By Eshana Gohil, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio An Aklavik, N.W.T. wellness building has been given a new name while offering a permanent space for residents to access healing, cultural and community programs. “The development of the wellness building was driven by the growing need for more space and a permanent home for programs that have been essential to the community members,” said Rita Arey, sub-chief of the Aklavik Indian Band, which operates the Dii K’anahtii Zheh Wellness Building. Dii K’anahtii Zheh means “caring house for everyone” in Gwich’in. The band already provided wellness services from the building, but the renaming and opening rededicates it to its focus on health, healing, family wellness and community support. The centre offers breakfast programs, cooking classes, workshops, family movie nights, Elders’ programming,…
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