Tłı̨chǫ citizens in Behchokǫ̀ can now book small-group sauna sessions this summer as part of a wellness push by the Department of Healing & Community Wellness. The program runs from July 20 through August 31, 2026, with daily sessions between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Wellness Office.
Up to six people can reserve a session together, making it a chance to unwind with friends, family, or teammates. The department says the sauna is intended for relaxation, sports recovery, easing muscle and joint discomfort, stress relief, and supporting mental wellness and spiritual balance.
To book a slot, residents can contact Dene Daniels, the Social Program Coordinator, at 867-392-6381 extension 1374. The sessions are free for Tłı̨chǫ citizens and are part of a wider summer wellness calendar that includes gym passes, walking groups, beach days, and tobacco reduction programming.
The initiative reflects the Tłı̨chǫ concept of Hotıì ts’eeda, which brings people together in wholistic well-being and harmony through connection with community, land, and Creator. The department’s mandate is to strengthen mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health across the region.
More details are listed on the Tłı̨chǫ Government events page.
