Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council (YAWC)
YAWC aims to empower and celebrate Indigenous women and embrace their roles in communities, territories, and lands. This non-profit society supports growth and leadership for Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people in the Yukon and Northern British Columbia. YAWC is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check out a few of their programs and supports below:
Counsellors In-Residence
Through the Counsellor In-Residence program, YAWC offers free counselling sessions using modern and traditional healing techniques to Indigenous clients in the Yukon. These sessions are offered both in-person as well as virtually and are based in Whitehorse.
Elders In-Residence
The Elders in Residence program provides an opportunity for at-risk women to connect with Elders. This includes MMIWG+ supports, Sally & Sisters, and events to support clientele by sharing their knowledge and traditional skills.
MMIWG Outreach Program
The program aims to build trusting relationships with clients and help them navigate the inter-agency information and services system. Services and programs offered to family members range from Outreach Support Circles, Outreach AfterCare Circles, On-the-Land Healing Camps, training on self-advocacy and peer-led healing, ongoing communication
Contacts:
Address: 407 Black Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Y1A 2N2
Phone #: 867-667-6162
Email: info@yawc.ca
Home Website: YAWC Home
Counsellors In-Residence Website: Counsellors In-Residence - YAWC
Elders in Residence Website: Elders In-Residence - YAWC
MMIWG Outreach Program Website: MMIWG Outreach Program - YAWC