Haa Tóoch Lichéesh

About Haa Tóoch Lichéesh

Haa Tóoch Lichéesh—”We believe it is possible”—is a grassroots coalition rooted in an Indigenized worldview, bridging belonging across identities and committed to the framework and practice of healing justice. Grounded in Lingít Aaní and guided by culture, they work across Juneau and Southeast Alaska to prevent violence, promote healing, and dismantle systems of racial, gender-based, ableist, and colonial oppression. Through trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches, their programs, projects, and partnerships aim to create the conditions for healing and wellness from the inside out—nurturing sustainable, just, and interdependent communities.

What They Do

Haa Tóoch Lichéesh's work is grounded in four key areas:

• Healing and Transformation: Prioritizing personal healing, wellness, and authentic expression as the foundation for social change.
• Centering Relationships & Working Across Generations: Building intergenerational, inclusive spaces of belonging and care within the community.
• Learning & Unlearning: Committing to ongoing self-discovery and practice, challenging existing norms, and taking action toward social justice.
• Remembering the Past to Build a Collective Future: Advocating for systemic change through legal, policy, and institutional advocacy, guided by the wisdom of ancestors and those most impacted by violence

Their extensive community-based programming includes Lingít language classes, cultural healing events, youth empowerment and wellness initiatives, equity learning groups, and racial equity trainings.

Partnership With EMA

EMA provided support and ensured operational stability through leadership coaching and unrestricted funding as Haa Tóoch Lichéesh transitioned from the former Juneau Violence Prevention Coalition to become an independent 501(c)(3) in 2024.

Their Impact

Haa Tóoch Lichéesh has experienced significant growth and transformation over the last two years, expanding its initiatives and strengthening its capacity to address violence prevention and systemic change. They collaborate with over 36 organizational partners committed to building a community and region free from violence and have provided consistent care to their youth spaces, held joyful and healing community events, and supported coalition partner programming.

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