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# Indigenous Disability Canada / B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (IDC/BCANDS)

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)

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## Posts

- [BC Without Barriers Initiative](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/uncategorized/bc-without-barriers-initiative/)

## Pages

- [Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/) - * If you are experiencing difficulties viewing our site, pages and links, please ensure that your browser has been updated! Best viewed using Mozilla Firefox. * For the text-to-voice option, on any page of the IDC/BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! Please contact us via telephone
- [IDC/BCANDS' Team Members - Victoria / Ottawa Offices](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/home/bcands-employees/) - Neil Belanger (Maluu’m Amxsiwaa)Chief Executive Officerexdir@bcands.bc.ca(250) 381 - 7303 - Ext: 208 Toll Free: 1-888-815-5511 - Ext: 208 Natalia Melo 2026 Gathering Coordinator - Ottawa gathering@bcands.bc.ca
- [IDC/BCANDS National First Nation Accessible Housing  Consultation](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-national-indigenous-federal-accessibility-legislation-consultation/) - * If you are experiencing difficulties viewing our site, pages and links, please ensure that your browser has been updated! Best viewed using Mozilla Firefox. * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! NATIONAL ACCESSIBLE
- [BCANDS Governance / 2025- 2026 Board of Directors](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/home/governance/) - Incorporated as a Society in 1991 and now in its 35th year, BCANDS is governed by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors who receive no remuneration / honorarium for their governance services. Representatives serving on the BCANDS Board of Directors are located across British Columbia from both urban and Indigenous communities. The BCANDS Board of
- [IDC National Indigenous Navigation Services (NINS) Overview / On-Line Request For Services](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/idc-bcands-national-disability-tax-credit-dtc-navigation-program/) - IDC National Indigenous Navigation Services (NINS) is a free service dedicated to assisting eligible Indigenous persons and families with disabilities, in obtaining various disability related benefits, across Canada. NINS services are available across Canada (all provinces and territories), regardless of where you reside, including within Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. If you are an Indigenous person/family
- [IDC/BCANDS Provincial Jordan's Principle Services](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/provincial-jordans-principle-program/) - What is Jordan’s Principle? Jordan’s Principle is a child-first principle that aims to eliminate service inequities and delays for First Nations children. Jordan’s Principle states that any public service ordinarily available to all other children must be made available to First Nations children without delay or denial. Jordan River Anderson Jordan’s Principle is named
- [2026 Gathering Sponsorship Form](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/2024-gathering-sponsorship-form/)
- [Donate to BCANDS](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/donate/) - Dealing with the harsh realities that living with a disability and / or the difficulties experienced when accessing necessary information and support services is often a daunting and frustrating existence for many Indigenous people and communities. Since 1991, with each successful program and service delivered, BCANDS has helped to alleviate the barriers facing our clients and
- [Indigenous Disability Canada's (IDC/BCANDS) - 2026 National Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/http-www-indigenousdisabilitygathering-com/) - The 2026 Gathering will take place at the Mary Winspear Center from November 17th to November 19th, 2026, on the ancestral and traditional territories of the WSÁNEĆ people. During this event, we will also celebrate the 35th anniversary of Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), as well as
- [Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM)](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/) - Officially proclaim IDAM By working together in compassion and respect, we can work towards a Canada that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible for everyone. Show your, your organization's, or your community's support by recognizing and proclaiming IDAM annually! Join countless supporters across Canada and internationally by filling out your own proclamation statement (click on the
- [IDC/BCANDS – Elections Canada Voter Information](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/idc-bcands-elections-canada-voter-information/) - IDC/BCANDS – Elections Canada Voter Information Elections Canada prioritizes ensuring that Indigenous electors and electors with disabilities can easily exercise their right to vote in a federal election. Under the Inspire Democracy program, IDC/BCANDS is working with Elections Canada to reduce barriers to participating in the electoral process by offering tools, information, and opportunities for
