VATJSS-Vancouver

VATJSS-Vancouver VATJSS is the first and only justice program to serve the diverse Indigenous community of the Metro-Vancouver area.

Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Service Society (VATJSS) is a non-profit agency that provides services in crime prevention, diversion and interception for the Urban Indigenous community in Metro Vancouver. VATJSS Background

Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services Society (VATJSS) program embraces traditional Indigenous justice concepts which focus on rehabilitation and h

ealing, rather than isolation and punishment. It has been recognized by the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General’s office and Federal Department of Justice as an authorized diversion program since April 28, 2000. VATJSS is an initiative borne of the need to address the disproportionate number of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and the inability of the current system to meet the needs of Indigenous people in conflict with the Canadian laws and victims. VATJSS blends the concepts of Indigenous protocols and community development.

05/24/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT! Join Wagella Hunt in Making your Own Grad Cap!! Just $10 Meet us in the Britannia Community Services Centre Boardroom! 3:30pm-7:30pm

Please note our Office closure for next week
05/14/2026

Please note our Office closure for next week

🌿 Mother’s Day Celebration 🌿We’re feeling grateful for all the beauty and care that surrounds us, so we wanted to do som...
05/05/2026

🌿 Mother’s Day Celebration 🌿

We’re feeling grateful for all the beauty and care that surrounds us, so we wanted to do something special to celebrate 💞

We have 10 beautiful prizes ready to find new homes:
👜 4 purses
👛 3 wallets
🧣 3 scarf & tote combos
(Purses and Wallets from Cree Nisga'a Clothing)

To take part:
✨ Comment: “What’s your favourite thing about Mother Earth?”
✨ We’ll reply “entered” to confirm you’re in
✨ Make sure you comment on this original post and not a shared version.

🕛 Entries close at 12:00 PM on May 6th
📺 Winners will be selected live on Facebook at 2:00 PM on May 6th
(****Please note Pick-Up will be in Vancouver at VATJSS between 9:00am-4:30pm Thursday and Friday. If you win and are not able to pick up, please message us to discuss options :) ***)

Good luck everyone, and happy early Mother’s Day 🌸

04/30/2026

Celebrate the beauty of Cedar, Sage, and Sweetgrass at this Indigenous art show ✨

Spend the day connecting with culture, community, and creativity through powerful works and storytelling:

🎨 Local artists sharing their work and stories
🧵 Handmade pieces rooted in culture and tradition
🌿 A space to learn, reflect, and connect
🫶 Bring your friends, take it all in, and support local Indigenous artists

📅 May 2
⏰ 12PM - 5PM

***Trigger Warning***
04/30/2026

***Trigger Warning***

The Prairie Green Landfill’s final cost was $18.4 million, only one-tenth the cost the PCs said it would be.

Their campaign to not search was never about safety, feasibility, or even cost. It was always about racism.

Prayers for Morgan, Marcedes, and all the families affected.

Some information on some local community organizations and their holiday hours
12/16/2025

Some information on some local community organizations and their holiday hours

Address

300-2425 Quebec Street
Vancouver, BC
V5T4L6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

604-251-7200

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