahs.life/careers

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the contact listed on each posting.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates.

🔥 MEET THE LEADERS OF THE CIRCLE 🔥As we count down to the 4th Annual Father’s Day Pow Wow, we are honoured to introduce ...
06/16/2026

🔥 MEET THE LEADERS OF THE CIRCLE 🔥

As we count down to the 4th Annual Father’s Day Pow Wow, we are honoured to introduce the individuals and drum who will help guide this year’s celebration.

✨ Host Drum: Bad Eagle
Known for their powerful singing and commitment to uplifting the next generation, Bad Eagle brings energy, heart, and community to every arena they enter.

✨ Master of Ceremonies: Buck Sheena
A respected singer, dancer, and cultural leader, Buck brings warmth, humour, and a deep respect for protocol as he helps carry the day’s celebrations.

✨ Arena Director: Trent Abraham
With more than 35 years in the pow wow circle, Trent’s leadership, knowledge, and dedication help ensure the arena moves in a good way throughout the day.

✨ Head Man Dancer: Dan Blaine
A dedicated dancer, husband, and father, Dan dances for family, community, and future generations, embodying the spirit of sacred fatherhood.

✨ Head Woman Dancer: Wenonah Daniels
Raised on the pow wow trail and dancing in honour of those who have journeyed on, Wenonah carries strength, grace, and tradition into the circle.

Together, these leaders help create a welcoming space where culture, community, song, and dance can be shared and celebrated.

📍 Britannia Field, Vancouver
📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
⏰ Grand Entry at 11: 00 PM

Bring your family, bring your lawn chairs, and join us as we honour our fathers, grandfathers, sons, and all those who help guide the next generation.

✨ This Week in Culture ✨Join us June 15–19 for another week of creativity, connection, and cultural teachings at VAHS. T...
06/15/2026

✨ This Week in Culture ✨

Join us June 15–19 for another week of creativity, connection, and cultural teachings at VAHS. The June Calendar is pinned to the top of our page for all our culture programming this month.

This week we’ll be making leather earrings, West Coast regalia banners and flags, medicine pouches, talking circle, pow wow rattles, and finishing up ongoing projects together.

As we gather throughout the week, we’ll also be preparing for our Father’s Day Pow Wow on Sunday, June 21. We look forward to seeing community members come together in a good way as we get ready for this special celebration.

Culture is medicine. All are welcome. ❤️

📍 449 East Hastings Street, Upstairs
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

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449 East Hastings
Vancouver, BC
V6A1P5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2:30pm

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