- [IDC/BCANDS - Voices of Inclusion: Oral Histories of Indigenous Disability](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/idc-bcands-voices-of-inclusion-oral-histories-of-indigenous-disability/) - At Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC), we believe that understanding and addressing disability from an Indigenous perspective is crucial for providing equitable and inclusive support and services for Indigenous persons with disabilities, their families, and communities. As such, our research team is seeking assistance and guidance from Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous community members with
- [BRITISH COLUMBIA HEALTH AUTHORITIES](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/british-columbia-health-authorities/) - British Columbia Health Authorities The Ministry of Health works together with BC’s health authorities to provide quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians. The ministry sets province-wide goals, standards and performance agreements for health service delivery by the health authorities: Northern Health Interior Health Vancouver Island Health Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Fraser Health
- [BCANDS Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Client / BSDW Forms](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-persons-with-disabilities-pwd-program-2/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! BCANDS is requesting your assistance! If you are a Band Social Development Worker (BSDW) working within a British Colombia First Nation community, and have not yet completed
- [Contact / Connect with IDC/BCANDS](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/contact-us/) - * For the text to voice option, on any pages of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society offices are located at: Victoria Offices
- [IDC/BCANDS Client Forms](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/client-forms/)
- [Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disabilities (CRPD) -  Preparation for Canada's 2nd Review](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-a-disabilities-crpd-preparation-for-canadas-2nd-review/) - Pour Français version, cliquez ici Updated CRPD Reports (below) - November 2022 Canada - 2nd and 3rd CRPD Report - November 2022 Canada - Annex 1 (COVID-19) - CRPD - November 2022 _______________________________________________ Canada - 2e et 3e rapport du CDPH - Nov., 2022 Canada - Annexe 1 (COVID-19) - CDPH - Nov, 2022 ________________________________________________
- [IDC/BCANDS Indigenous Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Navigation Services](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/access-rdsp-change-your-tomorrow-today-bcands-indigenous-registered-disability-savings-plan-navigation-services/) - * If you are experiencing difficulties viewing our site, pages and links, please ensure that your browser has been updated! Best viewed using Mozilla Firefox. * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon!
- [Jordan's Principle On-Line Service Request Form](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/jordans-principle-on-line-service-request-form-2/) - Jordan's Principle On-Line Request For Services Form PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED HELP WITH FILLING OUT THIS FORM. We can be contacted toll free at 1-888 - 815 -5511 or 250-381-7303 (Victoria Capital Region) Child 1 - Full Legal Name(Required)Please provide the child's full name as it appears on their government issued identification.
- [Jordan's Principle On-Line Service Request Form](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/jordans-principle-on-line-service-request-form/) - Jordan's Principle On-Line Request For Services Form PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED HELP WITH FILLING OUT THIS FORM. We can be contacted toll free at 1-888 - 815 -5511 or 250-381-7303 (Victoria Capital Region) Child 1 - Full Legal Name(Required)Please provide the child's full name as it appears on their government issued identification.
- [BCANDS Jordan's Principle On-Line Request For Services Form](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-jordans-principle-on-line-request-for-services-form/)
- [IDC/BCANDS Request For Services  / Limits of Confidentiality  and Release of Information Forms (Printable)](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-request-for-services-limits-of-confidentiality-forms-printable/) - PRINTABLE REQUEST FOR DISABILITY SERVICES FORM * For the text-to-voice option, on any page of the IDC/BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! If you are unable to complete the online Request for Disability Case Management / Navigation services, please print the Request for Services PDF
- [IDC/BCANDS Mission / Vision](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-philosophy-values-vision/) - Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society has been in successful existence for over 30 years! During those years the Society has seen great change and growth as we, as an organization, have matured, increased our capacity, and continually gained insight from our clients, Nations, communities, and British Columbia's Indigenous leadership.
