First-Nations-First-Aid near Vancouver BC (1971 Result(s))

The Musqueam people have lived in our present location for thousands of years. Our traditional territory occupies what is now Vancouver and surrounding areas. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Grass, the name of the grass is m??k??y?. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam) - People of the River Grass.

Our story begins in 1982, with a basement publishing operation of 12 postcards and a strong desire to promote the beauty of Native art and culture to a broader audience. After many years of dedication and passion, we have evolved into the industry leader in the innovation and creation of the most exciting range of unique and high quality products featuring Native art. Our philosophy is to reproduce the artwork while reflecting the integrity of the piece, the artist and his/her culture. We feature the name and tribal affiliation of the designing artist, and when possible, a quote offering insight into the artist's personal and cultural meaning of the design.

If Fido won't fetch or Spot won't sit, it's time to enroll your precious pooch in a dog obedience class at Vancouver's Paws For Thought, established in 1998. We offer friendly, caring pet care services, including behavioural modification, dog boarding, dog sitting, dog walking and more. We also offer home visits for cats and other pets.

Vancouver Native Health Society (VNHS) was established in 1991 with a mission to improve and promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of individuals, focusing on the Aboriginal community residing in Greater Vancouver.Today, Vancouver Native Health Society delivers comprehensive medical, counselling and social services generally to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Aboriginal community. The majority of our clients struggle with overlapping issues and con-current health issues such as substance abuse, mental health, chronic disease, homelessness and poverty.

Search this site:MusqueamThe Musqueam people have lived in our present location for thousands of years. Our traditional territory occupies what is now Vancouver and surrounding areas. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Grass, the name of the grass is m??kw?y?. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xwm??kw?y??m (Musqueam) - People of the River Grass.''It was noted that in some periods the m??kw?y? grass flourished, and in some periods it could scarcely be found. It was also noted that in some periods our people would flourish and in some periods the population would dwindle, perhaps by plague or war. It was in this way that we became known as Musqueam.''We are traditional h?n?q??min??m? speaking people and have descended from the cultural group known as the Coast Salish. Our people moved throughout our traditional territory using the resources the land provided for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering, to maintain their livelihood.

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Owned and operated by Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society, we opened our doors on October 1st, 2004 to serve Aboriginal communities of BC and Yukon for patient travel. The Lodge depends on revenue from room charges to break even. Your staying at the Lodge contributes to our ability to continue to operate. Inspiration to build the Lodge came from an Aboriginal patient advocate from BC Womens Hospital & Health Centre who found the need was great for an accommodation that is culturally safe and appropriate.