The British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, or as more commonly known, BCANDS, is a provincial, not for profit, charitable society serving the unique and diverse health, disability and health resource needs of the Aboriginal population of British Columbia. BCANDS is a “stand alone” organization and the only organization of its type in Canada.
Indigenous Disability Canada has a service to assist eligible Indigenous persons and families with disabilities in navigating and obtaining disability related benefits across Canada. The National Indigenous Navigation Services (NINS) is free of charge and available in all parts of Canada. They can be reached directly at 1-888-815-5511, by asking for a NINS Navigator, by email at ninsadmin@bcands.bc.ca, or by filling out the NINS Request for Services Form on the BCANDS website.
