At the Heart of Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh is the Youth
Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh (Split Rock Healing House) is currently in development by Witset First Nation, and aiming to open Fall 2025. More information will be updated here as we get closer to our opening.
Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh offers a culturally safe place for youth to feel connected and whole
With programs that involve both the community and families, Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh helps young people heal by reconnecting them with the land, culture, and community. It also helps them learn important life skills and gives families and community a chance to heal together.
Open to youth, ages 12-29 of all gender expressions who are seeking healing, support, and guidance. Four month programs will be tailored to ages within a 4-5 year range.
Our Name
Our namesake, the actual Split Rock, is sacred to the Likhsilyu clan, and is located near Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh. It is the inspiration for our name and is the focus and grounding element of the logo created by Witsuwit’en artist Satsi Naziel.
“Our ancestors taught us that the Split Rock symbolizes a moment of choice in our lives.
When the path in front of you divides, you can go one way or the other - the path we choose will shape the future that follows.”
~ Hat’ikhk’imayh
How to Pronounce
Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh
T’se T’sen-kelle Neh-key-gyeh Bey Ah
We must center our language around Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh. We understand it will take time to learn and pronounce the name.
Tsë Lhts’ënc’il (rock split in half)
Tsë lhts’ënc’il keyikh c’udil’ëkh wigit we hodzï. The old village school is named after a rock split in half.
Nec’igekh Be Yikh (healing house)
Nec’igekh be yikh ‘et tabï tatnenï tl’i c’inidit’itnï hibibe ‘oondzin. The healing house is for people who are in need of healing.
Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh
Split Rock Healing House
Our Location
“Our Witset homelands have always been a source of healing for our people.”
- Witset Youth
Situated on the Beautiful Shore of Tats’ik’ikh Bin (Witset Lake)
We are on unceeded territory stewarded by the House on a Flat Rock (Tsë Kal K’iyikh) of the Likhsilyu (Small Frog) Clan.
The Likhsilyu Clan has gifted us our name. Elders, Matriarchs and members of this House will continue to be included in decisions to make sure we respect, acknowledge and operate in a good way on these territories.
By Community, For Community
It's important that that healing takes place here at home. Before Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh, our people had to leave to seek help or support elsewhere. For those who that might be lost or disconnected to their roots that may live in the urban centers, this healing house brings our children back to the home fire. A reconnection with their heritage to find healing within our community.
“Eagles represent the healing strength for those on their healing journeys, and the sun behind them represents a new day, a brighter future, as we decide which path to walk through.”
- Wit’suwit’en artist Satsi Naziel