I hope this message finds you all well as we transition from summer to the fall and winter months. The summer season is a busy time for our communities as we harvest the foods that will sustain us, spend time with family, and nurture our traditions. It is a labor of love, but we all are a part of sustaining our communities and keeping our cultures thriving. Whether through harvesting, learning our languages, or simply caring for one another, your efforts are an expression of our tribal values and commitment to the continuation of our cultures.
This year, we celebrated the raising of three new totem poles in Southeast Alaska, each one carved with meaning and purpose. While at the totem pole raising in Craig, Alaska, it was beautifully stated, “We’re out of the surviving part of our history; we’re now in the thriving part of our history.” This sentiment resonated deeply with me. As I watched each totem pole raised, I couldn’t help but feel the love of our communities, resilience of our people, and the healing our culture provides.
As we enter fall, the changing seasons remind us of life’s cyclical nature and the importance of reflecting on and preparing for what lies ahead. Many of us will be attending Koo.éex’s, a time for us to gather, strengthen our community bonds, and reflect on our loved ones and heritage.
We all have a vital role in sustaining our communities and preserving our way of life. That means we all need to make our voices heard in the upcoming General Election.
As Alaska Natives, our vote is a powerful tool to shape a future that reflects our values and aspirations. Voting is not just a right, but a sacred duty our ancestors fought tirelessly for. By exercising our right to vote, we honor their legacy and ensure their voices continue to echo. We vote not just for ourselves, but for the generations yet to come. We vote to create a world where their voices are heard, their rights are respected, and their dreams are possible.
Let’s continue looking toward the future together and ensure we all vote and make our voices count. Together, we can uphold the values that make us strong and resilient. Every voice matters, and your vote is your power. Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa for your ongoing dedication and contributions to our communities.
Chalyee Éesh, Richard J. Peterson Tlingit & Haida President
Voice Your Vote in the Upcoming Elections
Tlingit & Haida Helps Sitka Stay Online After Loss of Internet
It's time to make your voice heard! Voting is one of the most powerful ways to ensure that our communities and our issues are represented. This election season, let's stand together and make a difference.
Why Vote?
Your vote influences decisions on policies, funding and representation that impact our lives and our future.
How to Get Involved
Register to Vote: Check your registration status and update your information.
Educate Yourself: Learn about the candidates and issues on the ballot.
Vote Early: Take advantage of early voting opportunities if available.
Encourage Others: Spread the word and help friends and family get to the polls!
Let’s honor our ancestors and shape our future. Every vote counts and every voice matters. Make sure your voice is heard!
One day after the community of Sitka, Alaska lost internet service, Tlingit & Haida began exploring what it could do to help. Chris Cropley, director of Tlingit & Haida’s Broadband Department, Tidal Network, said any time there is an internet outage lasting more than a couple of hours, it most likely will last for weeks. The community of Sitka lost its internet service on August 29. The next day, Cropley and his team put a plan into motion to mobilize 24 Starlink devices to essential entities in the community. Cropley says Starlink is an alternative to internet service when communications infrastructure is interrupted.
Tidal Network created a list of critical community institutions that rely on the internet, including hospitals, schools, city government, and rescue services. “It was difficult to make phone calls,” said Cropley. “The Tidal Network team made calls to corporate offices in Juneau and other locations. Once word got out, Tidal Network received an overwhelming response about where and when services were needed.”
Rain Felkl, operations manager for Tidal Network, said the team of 13 facilitated the distribution of Tlingit & Haida’s Starlink systems for temporary use at several key community institutions and a local hotspot at the public library. “The day after the outage, 15 Starlink units were shipped from Juneau,” said Felkl. “From there, Luke Johnson, our Sitka Tidal Network employee, assisted with setup, troubleshooting, and support.”
Additional Starlink units were sent to expand coverage to more institutions. Felkl said since the start of the outage, Tidal Network’s Helpdesk remained on-call for the Sitka entities to address technical issues, answer inquiries, and manage the activation of Starlink networks on the backend. The response by Tidal Network has proven to be invaluable. For example, Cropley said the U.S. Coast Guard needed internet for maintenance work to certify equipment. “We also learned that support was needed at grocery stores, for purchasing groceries,” said Cropley. “Buses needed internet to get kids to and from school and internet at the public library.”
