Frontline Workers on the Back Burner is a newly released report and action plan from the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, calling for important changes in the gender-based violence response sector.
Here are some of the key recommendations from the action plan.
Read the full report: /frontline-workers-report
Link in bio!
Now Live: Frontline Workers on the Back Burner, A VAVPP Report & Action Plan
We’re honoured to share the outcomes of a two‑year research collaboration between VAFCS and the SFU Faculty of Health Sciences, grounded in the voices and experiences of frontline workers, sector leaders, and policy makers. 
The findings highlight urgent challenges facing anti‑violence frontline workers - from unstable funding to heavy workloads and affordability pressures. 
To support real change, the accompanying Action Plan offers 20 recommendations aimed at improving systemic accountability, securing sustainable funding, ensuring living wages, increasing access to affordable housing, and strengthening organizational support across the sector. 
Visit our website to read the full report & action plan. The link is also in our Bio!
#VAVPP #VAFCS #GBVPrevention #FrontlineWorkers #CommunityCare #AntiViolenceSector #IndigenousLed
Status Card & SIN Clinic
April 9 | 10AM–3PM
@ Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
Apply, renew, or recover your Status Card or SIN.
📞 604-251-7955 to register
Deadline: April 8
VAFCS is pleased to introduce Charles and Ted, two elders who are regulars at the centre.
These 2 young fellas share where they are from and their experiences.
Please go to our Youtube Channel to view this video.
Please support our new Youtube channel by subscribing, liking and sharing this and other videos on our new Youtube channel.
#vafcselders #vafcsonline #vafcschannel #vafcseldersprogram #vafcsmeals #vafcseldersoutings
Join us this Saturday, November 8, 2025 for the National Indigenous Veterans Day Community Celebration.
The day begins with the Open Ceremony at 312 Main (9:00 am, sign-in 8:30 am) followed by the Honour March to Victory Square and Wreath-Laying service (10:45–1:30 pm).
Reception and gathering to follow at VAFCS, 1607 E Hastings, 2:00–3:30 pm.
🎶 Host drum: Buffalo Spirit
🎥 Streamed live on 1607 E Hastings.LIVE
👣 Traditional dress encouraged – all are welcome to take part.
Artwork: Poppy by Andy Everson
#IndigenousVeteransDay #VAFCS #Community #Remembrance #BuffaloSpirit #IndigenousArtists #IndigenousVeterans
VAFCS this week:
We were pleased to host Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies (Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha) University of Canterbury.
On this special day, it was announced that it as an elder's birthday and songs were shared!!
We enjoyed having our family from NewZealand here!
#vafcsrelationships #VAFCS&Maori #wewelcomeyou #aotahi #vafcselder #happybirthday #Indigenoussong #Indigenousways #Indigenoushonoring
Happy Halloween from VAFCS!!😄🎃👻
* have fun and be safe put there 🧡✨️🙌
#vafcshaĺloween #vafcsfun #dothe monstermash #trickortreat #besafe #happyhalloween🎃👻
Grateful to the Dr. Peter Centre for three meaningful days of learning and sharing in Supporting the Culture of Harm Reduction. Looking forward to more opportunities to come together and continue this important work.
Walking Like Warriors is a free self-defence workshop for Indigenous youth, women, and 2Spirit people.
Learn practical tools for safety and confidence through martial arts demos, body language awareness, and street-smart strategies.
Everyone is welcome, all ages, sizes, and abilities.
Email [email protected] for more info or to register.
Previous VAFCS Board member Allen Derouin stopped by the centre to chat. He is pointing to this picture in the display case. Allen is an Aboriginal Veteran, serving as a Sergeant Major, President of the National Aboriginal Veterans and an elder who has shared many ceremonies at VAFCS. You can watch his video on VAFCS's new Youtube channel, link in the profile.
#vafcselder #aboriginalveteran #vafcscommunity #VAFCSceremony #elderwisdom #elderguidance #vafcsonline
