Fraser River Indigenous Society

The Fraser River Indigenous Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous peoples in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver areas. It operates with the mission of providing services and programs to acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of Indigenous communities.

Mission and Vision

The organization's mission is centered around providing community services and programs that recognize the cultural heritage and needs of Indigenous peoples. Its vision is for communities of self-determined Indigenous peoples living collaboratively.

Programs

The Fraser River Indigenous Society offers a range of culturally safe programs:

• Family Strengthening Programs: These are designed for Indigenous families residing in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area, aiming to support family unity and development.
• Family Development Circles: These provide a safe space for women, men, and youth groups to meet weekly, fostering community and personal growth.
• Indigenous Early Years Programs: Focused on creating culturally safe environments where families can help develop their children's unique abilities.
• Circle Home: Offers housing support services using an Indigenous approach to housing placement and loss prevention.
• Culturally Safe Healing Circles: Provides men's and women's healing circles, along with community gatherings, promoting well-being and community healing.
• Homeless Outreach and Prevention Services: Delivered by Aboriginal Support Workers to support individuals facing housing challenges.

Recognition

The organization respectfully acknowledges the traditional territories of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations and recognizes the diversity of urban First Nations, Métis, and Inuit populations in the region. As a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, the Fraser River Indigenous Society operates under the registration number 838084283RR0001.