Tidal Network works to enhance broadband access and digital literacy, leveraging grants and partnerships with local tribes to improve internet infrastructure in Southeast Alaska.
Tidal Network employee Luke Johnson installs a Starlink unit in Sitka, AK. Photo courtesy of Sitka Sentinel’s James Poulson.
Transboundary Mining Conference Brings Indigenous Nations and International Government Officials Together
Panelists discuss measuring watershed health during a knowledge exchange at the Transboundary Mining conference
Protecting the lands and waters that have sustained our peoples for countless generations is a shared responsibility. For Indigenous people, the work is done to ensure our children inherit a world where our cultures thrive, our sovereign rights are respected, and our voices are heard. These sentiments echoed throughout the Indigenous-led Transboundary Mining conference hosted by Tlingit & Haida that brought together more than 175 people from across North America.
Indigenous leaders from Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia, community allies, as well as government officials from the United States and Canada, gathered in Juneau, Alaska to explore lessons learned and a shared-governance approach to protecting and remediating damage done to transboundary rivers.
Just beyond the political border from Southeast Alaska, the threat of contamination within shared watersheds from poorly regulated mining in British Columbia has become more real over the last decade. More than 30 large-scale gold and copper mines are in advanced stages of exploration, development, and operation, or already abandoned and contaminating the headwaters of rivers. This issue is not unique to Southeast Alaska; British Columbia mines are also actively impacting rivers that flow across the arbitrary border into the traditional territories of tribes in Washington, Idaho, and Montana, and without free, prior, and informed consent.
The third annual Transboundary Mining conference focused on the intersection of Indigenous stewardship and environmental protections, recognizing unity is crucial to safeguarding transboundary watersheds and traditional Indigenous territories, and international issues require international solutions.
“The challenges we face from transboundary mining and its impact on our sacred waters and lands are profound,” said Tlingit & Haida President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson. “As Indigenous leaders, we understand these are not just environmental issues. They are issues of sovereignty, cultural survival, and our right to protect the places that have sustained our people for countless generations.”
The conference was made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Allen Marine Tours, Goldbelt, Inc., Wilburforce Foundation, Alaska Conservation Foundation, and Schwabe. Their contributions, along with support provided by the Upper Columbia United Tribes, Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, and Douglas Indian Association, were instrumental in the success of this gathering.
Valerie Hillman Promoted
Congratulations to Valerie Ya Kon T’leix’/ X’atl du Hillman who has been promoted to Program Compliance Director.
Valerie’s career with Tlingit & Haida began over 40 years ago. She was just 17 years old when she joined the summer Youth Employment program to work under the Higher Education program with Emma Widmark. She then went on to the Office of the President where she worked under Judy George, who taught her all the skills of an executive secretary and also the unwavering standard for excellence, importance of being consistent and working hard, and most importantly to always think about how you can help your people and community.
Valerie found a work family and many opportunities to continue growing and giving back. She was never able to beat Judy’s masterful skill of writing in shorthand or typing up to 125 words per minute, but she found her own strengths and became an invaluable part of Tlingit & Haida’s team.
Prior to the promotion, Valerie served as manager of the Program Compliance Department. The department oversees Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Enrollment program, elections process, client service compliance and appeals, and provides technical assistance to Tlingit & Haida Community Councils and Southeast Alaska village tribes on matters related to enrollment and elections.
“I am fortunate to be a part of the Tlingit & Haida team,” said Val Hillman. “I am honored the Tribe entrusts me to lead and guide our team in the important work we have with tribal enrollment, elections, client complaints and appeals. Our tribal citizens are key to our existence.”
Valerie is Yeil (Raven) of the T’akdeintaan (Sea Pigeon) clan of the Mt. Fairweather Snail House, and Chookaneidi yádi. She grew up in Juneau, Alaska and is the daughter of Lillian Hillman and the late Ernie “Judge” Hillman Jr. of Hoonah, Alaska. Her maternal grandparents were Mary Wilson and Nick Marvin and paternal grandparents were Ernest Hillman Sr. and Alice Hillman.
