At the Heart of Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh is the Youth
Tsë Lhts’ënc’il Nec’igekh Be Yikh offers a culturally safe place for you to feel connected and whole
Guided by Wit’suwit’en teachings and community voices, it is a safe space where body, mind, spirit, and yintah (the land) come together in healing.
We walk alongside you in your journey, supporting not just your individual wellness, but also the healing of your family and community.
Our 2026 sessions are open to youth, ages 19-29 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.
PROGRAMS INVOLVE
Reconnecting with the land, culture, and community
Support of cultural counsellors, wellness workers, elders & knowledge keepers, clinical counsellors, artists & teachers
Community and families
Our Philosophies of Care
Our Seven Philosophies of Care are based on the Seven Sacred Teachings. They come from Indigenous ways of knowing and help guide how we care for and support young people.
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Showing up for yourself with bravery, even when the path is hard. Any step toward healing is an act of strength.
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Valuing every person and relationship. Healing includes the whole circle – youth, family, and community.
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You are sacred and we will walk beside you without judgment. Healing begins with connection and compassion.
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Being your full self and making space for others to do the same. Everyone belongs just as they are.
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Meeting others with empathy, patience, and no assumptions. Healing requires gentleness and safety.
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Weaving together Indigenous and Western ways of knowing to best understand and support you.
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Cultural knowledge and teachings builds wellness. Culture is not an add-on – it is the foundation of healing.
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
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