The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society recognizes that it operates on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations, including but not limited to the Xwsepsum, Songhees, and WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) Peoples.  We respect indigenous people’s connection to the land and respect their diverse traditions and practices within these territories.  

Through our work, we acknowledge that colonialism and systemic racism has impacted generations of indigenous people and continues to harm the youth and families that we serve at VYES.