Social Services

Gulf Island Secondary School's Aboriginal Education Advisory Council

The Educational Advisory Council guides and assists the school district with its implementation of the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement and its use of resources related to aboriginal learning support and culture and language programming.more info

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Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (GICEL)

The Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning is an ecological exploration program connecting people with nature using the unique and wonderful ecosystems of the spectacular southern Gulf Islands.more info

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School District #64
Box 496
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W1
Phone: (250) 539-0619
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Gulf Islands Families Together Society (G.I.F.T.S.)

GIFTS supports people with disabilities by recognizing their right to employment, social, recreational, educational access and housing.more info

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152 McPhillips Avenue
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8
Phone: (250) 537-4744
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Gulf Islands School District #64

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112 Rainbow Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2K3
Phone: (250) 537-5548
Fax: (250) 537-4200
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Gulf Islands School District Early Success Program

The Early Success program focuses on our youngest students, providing them with a strong start to school.more info

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112 Rainbow Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2K3
Phone: (250) 537-6513
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Gulf Islands Secondary School/ Phoenix Secondary Alternate Program

Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) is located on Salt Spring Island in the Gulf Islands School District.more info

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232 Rainbow Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2A9
Phone: (250) 537-9944
Fax: (250) 537-9512
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Housing First Program

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Island Community Services
129 Hereford Avenue
, Salt Spring Island, BC
Phone: 250-537-9971 ext. 234
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Income Assistance

Provides employment and assistance (BCEA) for individuals who are in need of financial assistance and are eligible for benefits.more info

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Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
toll free: 1-866-866-0800
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Indian Residential School Survivors Society

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society assists First Peoples in BC to recognize and be holistically empowered from the primary and generational effects of residential schools by supporting research, promoting awareness, establishing partnerships and advocating for justice and healing.more info

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toll free: 1-800-721-0066
24 hour crisis line: 1-866-925-4419
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Island Natural Growers

Island Natural Growers welcomes everyone including farmers, gardeners, educators and consumers who share a vision for a local food system based on organic production methods.more info

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The Gulf Islands chapter of Canadian Organic Growers
106 Old Scott Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2L6
Phone: (250) 537-5511
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