BCAAFC

06/18/2026

A proposed settlement has been reached in the B.C. Birth Alerts class action.

Individuals who were the subject of a Birth Alert in British Columbia between May 31, 1980 and May 8, 2026 may be eligible for compensation if the settlement is approved by the Court.

If approved, the proposed settlement will provide a minimum of $2,000 to eligible class members who submit a claim. Indigenous class members may be eligible for additional compensation. The amount received will depend on the number of eligible claims submitted.

Many people may not know that a Birth Alert was issued about them. Please help spread the word by sharing this post with your networks, colleagues, communities, and anyone who may have been affected.

A settlement approval hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2026.

Learn more and submit a claim at: https://birthalertsbc.ca/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSirfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNSnQ2ekRYcnJTek1BVzBVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrRY_t7NVhf-8I3XfLCEoVsLBBqZsH8licjagLYyI-bJz6zfJ7uT9Fl7Q1Lg_aem_8G0YiBgZeYHnptsc0DEjDg

06/16/2026

✨ Ready to make your moment?

The Encore “Make Your Moment” Bursary Program supports Indigenous students across B.C. who are pursuing education in hospitality, event planning, film production, broadcasting, or audio engineering.

Eligible Indigenous students aged 18–24 who demonstrate financial need may receive up to $1,200 per funding cycle to help cover tuition, books, supplies, and other education-related expenses.

🎓 Up to $1,200 in funding
📚 Support for tuition, books, and supplies
🌟 Apply in each funding round

Thank you to Encore Canada for funding this program!

🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://bcaafc.com/education/encore-bursary/

06/11/2026

Are you or someone you know attending post-secondary school in the fall? The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is pleased to provide the Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) to First Nations students who meet the following criteria:

✅Are registered under the Indian Act
✅Are affiliated with a BC band OR are on the BC General list AND do not have band membership and are thus ineligible to apply for funding through their band.

📋The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.

🔗Learn more: https://bcaafc.com/education/psssp/

06/10/2026

Thank you Interior Health for sharing the supports and services offered by Cariboo Friendship Society in Williams Lake. They are doing incredible work!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/10/2026

If you are located in the Fraser Region and surrounding area, check out all the wonderful supports that the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association has to offer.

Happy Indigenous History Month!

This is a guide to all Programs and Services offered by FRAFCA.

If you would like to support us in providing continued services to BC's fastest growing Urban Indigenous Population here in Surrey, please donate using this link -

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/surrey-aboriginal-cultural-society/

06/09/2026

Whether you're an early childhood educator, child care provider, parent, or guardian, your experiences with the child care sector matter. Take the Province's survey before July 9 and help shape the future of child care in our communities. gov.bc.ca/ChildCareSurvey

06/08/2026

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and I·SPARC are proud to share Volume Three of the Food is Medicine recipe book: Gifts from Relations.
This newest volume builds on the work of the earlier recipe books and expands the collection with recipes created in collaboration with registered dietitians Rachel (Dickens) Greening and Fiona Devereaux, alongside Indigenous community members from across the province.

DOWNLOAD TODAY:
https://isparc.ca/healthy-living-activities/food-systems-program/food-is-medicine/

Healthy Living: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council

06/08/2026

📋We're hiring!

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is the umbrella organization for 24 Friendship Centres across B.C. We have three positions available:
• Administrative Assistant
• Director of Programs
• Director of Strategic Member Initiatives

🔗Learn about them on our website: https://bcaafc.com/about-us/careers/

06/05/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and recognize the ongoing importance of advocacy, inclusion, and belonging 🏳️‍🌈

Many Indigenous communities have long recognized and honoured people who today may identify as Two-Spirit. While teachings and roles vary among Nations, Two-Spirit people have often held important cultural, spiritual, and community responsibilities.

Join us in celebrating the contributions of Two-Spirit and LGBTQI+ people and reflecting on the importance of creating spaces where all people feel seen, respected, and connected.

Happy Pride and Indigenous History Month!🧡🌈