March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Q: What is Tuberculosis? A: An airborne infection caused by bacteria, most often affecting the lungs. It is spread when somebody who has the infection coughs, sneezes or spits, and another person inhales their germs. Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. 1,971 active tuberculosis (TB)…
Heads up KDFN! We’ve got a few more weekend adult passes to the 2024 Yukon Native Hockey Tournament to give away! We also still have some Youth and Elder passes. If you’d like a pass, stop by the Kashgêk’ building, 35 McIntyre Drive, before 4 p.m. Please note: we’ll be away from noon to 1…
Hey KDFN Youth! Let’s keep talking! Join us Wednesday, March 27, 4 – 7 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. Let us know what programming and activities you’d like to see in your community. There will be dinner and prizes! You can also have your voice heard by filling out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJZ2KT8
***Update: We are all out of adult passes! Hey KDFN! We have some Youth and Elder weekend passes to the 2024 Yukon Native Hockey Tournament to give away. KDFN Citizens can pick up a free pass at the front desk of the Kashgêk’ building, 35 McIntyre Drive. Passes are available on a first come first…
Heads up KDFN! Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Youth Dene Games practice today, Wednesday, March 20. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, thank you for understanding. See you next week!
Hey KDFN! Review the City of Whitehorse’s master plan for the old tank farm and KDFN parcels C-117B and C-141B. For more info, go to www.kwanlindun.com/heritage-lands-and-resources/land-use-planning/ and click “Valleyview South Master Plan.”
Shout out to KDFN Citizen Jason McKay who is off to Calgary to compete in freestyle skiing at the Junior Nationals. Jason recently took home first place in the U18 male big air competition at the Yukon Freestyle Ski Association Yukon Champs 2024. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, thank you to Jason’s mom for sharing…
Ak’an dzenu shäwthan KDFN, Today, March 19, is Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Awareness to Celebration Day (Two-Spirit Day). Many members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies gathered in front of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to witness the raising of the Two-Spirit flag. KDFN Elder Jessie Dawson opened up the event with a prayer. Shä̀w níthän,…
This four day workshop runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on April 2 to 5 in the wall tent beside Kenädän Kų – House of Learning. To register, contact Claire Strauss: Claire.Strauss@kdfn.net 867-334-6539 *Preference is given to KDFN Citizens for registration.
Hey KDFN Youth age 12 and up! Join us for Dene games practice! Every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the multi-purpose building, 19 McIntyre Drive. We’ll work on hand games, snow snake, stick pull, pole push, finger pull, fitness training and more! Come dressed to exercise. Please bring a pair of indoor and…