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About Us

Who We Are

Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), more commonly known as IDC/BCANDS, is an internationally recognized and award-winning national Indigenous not-for-profit Society serving the unique and diverse disability needs of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. IDC/BCANDS is a “stand-alone” organization and is one of the only organizations of its type in Canada. IDC/BCANDS holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

IDC/BCANDS provides a wide range of services to eligible individuals, families, and organizations, both within Indigenous communities and in urban and rural centres. If you are an Indigenous person with a disability, or a community or organization requiring disability information and support services, IDC/BCANDS may be able to assist.

Our Mission

Advancing the unique disability and health priorities of Indigenous Peoples through collaboration, consultation, and the delivery of comprehensive client services.

Our Vision

An inclusive and accessible Canada for all Indigenous Peoples and families with disabilities where their disability and health priorities/needs are identified, planned for and addressed through relevant, responsive, and holistic programs, services, and policies.

Programs & Services

IDC/BCANDS engages in a variety of services and initiatives to assist Indigenous individuals and families living with disabilities. Some of these include:
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Stay in Touch!

www.bcands.bc.ca 
 
Toll-Free: 1-888-815 -5511 
 
IDC/BCANDS 2026 National Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering - Please email: gathering@bcands.bc.ca
 
BC Capital Region: (250) 381-7303 
General Inquiries - Please email:  bcands@bcands.bc.ca  

National Capital Region (Ottawa): (613) 899-6893
Ottawa Inquires - Please email: idcnc@bcands.bc.ca 

Find Us Online

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  IDC/BCANDS British Columbia Office

  #6 - 1610 Island Highway

  Victoria, British Columbia - V9B 1H8

  IDC/BCANDS Ontario Office

  130 Albert Street, Suite 1103

  Ottawa, Ontario - K1P 5G4

Toll Free: 1-888-815-5511

Fax: 613-565-0065

Email: gathering@bcands.bc.ca 

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© 2025 - 2026 by Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

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