Through our work with the community, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) families, and other support systems, we seek to create culturally safe spaces for dialogue and dealing with issues facing Indigenous women, gender diverse peoples, and their families through land-based teachings and traditional values for a safer and more inclusive future.
YAWC focuses its support on Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse victims of violence, trauma, and mental illness and individuals and their families of MMIWG, whether they testified or not in the National Inquiry into MMIWG. YAWC is leading a growing number of initiatives in partnership with other agencies.
YAWC-Led Initiatives
- MMIWG Outreach Program
- Finding Peace: MMIWG Commemoration Project
- Yukon Sisters in Spirit Walk and Vigil and Red Dress Campaign
- Positive Choices, Positive Voices 14-Day Program
- Elder and Counsellor In-Residence Program
- Sally and Sisters/Soeurs Lunch Program
- Protecting Yukon's Health - COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
Community-Led Initiatives
The following is a list of Yukon agencies that YAWC supports to foster collaboration in finding solutions for wellbeing and address the issues surrounding trauma and violence among Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people in Yukon and Northern British Columbia.
Women
Dawson City Women's Shelter 24-Hour Support Line (867) 993-5086 Refuge for women and children experiencing violence in Dawson City. |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY) Call (867) 393-4948 Provides support for individuals affected by FASD and FASD prevention resources. |
Help and Hope for Families Call (867) 536-7233 (collect calls accepted) Refuge for women and children experiencing violence in Watson Lake. |
Kaushee’s Place Transition Home Crisis Line (867) 668-5733 Refuge for women and children experiencing violence in Whitehorse. |
Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society (LAWS) Call (867) 536-2097 Educational, cultural and social development programs in Watson Lake. |
Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) Call 24-Hour Support Line 1-844-967-7275 Safe and confidential network of services that focus on the needs and choices of someone who has been sexually assaulted. |
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre HelpLine 867-633-7680 ext. 1009 Women’s Legal Advocate - Delivers support services to women involved in the legal/justice system including criminal justice, victim support, child protection, landlord and tenancy issues, wellness court, and family legal matters. |
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Call (867) 667-2693 A safe gathering place in Whitehorse where women can connect with one another, access support and services, and work together to create positive change for women and the community. |
Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle (WAWC) Call (867) 668-7532 Cultural supports & gathering space - Provides access to culturally relevant programs, projects and supports in a safe space. |
Yukon Legal Services Society Call (867) 667-5210 ext. 1 or Call Toll-Free 1-800-661-0408 ext 5210 Legal Aid - Offers legal advice at no or minimal cost to low-income earners. |
Yukon Public Legal Education Association Call Toll-Free 1-866-667-4305 The Law Line- Helps with resolving legal issues but does not give legal advice. |
Yukon Status of Women Council Call (867) 667-4637 Women’s advocate - A local and national, equality-seeking and awareness group. |
Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Yukon Call (867) 393-2824 A safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life through personal and social development programs in Whitehorse. |
Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE) Call (867) 667-7975 A “by youth, for youth” organization that creates spaces for empowering and promoting youth in the north. Contact BYTE for healthy choices workshops, funding, job board, and making connections with other youth. |
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre For emergency shelter, call (867) 633-7699 Youth Emergency Shelter & other supports in Whitehorse. |
Youth Achievement Centre Call Toll-Free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3759 Day and after-school programs for youth-at-risk and young people in the youth justice system in Whitehorse. |
Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Call Toll-Free 1-800-661-0408 Child & youth advocates who represent the rights, views and preferences of children and youth who are eligible, or currently receiving government services and programs. |
Families
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre Call (867) 332-8268 (office) or (867) 334-1647 (Outreach Van after hours) Harm Reduction- Helps reduce the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol use in Whitehorse. |
Committee on Abuse in Residential Schools Society (CAIRS) Call (867) 667-2247 Help with the effects of the Indian Residential School experience through counselling, outreach, and educational workshops and awareness. |
Indigenous Services Canada Call Toll-Free 1-866-925-4419 Indian Residfential Schools Resolution Health Support Program Crisis Line – Help for former Residential School students and their families with access to emotional and crisis support. |
Indigenous Services Canada Call Toll-Free 1-866-362-6717 Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)- Financial support for medical needs for First Nations (Status under Indian Act) and Inuit. |
Hope for Wellness Help Line Call 1-855-242-3310 |
Whitehorse Food Bank Call 867-393-2265 Food Pick-up - Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 12:45 pm and 3 pm - 4:45 pm: Wednesday (families with children only) 10 am - 12 pm. |
Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition (YAPC) Call (867) 334-9317 Voice Influencing Change & other supports - YAPC facilitates the elimination of poverty in the Yukon through awareness, advocacy and action (e.g., Whitehorse Connects). |
Yukon Government Department of Justice Victim Services Call (867) 667-8500 Provides support and aid for victims dealing with a range of different crimes. |
Yukon Human Rights Commission Call (867) 667-6226 Helps promote equality and diversity through research, education, and enforcement of the Yukon Human Rights Act. |
Yukon Mental Health and Wellness
Call (867) 456-3838
Provides support for people with mental wellness and substance use issues including counselling, short-term counselling and education.
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