Tribal ID Printers Installed in Communities
Do you need a new Tribal Identification (ID) card from Tlingit & Haida? Tribal ID printers have now been successfully placed in the following communities:
Anchorage, AK (725 East Fireweed Lane, Suite 420)
Lynnwood, WA (20700 44th Avene West, Suite 220)
Ketchikan & Saxman, AK (425 Jefferson Way, Suite 201)
Prince of Wales Island, AK (6488 Klawock-Hollis Highway, Suite 4)
Sitka, AK (204 Siginaka Way, Suite 200)
TRIBAL ID CARD
The Tribal ID printers is a significant step forward to help streamline the process for tribal citizens who need a new or replacement Tribal ID.
Tribal ID cards are more than just a piece of identification. They are a valid form of identification for traveling domestically on flights, border crossing into Canada by road, and voting at your polling location.
Because of the enhanced security features, Tribal ID cards have an expiration date and will need to be reissued every five (5) years. If your card has expired, contact the Program Compliance Department at 907.463.7146 or via email at enrollment@tlingitandhaida.gov to schedule an appointment and make sure to bring a valid form of identification.
Valerie Hillman
Anchor Funding Secured for Tlingit & Haida’s Generations Southeast Prince of Wales Campus
Significant, long-term funding has been secured for the Generations Southeast Prince of Wales Campus.
Under Alaska House Bill (HB) 148, Generations Southeast POW Campus will receive an annual reoccurring commitment of funding through the State of Alaska’s Technical Vocational and Education Program (TVEP) starting in 2025 with a initial award of $1.1MM in 2025. HB 148 reauthorizes TVEP and ensures the continuation and expansion of vital education and training initiatives across the state in essential workforce areas like construction, heavy-duty equipment operations and maintenance, and maritime navigation.
Representative Ashley Carrick and Senators Click Bishop and Donny Olson were instrumental in advocating for the TVEP’s reauthorization and securing increased funding.
Charles Edwardson is a certified Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) Instructor and the Director of the Generations Southeast Prince of Wales Campus. Finding sustainable funding for the campus has been a priority and his advocacy work has finally paid off.
“We are excited for the educational and vocational training opportunities the funding will provide not only to our tribal citizens, but also to the broader community,” said Edwardson. “I want to thank Senator Bert Stedman for answering the call and advocating for the Prince of Wales Campus to be included in HB 148. We’re bringing education closer to home for those who live outside of Juneau. I’m thrilled to keep moving forward on the good work we’re doing to support the region’s capacity to meet workforce needs.”
In addition to continuing to offer Alaska Commission of Postsecondary Education (ACPE) accredited courses, the Generations Southeast POW campus plans to install virtual reality simulators to provide realistic road time Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and other certified vocational trainings like maritime, small engine repair and installation, heavy equipment operators, administrative assistant, soft skills, and accounting.
Upcoming Trainings on POW Island
The Generations Southeast Prince of Wales (POW) Campus is a authorized postsecondary institution that provides opportunities for training and career advancement through high quality, academic and vocational education.
Upcoming Classes
October 8
Financial Literacy
In-Person & Virtual Option
November 12
Financial Literacy
In-Person & Virtual Option
Nov. 18 - Dec. 19
Admin Assistant Level 2
In-Person & Virtual Option
December 10
Financial Literacy
In-Person & Virtual Option
Learn More: www.generationssoutheast.org
For questions or more information, contact the Generations Southeast POW Campus at 907.463.8019.
Generations Southeast Prince of Wales Island Campus
Tribal Emergency Operations Center Activated in Response to Juneau Flooding
On August 6, 2024, Tlingit & Haida activated its Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) to respond to the Mendenhall River flooding in Juneau, Alaska. The TEOC operated for 11 days, responding to tribal citizens and community needs. Cresting at 15.99 feet, the above-average rise in water impacted about 100 homes in the valley, leaving many families with an uncertain future. The floodwaters severely impacted public infrastructure and private property, causing extensive damage to homes and vehicles. Residents were displaced from water-damaged homes potentially resulting in mold damage.
