The B.C. Muslim Association (BCMA) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Societies Act on November 17, 1966 corresponding to 4 Sha-ban 1386. The BCMA is currently the largest Sunni Muslim organization in the province representing Sunni Muslims. The BCMA own and operate several Islamic centres all across British Columbia, The BCMA operates the B.C. Muslim School (BCMS) Richmond and Surrey Muslim School encompassing a preschool as well as an elementary and secondary school. Efforts are being made for acquirng a high school. Other community services include Hajj, dawah work, dealing with media and issues affecting Muslims, marriage and counselling services, youth services and halal certification program. The BCMA and its member are dedicated in developing and maintaining religious, cultural and educational facilities for our present community and future generations.
Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre promotes justice, fairness and equalityfor Aboriginal people through a holistic approach to programming and services.
In 1972 Bishop Remi J. De Roo of the Diocese of Victoria met with the General Chapter of the Federation of St. Gertrude and requested, ''that the Benedictines return to Vancouver Island so that their spirituality might be shared with the people in the area