Tl'etinqox Government
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
Leah Johnny
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.
Prevention Services Manager
Youth Prevention
Samantha Dick
Kelly Feldinger
Women's Wellness
Men's Wellness
Cloud Diablo
Vacant
Youth Prevention
Destiny Johnny
Family Wellness
Vacant
Youth Prevention
Vacant
Prevention Assistant
Vacant
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.
Intervention Services Manager
Caprice Billyboy
Family Support
Family Support
Family Support
Vacant
Alexandria Gladue
Dana Alphonse
Family Circle Coordinator
Su Bedini Gh?in
Mark Hamm
Cynthia Dick
Kinship Worker
Vacant
CULTURAL GOVERNANCE AND PRACTICE
Cultural Governance and Practice Manager
Samantha Dick
Community Justice & Victim Support Coordinator
Holly Tomczynski
EQUINE PROGRAM
The Equine Program offers culturally grounded horseback riding and horsemanship activities that support healing, wellness, life skills, and confidence. Through working with horses, participants build connection, responsibility, and strength while learning riding skills, horse care, and land based teachings in a safe and supportive environment.
Equine Program Manager
Bobby Denner
Equine Ranch Hand
Equine Ranch Hand
Naŝlhiny Program Instructor
MJ Davis
Wesley Alphonse
Brooke Fenton
Equine Assistant
Sara Carpenter-Macfarlane