Tlingit & Haida and Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) worked together to stand up resources for tribal citizen households to put their lives back together. The Executive Council adopted Resolution EC 24-87, formalizing a disaster declaration and authorizing the Tribe to seek resources available through federal and state governments and other relevant authorities. The declaration facilitated a coordinated response and recovery effort and enabled the Tribe to enter into mutual aid agreements with local, state, and federal agencies.
Tlingit & Haida worked with construction teams from Southeast General Contractors, McGraw, Level, KIRA and THRHA to respond to damage at 45 tribal citizen homes and nine non-tribal citizen homes.
“The TEOC allows us to reinforce our sovereignty, making sure we have a tribally-responsive approach to helping our citizens in a disaster,” said Incident Commander Sabrina Grubitz.
“It’s devastating to see what people are going through and hear that some people had minutes to respond, it’s emotional,” said President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson.
Throughout the week, President Peterson and 1st Vice President Rob Sanderson Jr. toured the area with Governor Mike Dunleavy, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, Representative Mary Peltola and Juneau’s state legislators and City & Borough of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon. “Every direction I looked in the neighborhood were Tlingit & Haida crews helping families. So I’m full of pride and I’m humbled by this. It’s an incredible feeling to be able to show up.”
TEOC Incident Command Team
Public Safety Director: Jason Wilson
Incident Commander: Sabrina Grubitz
Finance Section Chief: Tracy Draper
Operations Section Chief: Dan Woods
Planning Section Chief: Rhonda Butler
Logistics Section Chief: Charlie Fale
Safety Coordinator: Larry Gamez
Liaison Officer: Evanne Katasse-Roberts
Public Information Officer: Brandon Chappell
Safety Officer: Marianna Moreno-Goodwin
Staging Manager: Louis Tagaban
Situational Awareness: Alisha Sell
Transportation Manager: Royal (RJ) Hill Jr.
Ops. Section Team Lead: Edwin Chappell
Members of Tlingit & Haida’s field operations team remove debris from a home impacted by Mendenhall River flooding
AUGUST 7
• Enter Phase 1: Debris Removal & Dewatering
• Executive Council adopts Resolution EC 2487, acknowledging the unprecedented impact of the natural disaster on community and tribal citizens.
AUGUST 12
• Enter Phase 2: Drywall & Insulation Demolition
• Application support for Individual Assistance offered by community navigators
• AK Representative Mary Peltola & Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon visit impacted neighborhoods
AUGUST 6
• Mendenhall River overflows from Suicide Basin collapse
• President Peterson activates Tribal Emergency Operations Center @ 7:30 AM, in partnership with Tlingit & Haida Regional Housing Authority
• Emergency Shelter opens at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall
• 36 structures worked on, with over 50,000 lbs of debris removed
• Partnered with multiple agencies for disaster reilef
• 20 Alaska National Guard members arrive
AUGUST 13-16
• Enter Phase 3: Sanitization Kits
• Emergency Shelter closes
New Management Team Members
Ethan Daayoosh Petticrew joined the Tribe in August as the Senior Director of Early Education. Daayoosh has extensive experience in early education, including program development, curriculum design, and educational strategy, with a strong emphasis on incorporating cultural values and practices.In his new role, he will oversee all early education programs and initiatives, helping to shape the Tribe’s educational direction while working closely with the Cultural Heritage & Education Division to develop and implement a comprehensive educational strategy that aligns with Tlingit & Haida’s mission, vision and goals. Daayoosh was born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska and is Unangax and Yeil of the Kiks.adi clan from Gagaan Hit.
As the Business Enterprise Director, Leslie Ts’aang Gaa’y Isaacs will oversee and manage a portfolio of the Tribe’s enterprises, with a focus on profitability and sustainable growth. He’ll work alongside enterprise managers to set strategic goals with performance targets and provide leadership oversight to ensure effective financial and operational management. Having lived in a rural village most of his life, Ts’aang Gaa’y is committed to helping grow the economies of Southeast Alaska villages ensuring a viable future for the next generation to come. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from Western Washington University. He is from the Koos Gaa Dee (Eagle Frog Beaver) clan. He grew up in Klawock, AK where he and his wife Wanda raised their family.
