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—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

DELRAE MCDONALD

OUTREACH WORKER

Delrae is a proud member of the St’át’imc Nation. She is an Outreach Worker in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, supporting Indigenous community members through hands-on harm reduction, shelter checks, and consistent client outreach.

With lived experience in recovery and a certificate in Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), she brings both personal insight and culturally grounded training to the work she does in the DTES.

She also helps procure, prepare, and distribute lunches with Feed The People, handing out Lillooet sage bundles to those seeking medicine, and assist families in searching for missing loved ones.

She loves this work because it allows her to give back to the community, support people in need, build meaningful connections, and help create safe spaces where people feel seen, valued, and heard.

Delrae’s work is grounded in empathy, cultural connection, and a deep commitment to walking alongside people in their healing journey—uplifting our communities through care, compassion, and Indigenous strength.

email: delrae@allnationsoutreachsociety.org

phone: 604-328-8524

RICCI GRAFTON

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Ricci is an Indigenous Matriarch-in-Training from the Lil’wat Nation with over 15 years of experience in social work, grounded in outreach, advocacy, and community care. Her work centers on building trusted relationships with individuals who have experienced homelessness, trauma, and systemic barriers—especially within Indigenous communities.

Ricci brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the frontlines. She has spent her career supporting people in vulnerable situations, offering resources, connection, and a consistent presence. Whether she’s helping someone access housing, navigate social services, or simply holding space for their story, Ricci leads with empathy, respect, and cultural understanding.

email: ricci@allnationsoutreachsociety.org

phone: 604-250-6510