Art Contest

Dont forget to enter our Art contest ! In honour of National Indigenous Peoples day coming up on June 21, we’re holding our annual art contest for all Indigenous youth and children in BC, ages 5-19. Please submit entries by June 12 to [email protected] with name, age, telephone number, and address. We will provide $100 honoraria for art we use …

Vote on a Hoodie Colour! Contest!

CONTEST- Cast your vote for your favourite hoodie colour! Every Vote is entered to win a hoodie! 2 winners will be announced! Each winner will receive a hoodie in the winning colour!  Enter on each platform for more chances to win. Instagram, Youth Portal and by email [email protected] Contest Closes June 14 and winner announced June 15

Fishing this summer

Join us for a session either June 26, July 28, or Aug 18 from 11am-2pm at the Abbotsford Trout Hatchery!   We will share a lunch, learn about the fish in the Fraser Valley and have an opportunity to fish in the afternoon. All equipment and supplies are included. Workshop is open to Indigenous children and youth Ages 6-19 . …

Instagram contest

Where is the VV Vehicle? Post your answer on our instagram contest for your chance to win!

New Youth Drop in Space

Just a quick reminder of the new location for Xyolhemeylh’s Youth Drop in space located in Chilliwack at #8 -9305 Hazel st. Currently the drop in is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-430pm   The drop in is open to ALL Indigenous youth ages 12-24 and they can access: Support with Jobs and School Applications Free Hygiene products, access to showers …

Art Contest

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day coming up on June 21, we’re holding our annual art contest for all Indigenous children and youth in BC, ages 5 to 19. Please submit entries by June 12 to [email protected] with name, age, telephone number and address. We will provide a $100 honoraria for art we use in greeting cards and publications.

Spring Moccasin Workshop

That’s a wrap! Our Spring Moccasin workshop series has finished. We are so thankful for Elder Jean for sharing his teachings with youth over the last 4 weeks. Youth were able to create beautiful Moccasins

Moose Hide Campaign Day

  May 14 is Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day to stand together against gender-based violence.   The Moose Hide Campaign began in BC through an Indigenous-led movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children and all those on the gender spectrum. It is now a national movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians who are …

BCCYICW Event, celebrating YOUth June 6

Visions and Voices is excited to share the upcoming annual BC Child and Youth in Care event happening on Saturday June 6th , 11am-3pm at Tzeachten Sports field . Xyolhemeylh will be celebrating YOUth with a large BBQ event, full of fun activities such as face painting, bouncy castles, an inflatable obstacle course, crafts, Jumbo field games and more! Compete against …

Indigenous Role Model Ceremony

Congratulations to the selected Indigenous Role Models in the Abbotsford School District! Your hard work and dedication have been recognized. Wishing you all the best in your journeys. Your Ancestors are so proud of you! Thank you for being an inspiration to others and a great role model!