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Jesse Parr will oversee the documentation and implement of Tlingit & Haida’s P.L. 102-477 Plan, which consolidates federal funding for employment, education and training-related services into a single plan, program and budget to improve efficiency in services and allows more program dollars to go directly into support services. Jesse previously worked for the State of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services and as Tlingit & Haida’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Manager. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Commercial Recreation from Georgia Southern University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Alaska Southeast. He was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska and is the proud father of two young sons –Charlie and Toby.
Ethan Petticrew
Leslie Isaacs
Jesse Parr
Mark Your Calendars
September Events
1-30: Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month
1-30: National Recovery Month
1-30: National Preparedness Month
2: Labor Day (Offices Closed)
11: Public Safety Open House – Juneau, AK
11-15: Sharing Our Knowledge Conference – Sitka, AK
15: Alumni Scholarship Application Deadline
20: Executive Council Meeting (Held via Zoom)
30: Orange Shirt Day
October Events
9-12: 112th Alaska Native Brotherhood & Sisterhood Grand Camp Convention
13-16: Elders & Youth Conference – Anchorage, AK
14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Offices Closed)
16: Tribal Unity Conference – Anchorage, AK
16: Get Out the Native Vote Reception – Anchorage, AK
17-19: Alaska Federation of Natives Convention – Anchorage, AK
18: Alaska Day (Offices Closed)
24: Employment & Training Fall Forum – Juneau, AK
24-25: Executive Council Meeting – Sitka, AK
November Events
1-30: Native American Heritage Month
5-8: Southeast Tribal Environmental Forum – Juneau, AK
11: Veterans’ Day (Offices Closed)
14: Dr. Walter Soboleff Day
15: Dr. Walter Soboleff Day Observed (Offices Closed)
18: Executive Council Meeting (Held via Zoom)
28: Thanksgiving Day (Offices Closed)
29: Native American Heritage Day (Offices Closed)
29-30: Indigenous Holiday Market – Juneau, AK
December Events
1: Indigenous Holiday Market – Juneau, AK
4: Tribal Enrollment Application Deadline
11-13: Tribal Enrollment Committee Meeting – Juneau, AK
25: Christmas Day (Offices Closed)
31: New Year’s Eve
Indigenous Holiday Market
‘Tis the season! Tlingit & Haida will be hosting a holiday market November 29 - December 1 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau, Alaska.
The three-day holiday market is just one way Tlingit & Haida can support Indigenous artists and vendors and help promote their products.
With over 20 artists and vendors, there will be a variety of handmade products such as apparel, jewelry, textile weaving, woodwork, regalia, and more!
Indigenous Artists & Vendors Holiday Market
November 29-December 1 12 PM - 5 PM
Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall 320 W. Willoughby Avenue Juneau, Alaska
For more information, contact the Small Business Resource Center at 907.463.7107 or sbrc@tlingitandhaida.gov
Comment Period Open for Draft Tribal CEDS
Every five years, Tlingit & Haida updates the Tribal Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Southeast Alaska in close collaboration with regional partners and with input from community leaders, organizations, businesses, and residents.
The Tribal CEDS is a tool for locally-based and regionallydriven economic planning, with strategies and an implementation plan for creating stronger, more resilient communities and economies in Southeast Alaska.
The purpose of the Tribal CEDS is to develop a strategy and enhance planning capacity that supports tribal economic health and rural Southeast Alaska economies with a focus specifically on tribal issues and priorities.
A draft of the 2025-2030 Tribal CEDS is now available online for public comment.
To view the draft Tribal CEDS, visit www.tlingithaidaceds.com.
Funding to Advance Community Composting Projects
Stewardship is a tribal value and an integral part of our relationship with the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska. In today’s world, caretaking includes reducing our waste by composting and recycling, and that’s exactly what the Tribe’s Environmental Division aims to do.
Through a $14.9 million grant award announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Tlingit & Haida’s Environmental Division is working to build upon current composting efforts and expand composting infrastructure in four tribal communities (Wrangell, Hoonah, Petersburg, and Yakutat) and the city of Juneau. By partnering with tribal communities and municipalities, this measure aims to address solid waste management challenges while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through composting organic waste.
