Haa Tóoch Lichéesh is a community-based Coalition that follows a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach to preventing violence and promoting healing. Our work centers on building and rebuilding interpersonal connections as we reckon with the impacts of societal inequities that stem from centuries of unchallenged colonization, racism, patriarchy, and capitalism.

Having grown beyond our previous role as the Juneau Violence Prevention Coalition under AWARE Inc., we are now as of 2024 becoming our own nonprofit dedicated to violence prevention through regional healing initiatives and systemic change work.

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With the blessing of our parent organization, AWARE Inc., we are in the process of launching as our own nonprofit organization, with the agreement that our two entities be fully separated by June 2024. Our team is small, but along with our Visionary Council, we are committed to reach our goal of becoming an equitable, trauma-informed healing coalition that will serve all of Southeast Alaska.

Healing from Grief Mandala at Ḵaa Tukax̱saké Héende Gathering

Anyone who has started a new business or organization knows how much time, effort and funding can go into such an endeavor. This is the Coalition’s first time treading into the realm of full-time fundraising on its own, as we have relied primarily on grants and support from AWARE until now. As our own organization, we will need funding for day-to-day operations like buying equipment, paying utilities, and hiring administrative support.

HTL Visionary Council members, team members and beloved friends celebrating one of our founding elders, Kaatssaawaa Della Cheney

This is why now we are calling on our community members and organizations to please give what you can to help us through this time of transition. Please donate now and do your part to help shape healing in our communities for generations to come.

Gunacheésh, Hawa'a, T'oyaxsut Nuusm, Quyana, Salamat for reading, and we hope that you'll join us on this journey of growth and evolution.

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Thank you for your support.