Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centres (UMAYC)

The Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre (UMAYC) program is funded by the department of Canadian Heritage.  The objective of the program is to provide accessible, community-based, culturally relevant projects for Aboriginal youth designed to develop their skills and knowledge.  Projects are focused on life skills, health, personal development, cultural development, community involvement and leadership development. UMAYC aims to improve the cultural, social, economic and personal prospects of urban Aboriginal youth.

MNA UMAYC projects endeavor to:

•  Adopt a holistic approach to develop spiritual, emotional, physical and mental well-being; 
•  Incorporate Aboriginal values, cultures, and traditional practices; 
•  Promote cultural awareness by providing opportunities for all Aboriginal youth to explore and learn about Aboriginal languages and cultures; 
•  Promote cultural awareness in the community at large; and 
•  Recognize and respect the distinctiveness among Aboriginal cultures.

MNA UMAYC programs run every year from April 1st – March 31st.  They vary from jigging lessons, fiddling lessons, after school homework programs, the UMAYC Program Coordinator at 1-800-252-7553 or 1-780-455-2200.