Youth Connections Assistant
Timothy Tiljoe
Youth Connections Assistant
(250) 845-2131
Email: connections.assistant@dzelkant.com
Born in Smithers, BC: Tim Tiljoe became a team member of Houston’s Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society in April 2022. He is a proud member of the Wet’suwet’en Nation’s Bear Clan; his mother was adopted into the clan by his great-grandfather, Russell Tiljoe.
Currently exploring his learning opportunities and growing professionally with experience, Tim works directly with school age children and youth who are or have been in foster care; likewise, operating a daily youth drop-in program, open to all community youth, ages 13-18. Tim strives to improve outcomes for the children and youth he works with, helping them to achieve their potential!
In his spare time, Tim enjoys playing various sports and video games, as well as quality time spent with friends and family.
The Connections Project is a direct-service approach to reducing the number of Urban Aboriginal children and youth in-care; and to improving outcomes for those living at-risk. The Connections Project creates culturally relevant networks of supportive community connectionscentered on clients’ needs, removing risks to child safety.
Connections Youth Drop-in Program Monday to Friday, 1:30pm- 7:00pm.
The Connections Project also hosts a drop-in program for youth, ages13-18. This daily program offers a safe, supervised space for youth to access support; connecting needs around culture, kinship, life skills, education, employment, food security, and mental health to appropriate resources and services.