The Hamlet council provides a volunteer fire department which is moderately equipped. The detachment is well equipped with all supplies to carry out required duties. Students are taught in Gwich'in and English. Please contact the school principal for more information. Northern Store has a good supply of dry goods.
Prices are higher than southern retailers due to the cost of transportation.
The Co-op store has a good variety of merchandise. Expansion of the building is planned in the near future. There is also a cafe which is opened daily. There are two churches in the community. The Anglican church has a full time minister and Tetlit'zheh Christian Fellowship church has a full time pastor.