- [Release of Information / Limits of Confidentiality Forms (Printable)](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/release-of-information-limits-of-confidentiality-forms-printable/) - PRINTABLE RELEASE OF INFORMATION / LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY FORMS * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! Once you have completed the online Request for Disability Case Management / Navigation services, please print the Release of Information /
- [Employment / Volunteer Opportunities at BCANDS](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/home/employment-at-bcands/) - "Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude." At BCANDS we are committed to our vision of health and disability equality for all Indigenous persons and the timely provision of quality, relevant and timely services to meet our clients needs. If you share our passion, we invite you to consider being part of
- [Indigenous Employment Engagement Program](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-employment-engagement-program/) - Inclusive Employment Resources: We Belong App- We Belong app is a user-friendly place where consumers can find inclusive employers in communities across Canada, either by mapping, searching by name, or searching by category. British Columbia Infrastructure Benefits- BCIB prioritizes the hiring of local residents, Indigenous peoples, women and other visible minority groups to increase opportunities
- [COVID-19 Indigenous Engagement Program](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-indigenous-engagement-program/) - Navigating COVID-19 for Indigenous PWD and their families in Canada The COVID-19 global pandemic is significantly impacting Indigenous communities in Canada, including Indigenous persons with disabilities and their families. BCANDS is engaging with Indigenous communities across Canada to identify the needs, barriers, priorities and available resources for Indigenous persons living with disabilities and their families. The
- [COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-pandemic/) - * If you are experiencing difficulties viewing our site, pages and links, please ensure that your browser has been updated! Best viewed using Mozilla Firefox. * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! Coronaviruses Coronaviruses are
- [Covid-19 - British Columbia](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-british-columbia/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in British Columbia. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP - CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION - HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 Guide for Social Service Providers Covid-19 - Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the
- [BCANDS Limits of Confidentiality / Release of Information Forms](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/limits-of-confidentiality-form/) - Printed Version (.PDF) (note: you adobe reader to view PDFs, click here to download) Limits of Confidentiality The contents of an intake or assessment session are considered to be confidential. Both verbal information and written records about you cannot be shared with another party without your written consent or the consent of a legal guardian.
- [Covid-19 - Government of Canada and National Indigenous Organizations](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-national-indigenous-organizations/) - The following is information in relation to the Government of Canada and National Indigenous organizations and their response / information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus. Please click on the links below for further information. Government of Canada Indigenous Services Canada Prime Minister's Covid-19 Daily Update Schedule Assembly of First Nations Métis National Council Inuit
- [Covid-19 - Yukon](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-yukon/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in the Yukon. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Yukon Corvid-19 Yukon Communicable Disease Control Healthline 811 First
- [Covid-19 - Northwest Territories](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-northwest-territories/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in the Northwest Territories. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Territory Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus - Updates Health and Social
- [Covid-19 - Nunavut](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-nunavut/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Nunavut. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 - Territory Support and Information Updates Indigenous Community Support Fund Public Health Disease Control Health Facilities Map First Nations
- [Covid-19 - Nova Scotia](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-nova-scotia/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Nova Scotia. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the Provincial Health Officer – COVID-19 Novel
- [Covid-19 - Prince Edward Island](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-prince-edward-island/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Prince Edward Island. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the Provincial Health Officer – COVID-19
- [Covid-19 - New Brunswick](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-new-brunswick/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in New Brunswick. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the Provincial Health Officer – COVID-19 Novel
- [Covid-19 - Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-newfoundland-and-labrador/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Newfundland and Labrador. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Covid-19 Printed Resources Public Health Orders Frequently Asked
