Community Development

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Development at Tl’etinqox supports the wellbeing of individuals, families, and the community through culturally grounded, prevention focused programs and services. The department works with children, youth, adults, Elders, and families to strengthen wellness, connection, and resilience.

Community Development delivers services within Tl’etinqox traditional territory, including in-community programming, and also provides support to members living or accessing services in Williams Lake. Where programs intersect with child and family services, the work is guided by Tsilhqot’in law and Tl’etinqox community standards, and delivered in a way that protects cultural identity, family connection, and community responsibility.

Guided by the Tl’etinqox Practice Framework, Community Development focuses on relationship building, cultural safety, and supporting long term community wellbeing.

Staff

Director of Community Development

Yvonne Ashley

Williams Lake Receptionist

Vacant

Sr. Program Admin Assistant

Andrea Charleyboy

Events Coordinator

Team Assistant

Tianna Frost

Cashlynn Kozak

Events Assistant

Vacant

INCOME ASSISTANCE

Income Assistance supports Tl’etinqox members who need financial help to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and essential living costs. The program provides support, guidance, and referrals while helping individuals and families work toward stability, independence, and long term wellbeing.

Income Assistance Supervisor

Graylin Jobin

Income Assistance

Dorothy Alphonse

Income Assistance

Darlene Alphonse

Rural Receptionist

Kiera Cooper

PREVENTION

Prevention provides wellness programs that promote healing, life skills, cultural connection, and healthy relationships for children, youth, and families. The program also offers voluntary support to families who want help before reaching crisis, in accordance with Tsilhqot’in law, with the goal of strengthening families, safety, and long term wellbeing.

Chi’ih Deni Naghitinlh Services Manager

Prevention Assistant

Samantha Dick

Tanaya Hance

Youth Prevention

Destiny Johnny

Youth Prevention

Kelly Feldinger

Tsi'qi (Women's) Wellness

Men's Wellness

Cloud Diablo

Vacant

Desniqi Wellness

Community Justice & Victim Support Coordinator

Vacant

Holly Tomczynski

Culture Worker

Vacant

Equine Program Manager

Bobby Denner

Equine Ranch Hand

MJ Davis

Equine Ranch Hand

MJ Davis

Naŝlhiny Program Instructor

Equine Assistant

Brooke Fenton

Sara Carpenter-Macfarlane

INTERVENTION SERVICES

Intervention supports children, youth, and families when safety concerns arise and early supports are no longer enough. In accordance with Tsilhqot’in law, the program works to protect children while prioritizing family involvement, cultural identity, and community responsibility, with the goal of restoring safety and stability as quickly as possible.