Education BBQ – August 8
KDFN Families are invited to rotary park for an education meet-and-greet BBQ on August 8. It will take place at Rotary Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hang out, eat food, and ask your education related questions!
Salmon Day is Today, August 4!
August 4, 2023, 12 to 7 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan. There will be trivia and prizes! See you there!
Interested in learning Northern Tutchone?
Interested in learning about the Northern Tutchone language? We have spaces available to attend the Northern Tutchone Alphabet and Writing Workshop from August 15–17. Register with Krista Dempster by August 8 867-335-6569, krista.dempster@kdfn.net
KDFN Salmon Day Schedule
Hey KDFN! Here’s the schedule for KDFN Salmon Day! KDFN Salmon Day is Friday, August 4, from noon until 7 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan. There will…
NEWS RELEASE: Traditional laws are at the heart of a new joint plan for the future of Yukon Southern Lakes Salmon
This is a joint release from the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
Pathways Movie Night
Hey KDFN! KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment team is hosting a summer movie night, Thursday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. This event is for Pathways Participants age 19 and up, or anyone else who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided. Doors open at…
Sharing Circles
Hey KDFN! Are you in recovery and need more support? Join us for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire, a Citizen of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Circles will take place every other Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Room at the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. The…
PHOTOS: First Salmon Welcoming Ceremony at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder
Today, August 1, 2023, KDFN joined Carcross/Tagish First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council for the First Salmon Welcoming Ceremony at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder. Dozens gathered along the shores of Chu Níikwän, also known as the Yukon River, to welcome this year’s first salmon. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone who…
The deadline to apply for post-secondary school funding is Friday, August 4
Hey KDFN students! The deadline to apply for post-secondary school funding is Friday, August 4. For more info, head over to kwanlindun.com/education/post-secondary-students/
KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500
Hey KDFN! The amount of money you could get through KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500. To be eligible, students must be a KDFN Citizen enrolled in kindergarten to grade 12. Applications for the bursary are open from August 1 to October 15, 2023. Find the application form at www.kwanlindun.com/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12-students Application…