Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Wellness Program

The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) Wellness Program provides community-based outpatient addiction and wellness services to citizens of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in Haines Junction, Yukon. Grounded in Southern Tutchone culture and traditions, the program delivers culturally safe, holistic wellness support to a remote Yukon First Nation community.

Community-Based Outpatient Wellness

The CAFN Wellness Program offers outpatient addiction support and holistic wellness services for community members dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioid use. Services are delivered within the community, ensuring that citizens of Haines Junction and surrounding CAFN communities can access support close to home and family.

Cultural Grounding in Southern Tutchone Traditions

Programming reflects the cultural values, traditions, and language of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Indigenous healing practices, Elder knowledge, and cultural activities are integrated into wellness programming, supporting recovery that strengthens rather than distances clients from their cultural identity.

Remote Yukon Community Service

Located in Haines Junction at the gateway to Kluane National Park, CAFN serves a geographically remote community where access to health services requires long travel to Whitehorse. The community-based wellness program is a critical local resource for citizens seeking addiction and wellness support in their home community.