Sep
04
2025
From her first role at Sasamat in 2014 to now leading as Executive Director, Kristen Hyodo’s journey is one of transformation, purpose, and passion. What started as temporary move grew into a lifelong commitment to outdoor education, youth leadership,...
Aug
25
2025
May’ My name is Marisa Law, the illustrator of the ANHBC Strategic Transformation Forest Ecosystem. I am 22 and an urban Indigenous (Upper Smelqmix/Upper Similkameen) / Settler youth artist residing on Coast Salish Territory.Since a young age, I have...
Aug
21
2025
The Aging with Pride event, launched in 2020 by QMUNITY in partnership with Gordon Neighbourhood House and other amazing local organizations, began as a way for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors to celebrate Pride together during the isolation of the pandemic. Since...
Jul
28
2025
For more than a century, Sheila Kirkby’s family has been quietly woven into the fabric of Vancouver. Her grandfather was born at home in 1890 at the corner of Seymour and Drake Streets, her grandmother lived at 249 Keefer...
Jun
26
2025
Spotlighting one of our amazing team members so you can learn more about the people who help make our organization what it is. This time, we’re chatting with Danielle Verzosa from Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House about their role as...
Jun
16
2025
A Q&A with Claudia Sjoberg, Pedalheads CEO
In this Q&A interview with Claudia Sjoberg, founder and CEO of Pedalheads, we discuss her longtime involvement with neighborhood houses across Canada, starting with Cedar Cottage, highlighting her role in creating welcoming and...
Jun
16
2025
By Penny Bradley, Executive Director Alex House
Not everything that is beautiful starts out that way. Our Reconciliation journey with Semiahmoo First Nation started with a misstep, which resulted from not understanding the traditional protocols of the people whose land...
Jun
16
2025
By Jenna Otto-Wray, Communications & Engagement Director, ANHBC Central Services
Anyone who gets to spend time at Sasamat Outdoor Centre knows that it is a magical, connected and tranquil place - filled with lively campers, leaders and volunteers in the...
Jun
16
2025
By Danielle Verzosa, Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
When Safa Abdulmalk arrived in Canada at the age of 11, she carried with her the weight of a difficult and disrupted childhood. Born inside a taxi on...
Jun
09
2025
National Indigenous History Month
Journey of Listening, Learning, and Sharing
At ANHBC neighbourhood houses, we are committed to listening, learning, and sharing our insights as we actively work towards decolonization. We believe in fostering a deep understanding and respect for Indigenous...