About the lottery: KDFN has been allocated 5 Elk/ Agriculture Conflict Hunt Permits for the 2021-2022 Season The lottery is open to KDFN citizens if: you were unsuccessful in the Permit Hunt Authorization (PHA) draw, you adhere to Yukon Hunting Regulations for the Elk conflict hunt, and have or can obtain a valid YG hunting…
KDFN’s Health and Wellness team is offering a full COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in McIntyre. Vaccinations will only be given to people age 18 or older. WHEN: Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House on McIntyre Drive First doses will be available for: KDFN Citizens and members of their households…
With extremely high numbers of COVID-19 cases in the Yukon and “widespread community transmission” in Whitehorse, there is a high risk of getting sick. We are concerned about the health and safety of the Citizens, staff and KDFN community. Many more cases are expected in the next few weeks and we are concerned that Yukon’s…
We’ve moved to the Community Hub — the new Kashgêk’ Building in McIntyre. PLEASE NOTE: This building is currently closed to the public. Contact: 867-334-2624 michele.taylor@kdfn.net
Over the summer KDFN partnered with YG to study lake trout populations in Fish Lake Łu Zil Män. The survey showed comparatively high populations of healthy fish. Photos: Brandy Mayes, KDFN Lands Operation Manager, Lars Jessup, Regional Biologist for Southern Lakes with Yukon and Kenji Tatsumi Yukon Fisheries Technician out on Fish Lake Łu Zil…
Thank you to all 30 applicants who entered the Porter Creek Land Lottery. The five winners are identified below in the Lottery Award Sheet. The Heritage, Lands & Resource Office will contact all successful applicants to arrange the next steps. Unsuccessful applicants can pick up their deposits at the Lands office. Any deposits not picked up…
Students! Thinking about taking classes? Well, the deadline to apply for financial assistance for the Winter semester is coming up on November 15. If you know you need post-secondary education but aren’t sure what course of study to follow, please contact Kenädän Ku staff at (867) 633-8422 to talk about your options.
We’re planning a Young Women’s Wellness Weekend and we’re looking for your input! What does wellness looks like for 19 to 30-year-old women? What activities should be included? Get in touch with Jasmine Rosentreter at jasmine.rosentreter@kdfn.net or 867-333-0585.
Over the next few weeks, you may see some staff moving in to KDFN’s Community Hub building—the new Kashgêk’ Building. As parts of the building are still being finished, we are planning to offer Citizen tours as soon as we can. We can’t wait to welcome you in to the building safely.
Meet the two new additions to KDFN’s Heritage, Lands and Resources Operations team, Kluane Clarke and Errol Ekholm. As Fishery Technician Trainees, Kluane and Errol will help support KDFN’s Takhini River Chinook Salmon Sonar project and other fishery projects. They will also take training to support other KDFN programming. Errol EkholmMy name is Errol Ekholm.…