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Aboriginal Life in Vancouver Enhancement

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Indigenous people
  • Workers and trade unions
  • Business and industry
  • Children and youth
  • Local authorities
  • Women
  • Non-governmental organization
Involvement in UN Partnerships: Yes
If yes, explain in detail: ALIVE has received a 2014 grant from the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in support of ALIVE's Gen 7 Aboriginal youth role model program which runs Aboriginal-led, inclusive, non-fee recreational services in 8 Vancouver area community centres.
Affiliation with other organizations: UNPFII, Our Place, NICCSS, FNES, Cupe 15, UBC, Ryerson University, Queens University, Nipissing University, Vancouver Foundation, Motivate Canada, United Way

Social Development

Affiliation with other organizations: UNPFII, Our Place, NICCSS, FNES, Cupe 15, University of British Columbia, Ryerson University, Queens University, Nipissing University, Vancouver Foundation, Motivate Canada, United Way
Purpose of the organization: ALIVE exists to promote, foster and develop the social, cultural, economic and physical well-being of urban Aboriginal peoples. ALIVE works through strategic partnerships with existing NGOs, service providers, mainstream community institutions and local and provincial governments to support the development of inclusive, integrated, holistic local service networks that reflect and respect the needs, cultures, aspirations and aptitudes of urban Aboriginal community members, and allow the meaningful participation of Aboriginal peoples as leaders and partners, not clients or patients.

Advancement of Women

Affiliation with other organizations: Our Place, NICCSS

Public Administration and Development Management

Involvement in Public Administration: ALIVE has acted as an advisor to Vancouver city council, the UAPAC (Urban Aboriginal Peoples Advisory Committee to the city of Vancouver), Vancouver Parks Board, and the Downtown Eastside and Urban Aboriginal committees in the Vancouver LAPP (Local Area Planning Process). ALIVE has also presented findings and recommendations to Assembly of First Nations task force on Indigenous Women.
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