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
Documents
Contacts
Brie-Anne Kirby
Home Support
250.651.7900 ext 314
Sophie Carlson
Home Support
250.651.7900 ext 314
