KDFN Elder Gertie Tom was inducted into the Order of Yukon on the first day of 2021. Over her long life she has made many contributions to the community, including passing on her knowledge of the Northern Tutchone language. Writer Olivia Gatensby asked Tom about her life and this recent honour. Olivia Gatensby: How…
A series of employment readiness courses are coming up for KDFN citizens who are either unemployed or underemployed. If you are looking to build your skills in order to get a job, check out one of the many courses offered at the Health Centre coming up. To sign up, please contact Gayle Ball, Employment Support…
Permit to hunt elk on Kwanlin Dün Settlement Land Yukon licensed elk hunters need a Kwanlin Dün First Nation Access Permit to hunt elk on Kwanlin Dün First Nation Settlement Land. To receive your permit, please email Brandy Mayes at brandy.mayes@kdfn.net. In your email, please include a PDF copy of your: Yukon…
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February 4, 2021 Dear Kwanlin Dün Citizens: Re: Amendments to the Lands Regulation The Council of Kwanlin Dün First Nation is considering a change to the KDFN Lands Regulation. We are sending this notification because the Governance Act says all citizens must be told about any proposed changes to legislation. The proposed Regulation to…
Meet your Land Stewards KDFN’s team of dedicated stewards and working to be the “eyes and ears” of our Traditional Territory. They use Indigenous knowledge and practices blended with western science to monitor and care for our lands and waters. Land Stewards have many roles and responsibilities in our community. Here are a few things…
The winter 2021 Kwanlin Dän Ch’a Newsletter is here! Inside this issue: Chief speaks out against discrimination Find out about the COVID-19 vaccine KDFN’s new Lands Act Jackson Lake camps and more! Click here to read it online. Visit our publications page to read our previous newsletters.
The Council of Kwanlin Dün First Nation is considering a change to the KDFN Governance Act. The proposal is to change who sits on the Standing Committee on Policy and Legislation. Currently, this committee includes: two elected members of Council; the Elder and youth appointees to Council; and three staff members (the Executive Director…
On January 11, 2021 the Territorial Court announced that it had resumed in-person hearings, as long as they are able to take place safely. Physical distancing measures will be taken, and the court “will continue to assess the feasibility of hearing matters partially in person and partially by phone or video on a case-by case…
KDFN Citizens! Design the Council doors in the new KDFN Community Hub Building Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) is constructing a new Community Hub Building that is scheduled for completion in spring 2021. The design of this building reflects the Kwanlin Dün community, its hertiage and its culture. The doors to Council Chambers will showcase…