- [Covid-19 - Quebec](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-quebec/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Quebec. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Covid-19- Selfcare Guide Indigenous Community Support Fund Coronavirus - Covid-19 - Information for Indigenous
- [Covid-19 - Ontario](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-ontario/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Ontario. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Ontario Public Health Covid-19 Ontario Ontario Ministry of Health Métis
- [Covid-19 - Manitoba](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-manitoba/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Manitoba. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the Provincial Health Officer – COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
- [Covid-19 - Saskatchewan](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-saskatchewan/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Saskatchewan. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the Provincial Health Officer – COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
- [Covid-19 - Alberta](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/covid-19-alberta/) - The following is information in relation to the Corvid-19 virus in Alberta. Please click on the links below for further information. CORONAVIRUS WORLD MAP – CURRENT STATISTICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Covid-19 – Provincial Support and Information Indigenous Community Support Fund Officer of the Provincial Health Officer – COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
- [BCANDS Disability Services](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/programs-and-services/disability-services/) - .Welcome to BCANDS Disability Services! If you are here on our website looking for disability case management services and assistance for either you, a family member or a client, you probably already know that many Indigenous persons living with a disability, within British Columbia, often find navigating and accessing services through the various disability and health systems an often a
- [BCANDS Protection of PWD / MNS Client's Medical and Personal Information](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-protection-of-pwd-mns-medical-and-personal-information/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon. CLIENT PERSONAL AND MEDICAL INFORMATION RECEIVED BY BCANDS Quote: "We count on the space of trust that confidentiality provides. When someone breaches that trust, we are all
- [BCANDS PWD / MNS Program Contact Information](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-pwd-mns-contact-information/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker ico CONNECTING WITH THE BCANDS PWD and MNS PROGRAMS / ADJUDICATORS ____________________________________________________________________ BCANDS is pleased to offer a variety of communication venues to utilize when contacting the BCANDS
- [BCANDS Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS) Client / BSDW Forms](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-monthly-nutritional-supplement-mns-client-bsdw-forms/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! BCANDS is requesting your assistance! If you are a Band Social Development Worker (BSDW) working within a British Colombia First Nation
- [BCANDS Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS) Program Overview](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-monthly-nutritional-supplement-mns-program/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” Welcome to the
- [BCANDS Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Program Overview](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-persons-with-disabilities-pwd-program/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! “There is no greater disability in society, than the inability
- [BCANDS Programs and Services](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-programs-and-services/)
- [Resources / Links](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/resources-links/)
- [BCANDS "Wall of Fame"](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-wall-of-fame/) - “Before a man can wake up and find himself famous, he first has to wake up and find himself” Former BCANDS Case Manager Ali Davies with former AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo To help inspire the BCANDS staff our clients and communities to achieve the most that we can, as well as adding a bit
- [INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATIONS](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/aboriginal-organizations/) - A Aboriginal Aquaculture Association The Aboriginal Aquaculture Association was established as a federally incorporated company in July, 2003 by six Founding Members, representing a cross-section of aboriginal leaders in British Columbia. These leaders had come to realize that there were very few opportunities for their band members to look forward to within the resource sectors
- [BCANDS Privacy Policy](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/client-forms/bcands-privacy-policy/) - Printed Version (PDF) (note: you adobe reader to view PDFs, click here to download) PRIVACY POLICY B.C. ABORIGINAL NETWORK ON DISABILITY SOCIETY (BCANDS) 1. Purpose: The B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society is entrusted and responsible to ensure the protection and privacy of personal information in relation to its employees, clients and their families /
- [BCANDS On-Line Client Service Request Form](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/client-forms/bcands-client-service-request-form/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! BCANDS is pleased to offer this on-line service request form for your convenience. * Please Note: Once you have completed the form and
- [Recent Events](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/recent-events/) - "Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away." Marcus Aurelius BCANDS "From the Outside Looking In..." 2018 Indigenous Disability