“Our commitment to environmental sustainability is deeply rooted in our cultural values and traditions,” said Tlingit & Haida President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson. “We are excited to collaborate with our communities and partners to bring these vital projects to life.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program funding will be utilized to implement comprehensive waste diversion strategies that are projected to divert 56,000 tons of organic waste and 3,000 tons of recyclables from local landfills.
Tlingit & Haida’s Environmental Division is already working with the City & Borough of Juneau on a Solid Waste Management Program, which will establish a tribal network and regional hub focused on collecting, transporting, storing, and processing recyclable materials.
The Tribe is also working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist local and municipal governments with projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans.
“This initiative represents a significant step forward in the Tribe's commitment to community sustainability, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience,” shared Raymond Paddock III, Environmental Division Director. “With this funding, we can create positive environmental impacts locally and regionally and in partnership with tribes and communities to increase landfill diversion and generate compost."
Comments Filed Opposing the Listing of Gulf of Alaska King Salmon Under the Endangered Species Act
Tlingit & Haida, along with 10 Southeast Alaska tribes, filed comments with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in response to the Wild Fish Conservancy’s (WFC) petition to list Gulf of Alaska (GOA) king salmon under the Endangered Species Act.
The tribes expressed strong opposition to the petition noting it overlooks key factors and misrepresents the current status of the king salmon. It was also asserted the petition relies on unsupported claims of overharvest and common environmental threats without providing a comprehensive review of the king salmon’s status or the management framework.
The tribes called for a more transparent review process and advocated for a shift in focus from listing to addressing broader environmental impacts such as ocean floor trawling. The tribes emphasized the need for greater involvement of tribal governments in fisheries management and that traditional ecological knowledge, combined with modern science, supports effective management without the need for an endangered listing.
The following Southeast Alaska sovereign tribal governments jointly submitted comments with over 630 people’s names who signed on to Tlingit & Haida’s statement of opposition to the WFC’s petition:
Craig Tribal Association
Douglas Indian Association
Hoonah Indian Association
Ketchikan Indian Community
Organized Village of Kake
Organized Village of Kasaan
Organized Village of Saxman
Tlingit & Haida
Wrangell Cooperative Association
Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
Alaska Youth Stewards Clean-Up
Alaska Youth Stewards (AYS) across Southeast Alaska cleaned up tons of marine debris during coastal cleanups held in their community this summer.
Cleanups were held in Angoon, Hoonah, Kake, and on Prince of Wales Island with 22 youth crew members.
Hoonah youth collected quite a few pieces of plastic, including singleuse water bottles and buoys, and larger debris like a hot water heater and sink.
On Prince of Wales Island, the team recovered about 4,000 pounds from Suemez and San Juan Bautista islands. In addition to large pieces of styrofoam and rope, there were plastic bottles from overseas and one of the crew leaders found a glass fishing float.
The cleanups are held in partnership with the local tribes, as well as Tlingit & Haida’s Seacoast Indigenous Guardians Network, Ocean Conservancya and the U.S. Forest Service.
Attendee addresses panelists at a special Native Issues Forum on Gulf of Alaska King Salmon
AYS staff and youth from Prince of Wales Island pose for a picture with the marine debris they collected
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Culture Heals Platform Updated A Self-Guided Roadmap to Healing and Wellness Grounded in Culture
Are you struggling with addiction or know someone who is? Our Community & Behavioral Services (CBS) Healing Center is committed to helping our tribal citizens achieve greater healing and wellness through and has recently completed updates to the Tribe’s Culture Heals website and online addiction treatment educational program. Culture Heals is an online self-guided platform adapted to meet tribal citizens where they are at physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The online platform provides culturally-relevant content and is available to all tribal citizens who are seeking a path to healing. It is a selfguided journey, exploring and understanding education around behavioral health issues including addiction, trauma, relationships, and more.
Culture Heals offers resources for those who choose to take a deeper dive into learning, and perhaps seeking professional help. The program is paired with 365, 24/7 phone support responding to participants and families at any time when they need help or are in crisis. Learn More: www.cultureheals.com
