Inspiring Resilience, Care, and Justice in Community
What is Restorative Justice?
Who Are We?
We share clear definitions, practical tools, and real-life examples of Restorative Justice, rooted in Indigenous traditions worldwide. We commit to practicing and sharing these approaches with respect, not appropriation. As a volunteer-run board, we focus our time and resources on projects that advance our mission—from creative initiatives to community engagement.
Our Work
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You’re Welcome Here
We enthusiastically welcome new volunteers - whether as members or guests.
If you’re inspired to connect with us, please reach out to info@varj.ca.
We are a volunteer board and do not have the capacity or funding to offer paid positions or internships at this time.
Inspiring peaceful, resilient and socially just communities.
We also acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the mi ce:p kʷətxʷiləm (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations. The roots of RJ lie in Indigenous traditions of justice and community, and we honor and learn from those origins in our work.
The Vancouver Association for Restorative Justice (VARJ) is a non-profit dedicated to advancing Restorative Justice (RJ) as a way to resolve conflict and “right” personal and social wrongs in our community and beyond. We have a strong history of working alongside Indigenous organizations and individuals to deliver workshops and services that meet diverse community needs.
VARJ is not tied to any single religious tradition. We honor, respect, and work alongside the spiritual and cultural traditions of diverse communities and Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world.