We, the Health & Social Team exist to assist Taku River Tlingit First Nation Citizens , families, and the community to live in wellness by working with them to provide programs and services that promote healing and strengthen culture.
Youth
- Youth Council meetings
- Sport Nights
- Homework Club
- Storytelling Around The Fire
- Afterschool Programs at Culture Center
Community Health
- Healthy lifestyle & Diabetes prevention workshops
- Tuesday & Thursday Community Lunches – Deb Wesley, Cook
- Diabetes Prevention Materials: Books, Guides, Recipes
- Food Fish -Wild Salmon from Taku River
- Medical Travel
- First Nation Health Benefits
- Food Bank, In conjunction with the Whitehorse Food Bank – Gunalcheesh to A-1 for donating delivery services!
- Meals on Wheels – Gunalcheesh to the Volunteer coordinators and cooks and bakers at the Comfortable Pew Meals on Wheels Kitchen!
- Home Care Services – Staffed by Ruth Ward and Greta Thorlakson
Wellness
- Mental Health Crisis Management
- Solvent Abuse Program
- Wellness Program (NNADAP)
- Client Treatment intake
- Aftercare and follow up
- Workshops
- Referrals to outside organizations
Children and Family Support
- Workshops
- Family Support Services
- Ministry of Family and Children’s Services
- Referral to outside agencies
- Client Treatment Intake
- Aftercare and follow up
Cultural Outreach
- Healing Camps, Family Camps, Ceremonies
- Work with Elders, Clan Leaders, and Community Wellness Worker
- Gathering Around The Fire
- Home Coming Ceremonies
- Workshops
Centre for culture
- Make regalia
- Carve
- Sew
- Weave
- Dance
- Paddle
Counselling Services Available in Whitehorse
Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP)
Professional, confidential counselling is available in Whitehorse through the IRS RHSP for Survivors of Indian Residential Schools and their families.
Eligible clients from Atlin can access counselling in Whitehorse, and travel assistance may be available.
To connect with a counsellor or learn more, call:
📞 1-800-464-8106
The IRS RHSP provides emotional, cultural, and mental health supports to help individuals and families address the impacts of Indian Residential Schools.
For full program details, eligibility, and additional support options, Click here
SWWG Land Family Proposals CLOSED – Contact team for more information.
Thank you for applying for the SWWG land Family Proposals for equipment or access to on-the-land activities.
Applications were open from July 1 to October 31, 2025.
Each household is eligible to apply for $1,000, with families that have children eligible for up to $1,500. Funds must be used before February 28, 2026.
Please submit completed proposals to Latseeni Daakahidi staff before October 31st to remain eligible. Unfortunately, late proposals will not be approved.
Application forms can be picked up at:
The Health and Wellness office in Atlin
The ATELP office at the Taku Group of Companies
The TRTFN Whitehorse Office on Strickland Street
Or completed online form can be filled out here
If you have any questions, reach out to Megan Wenschlag (email preferred) at
hss.mgr@gov.trtfn.com or call 250-651-7900 ext. 305 / 867-687-4424.