Welcome to Warriors Against Violence
Working to end violence in our communities.

The Warriors Against Violence Society is committed to helping First Nations families unlearn abusive and violent behaviors and reclaim their traditional values of equality, honor and respect for themselves and others. WAV began as a program for assaultive aboriginal men. Today, there are services for men, women, families and youth. Adult groups meet twice weekly at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver.

Our Approach Our Approach: To improve awareness about Family Violence for Aboriginal communities both on and off ...

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Youth Programs WAV Youth Offers recreational, educational, and cultural activities for Aboriginal youth ages 13 to ...

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Joyce Fosella, M.Ed.

Joyce Fossella B.A. M.Ed. is currently the Executive Director of the Warriors Against Violence Society where she has worked since 1998. She is a member of the Lil’wat nation in British Columbia, Canada.  Joyce has worked extensively in the First Nations community in the education, employment and the health and wellness fields.  Joyce co-facilitates group...

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Joseph Fossella Sr.

Joseph Fossella Sr. is a co-founder and a counselor/facilitator for Warriors Against Violence Society. He is a member of the Sechelt Nation in British Columbia, Canada. Joseph has worked in the First Nations community for over fifteen years.  Recently, he has served Corrections Services Canada as an Elder, working with the Aboriginal inmates who come...

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