About All Nations

Outreach Society

The All Nations Outreach Society is a registered non-profit under the BC Societies Act, governed by a Board of Directors

and equipped with an established bank account and essential requirements for applying for and managing grant or contribution funding.

Our work is rooted in a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the importance of meeting individuals where they are on their healing journey.

We are committed to offering holistic, continuous support grounded in unconditional love and care.

We understand that trust is fragile, once built, it must be honored and carefully maintained.

The All Nations Outreach Society actively collaborates on strategies that respond to the complex realities of

intergenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous peoples and communities.

We recognize that the impact of trauma varies based on factors such as community size, geographic isolation,

jurisdictional limitations, governance structures, and the availability of social infrastructure. We work to identify gaps in services and strive to address them.

Together with our Board, partners, and volunteers, we are building and sharing a network of resources

to provide consistent, sustainable, culturally respectful, and non-judgmental support.

Our goal is to ensure that Indigenous individuals have access to compassionate care, especially during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

 

Meet the team

JAMES HARRY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

James carries the story of healing not only for himself, but for his community. A proud Haisla man, his path has taken him through the shadows of childhood trauma and the long journey of addiction, experiences that shaped his deep understanding of what it means to survive in the urban landscape of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). For the past 11 years, James has walked a path of recovery, ceremony, and community leadership.

In 2017, James became the first Haisla outreach and peer support worker serving urban Indigenous people in the DTES. He brought with him teachings of respect, trust, and cultural safety, grounding his work in Indigenous values and a trauma-informed lens. When the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis intensified in 2020, James responded by founding the All Nations Outreach Society (ANOS), a grassroots initiative rooted in Indigenous ways of caring and collective responsibility. What began as 12 meals shared with relatives on the street has grown into a powerful community movement, now serving 70,000 meals annually and walking alongside over 360 individuals each week.

James’s leadership is not defined by titles, but by his ability to create space for culture, ceremony, and kinship in places long forgotten by mainstream systems. In 2023, he was recognized with the BC Achievement Award but for James, the true recognition comes from the trust of the people he serves.

Today, as Executive Director of ANOS, James continues to uphold Indigenous teachings and community-driven solutions, lifting others as he was lifted; walking with the people, for the people

email: james@allnationsoutreachsociety.org

phone: 778-791-2911

JADE DOOLAN

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Jade is a proud Two-Spirit Nisga’a man from the Nisga’a Nation on the Northwest Coast of British Columbia, and also has roots in Salmon Arm with the Secwépemc people. Since 2010, Jade has made his home in the Vancouver Tri-Cities area.

Walking the Red Road, Jade celebrates six years of sobriety on October 5th each year and continues his healing journey with strength and humility. His lived experience in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) has shaped his commitment to helping others who are seeking wellness and transformation.

Jade studied Community Support Work at Sprott Shaw College and has been engaged in outreach work long before joining All Nations Outreach Society in November 2024. His role with the Society includes leading and coordinating several programs, such as:

  • Feed the People Program

  • Elder’s Program

  • Search Party Mobilization

  • Clothing Drive Coordination

He advocates for clients by supporting their entry into detox and treatment programs, ensuring they have ongoing encouragement and visitation throughout their recovery journey. He also mentors residents and community members, fostering hope and resilience.

Deeply rooted in culture, Jade is an executive member of the T’samiks Nisga’a Cultural Dancers. He actively participates in Hobiye’e and cultural performances throughout the year, carrying forward teachings and traditions that strengthen both his own path and the community he serves.

778-554-0557

jade@allnationsoutreachsociety.org

MARCUS EDGARS

RESIDENT OUTREACH WORKER

Marcus brings not only lived experience but also deep cultural knowledge and personal commitment to the work we do.

After courageously stepping out of his comfort zone on his journey of sobriety, Marcus chose to dedicate himself to outreach rather than returning to his former trade work. This decision speaks to his strength of character and his desire to uplift others in their own healing journeys.

Through his role with All Nations Outreach Society, Marcus is actively working to reconnect members of his Nation to their traditional Haida roots, offering pathways to self-improvement, cultural revitalization, and community healing.

Marcus has been instrumental in encouraging individuals to consider the benefits of treatment and wellness, while providing compassionate guidance grounded in both culture and lived experience.

Marcus’s contributions are essential to the work of our Society. His presence not only strengthens our team but also brings hope and cultural pride to those we serve.

Marcus is a role model, a bridge-builder, and an advocate for healing within Indigenous communities.

604-328-8524

marcus@allnationsoutreachsociety.org

  • Andrea Burrell (Doolan)

    President

  • Deborah Baker - K’ana

    Squamish Nation, Namgis and shishalth descendant

    Proud Mother of 5 Adult Children

    Grandma of 1

    Squamish Nation Council Member since 2005

    Director Community Programs, VCF since 2023

    Active Board Member and Secretary of ANOS since 2021

    Healing Journey over 30 years

    Lived experience as an Indian Residential School Survivor

    Grateful to help where and when I can

    Huy chexw a \o/ 

  • Troy Abromaitis - Treasurer

    Troy MacBeth Abromaitis is a proud Nlaka’pamux man and member of Lytton First Nation, and a 60s Scoop Survivor whose journey has been shaped by resilience, return, and a deep commitment to his people. He serves as Senior Development Manager with Musqueam Capital Corporation and as a Board Director with the Lytton First Nation Economic Development Corporation. Troy has dedicated his career to advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation and community development, while staying closely connected to the work of rebuilding his home community of Lytton after the devastating wildfires. His contributions have been recognized with honours such as the BC Community Achievement Award and the King Charles III Coronation Medal, but his greatest reward is the opportunity to give back in a good way to the communities he serves. 

  • Lynn Doolan - Board Member

    Board Member

    Carrissa “Lynn” Doolan, member of the Lax Kw’alaams Band, Tsimshian/Gitxsan Nation

    I belong to the Gitwilgyots Tribe, House of Gams’nas.  I am Ganhada (Raven) and my traditional name is Huny Gama Hyets which translates to All The Copper.

    I currently work at First Nations Financial Management Board as Executive Assistant to the Standards and Certification Business Line.  My previous work experience was Program Assistant at the Justice Institute of BC – Adult Probation; Kwikwetlem First Nation – Lands and Resource Assistant; Lax Kw’alaams Bands – Assistant Administrator; Executive Secretary to Chief and Council.

    My passion is to work for our Indigenous people and help in anyway that I can.

PAUL WINDSOR, HAISLA NATION

PAUL WINDSOR, HAISLA NATION

This is my depiction of the sun; it speaks to what  James has started.

In the rays, the hands are all the people and organizations that have to stepped forward to help James get All Nations Outreach Society off the ground. The ones with no hands are the people and organizations that are yet to come to help get him where All Nations Outreach needs to be.

Logo designed by Paul Windsor, Haisla Nation

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