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

🐟 Join us tomorrow for our Salmon Processing Workshop!Come learn how to cut and clean salmon as we prepare for next week...
08/14/2026

🐟 Join us tomorrow for our Salmon Processing Workshop!

Come learn how to cut and clean salmon as we prepare for next week’s jarring workshop. No experience is necessary—all are welcome!

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 449 East Hastings Street, Upstairs

No registration required—just show up ready to participate!

NOTICE: Clinic Closure – Saturday, August 15Please be advised that the VAHS Primary Care Clinic at 449 East Hastings Str...
08/13/2026

NOTICE: Clinic Closure – Saturday, August 15

Please be advised that the VAHS Primary Care Clinic at 449 East Hastings Street will be closed on Saturday, August 15, due to a scheduled water shut-off affecting the entire building from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

🌿 This Week in Culture at VAHS | August 10–14 🌿Another full week of culture, connection, learning and sharing! ❤️Join us...
08/10/2026

🌿 This Week in Culture at VAHS | August 10–14 🌿

Another full week of culture, connection, learning and sharing! ❤️

Join us for loom beading, cedar bracelets, drumming & singing, sharing circle, jam making, budgeting, and Water Ceremony.

All are welcome to come learn, create, connect and spend time together in a culturally grounded space. 🪶

📍 449 East Hastings Street, Upstairs
📧 Questions or sign up: [email protected]

Culture is medicine. All are welcome. ❤️

VAHS is closed today, Monday, August 3, for BC Day. We will reopen tomorrow with another week of connection, learning an...
08/03/2026

VAHS is closed today, Monday, August 3, for BC Day. We will reopen tomorrow with another week of connection, learning and cultural activities! ❤️💛🖤

Berry picking on Thursday is limited to 8 participants and advance sign-up is required. Participants will meet in the Culture Room at 8:30 AM.

Everyone is welcome! To sign up or ask questions, email [email protected] or speak with the Culture Team.

We look forward to seeing you this week!

VAHS offices will be closed today, Monday, August 3, 2026, in recognition of BC Day.We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, Au...
08/03/2026

VAHS offices will be closed today, Monday, August 3, 2026, in recognition of BC Day.

We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4.

We hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable long weekend! ❤️💛🖤🤍

Here’s what’s happening with VAHS Culture this week! ❤️💛🖤Please note that VAHS will be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 3...
08/02/2026

Here’s what’s happening with VAHS Culture this week! ❤️💛🖤

Please note that VAHS will be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 3, for BC Day. We will reopen Tuesday with a full week of cultural activities, including feather beading, cedar headbands, berry picking and jam making.

Berry picking is limited to 8 participants and advance sign-up is required. Participants will meet in the Culture Room at 8:30 AM on Thursday.

Everyone is welcome! To sign up or ask questions, email [email protected] or speak with the Culture Team.

🩺 WOMEN’S MOBILE PRIMARY CARE: AUGUST 2026 SCHEDULEThe Women’s Mobile Primary Care Program is bringing low-barrier, cult...
08/01/2026

🩺 WOMEN’S MOBILE PRIMARY CARE: AUGUST 2026 SCHEDULE

The Women’s Mobile Primary Care Program is bringing low-barrier, culturally safe health care directly to women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Our all-women team offers:

❤️ On-site care from a physician and registered nurse
❤️ Cultural support and Traditional Medicines
❤️ Outreach support
❤️ Social service navigation
❤️ Referral support
❤️ Harm reduction supplies

WMPC is open to all women, including trans women, in the Downtown Eastside who do not currently have a primary care provider.

📍 AUGUST SITE SCHEDULE

Tuesdays at DEWC
302 Columbia Street
August 4, 11, 18 and 25
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Wednesdays at Oppenheimer Park
488 Powell Street
August 5, 12, 19 and 26
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Thursday, August 6 at DEWC
302 Columbia Street
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Thursday, August 20 at Kettle
1725 Venables Street
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Please note that there will be no site visits on Thursday, August 13 or Thursday, August 27.

📞 604-254-9947 ext. 521
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.vahs.life/wmpc

Please share this calendar with anyone who may benefit from accessible, culturally safe health care and support. ❤️

VAHS offices will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, in recognition of BC Day.We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4.We h...
08/01/2026

VAHS offices will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, in recognition of BC Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend! ❤️💛🖤🤍

❤️ COMMUNITY CALL-OUT: NO MORE STOLEN RELATIVES ❤️Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society is developing a new organizational...
07/31/2026

❤️ COMMUNITY CALL-OUT: NO MORE STOLEN RELATIVES ❤️

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society is developing a new organizational initiative dedicated to advocacy, education and meaningful action in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ people.

As an Indigenous-led health organization, VAHS recognizes that advancing Indigenous health also means advancing justice. This work will be grounded in healing, cultural safety, accountability and the guidance of the communities we serve.

We want to begin with conversation and listening.

VAHS welcomes community members, grassroots advocates, families, survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, service providers and organizations to connect with us and help shape this growing initiative.

We want to hear:

🧡 What supports, advocacy and education are most needed?

🧡 How can we meaningfully support the Calls for Justice?

🧡 What opportunities for culturally grounded healing and community connection should be created?

🧡 How can we work together to strengthen advocacy and collective action?

Whether you represent an organization, are already doing this work at the grassroots level, or have knowledge and lived experience you would like to share, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

This is long-term work. VAHS is committed to listening, learning, building relationships and taking meaningful action alongside community.

Interested in joining the conversation or exploring a partnership?

Carrie Humchitt
Executive Director
📧 [email protected]
📞 604-254-9949
🌐 www.vahs.life/no-more-stolen-relatives

Together, we can work toward a future with No More Stolen Relatives.

Please share this community call-out with your networks.

🌿 VAHS CULTURAL PROGRAMMING FOR AUGUST 🌿Our August Culture Calendar is here! Join us for a full month of cultural connec...
07/31/2026

🌿 VAHS CULTURAL PROGRAMMING FOR AUGUST 🌿

Our August Culture Calendar is here! Join us for a full month of cultural connection, ceremony, harvesting, food preservation, teachings, beading, cedar work, sharing circles, picnics and more.

Everyone is welcome. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily for participants.

Important information:

🫐 Berry Picking Trips
Thursday, August 6 and Thursday, August 27
Registration is required. Maximum 8 participants per trip.

💧 Water Ceremony
Friday, August 14
Registration is required. Maximum 10 participants.

🌿 Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Thursday, August 27
Please meet in the Culture Room at 12:00 PM.

🚐 For all other activities taking place outside VAHS, please meet in the Culture Room at 8:30 AM.

🧺 Community picnics will take place at McLean Park.

📍 Culture Room
449 East Hastings Street, upstairs

To register or ask questions, please email [email protected] or speak with a member of the Culture Team.

Please note that VAHS will be closed on Monday, August 3 for BC Day and Wednesday, August 26 for Wellness Wednesday.

We look forward to another beautiful month of learning, sharing and strengthening our connections together! ❤️💛🖤🤍

Address

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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