- [PWD / MNS Program](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-persons-with-disabilities-pwd-and-monthly-nutritional-supplement-programs-mns/) - * For the text to voice option, on any page of the BCANDS website, simply highlight the text you wish to hear and click on the speaker icon! "One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing, is what we do for others." Persons with Disabilities / Monthly Nutritional
- [VisitAble Housing - First Nation Task Force](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/visitable-housing-first-nation-task-force/) - BCANDS "From the Outside Looking In..." 2018 Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering On November 26th, 27th and 28th, 2018 during the fourth anniversary of November being declared and proclaimed as "Indigenous Disability Awareness Month" in British Columbia BCANDS will host the 2018 "From the Outside Looking In..." - Indigenous Disability and Wellness
- [DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/disability-organizations-in-british-columbia/) - Advocacy Arts and Culture Children & Family Education & Employment Employment & Training Health & Wellness Mobility Recreation & Leisure Technology and Assistive Devices Advocacy Battered Women’s Support Services Counselling and advocacy, support groups, information and referrals for battered women. Training and education on violence against women for a wide range of audiences, from youth
- [British Columbia First Nation / Indigenous Communities](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/british-columbia-aboriginal-communities/) - View BC First Nations in a larger map Note: We are experiencing some techincal problems some links may not work, we hope to have this corrected shortly. Thank you for your understanding. First Nation Leadership Address Phone Fax Location Website Akisq'nuk First Nation (Akisqnuk) 3050 HIGHWAY 93 / 95 WINDERMERE, BC V0B 2L2 (250) 342-6301 (250)
- [BCANDS AGM Reports](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/agm-reports/) - The BCANDS Annual General Meetings are held in Victoria, British Columbia at the BCANDS main office. BCANDS 2012 - 2013 Annual Report BCANDS 2011 - 2012 Annual Report
- [Provincial Health Services Authority - Aboriginal Health](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/provincial-health-services-authority/) - The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of seven health authorities – the other six health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services. PHSA operates provincial agencies including BC Children's Hospital, BC Transplant, and
- [BCANDS Programs and Services](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/programs-and-services/)
- [University of Victoria – School of Social Work](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/university-of-victoria-social-work-program-2/) - BCANDS is proud and very appreciative to have developed a mutually beneficial relationship between the University of Victoria's - School of Social Work and our Society. For the past two years the University and the Society have collaborated to have practicum students from the School of Social Work complete their program hours at BCANDS, assisting in
- [First Nations Health Authority](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/first-nations-health-authority-2/) - At a historic assembly in May 2011, the First Nations Health Council, BC Chiefs & Health Leaders decided to embark on a journey to play a greater role in their own health and wellness, including through creating a BC First Nations Health Authority, and establishing a new health partnership with federal and provincial governments. Mandate
- [HEALTH RESOURCES](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/health-resources/) - British Columbia Hospitals (Click to open PDF) British Columbia Medical Health Officers (Click to open PDF) BC Health Authorities and Service Plans (Click on links to open) Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA 2012 - 2015 Service Plan Vancouver Coastal Health Authority - VCH 2012 - 2015 Service Plan Fraser Health Authority - FHA 2012 - 2015 Service
- [NON PROFIT / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/non-profit-organizations/) - Vernon and Area Canadian Mental Health Association - http://vernon.cmha.bc.ca/ The Mental Illness Family Support Centre - Providing support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who have a mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue. http://www.mifsc.ca/ Brain Trust Canada - Okanagan - Provides community rehabilitation to persons with brain injury. - http://www.braintrustcanada.com/ Community Dental Access
- [BCANDS Membership Application](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands-membership-application/) - STEP 1: DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM Please download & fill out the following form, then save the file and upload it below: Download: BCANDS Membership Application (note: you adobe reader to view PDFs, click here to download)
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/upcoming-events/)
- [GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES ](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/grants-scholarships-bursaries/) - Canada Student Grants http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/postsec/money/grants/gindex.shtml These grants help students and families manage the cost of post-secondary education are provided through a single program. Grants do not need to be paid back. Canada Student Grants are predictable, easy to apply for, and are provided to students at the beginning and in the middle of the school year.
- [Questions / Comments? Send BCANDS an email](https://www.bcands.bc.ca/contact-us/questions-comments-send-bcands-an-email/) - * indicates required field Email: * Subject: * Message: * CAPTCHA Code: *

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