Yukon Energy announces location of the Whitehorse Battery Project.
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Amendments to the Lands Regulation
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
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!
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.
Act to amend the Governance Act
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…
Territorial Court announcement
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…
EOI – Council chambers door artwork
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…
Land-based family camp registration
Registration has now started for land-based family camps! This camp is about you and family being together and playing together. KDFN staff will be there to facilitate activities and make sure that we all have a safe, fun, and relaxing time together. If your family wants to just relax and not participate in activities, take…
KDFN’s Pandemic Plan
Kwanlin Dün First Nation’s Pandemic Team has put together a Pandemic Plan for the First Nation. This document will change as guidance from Council and Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health changes. We will keep an up-to-date version on our website. KDFN_PandemicPlan_booklet_Dec11
Government of Yukon review of inclusive and special education
The Government of Yukon is conducting a review of inclusive and special education across Yukon. To gain feedback from families and educators, a focus group session specifically for Kwanlin Dün First Nation citizens and staff has been arranged for Thursday, December 17 at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this session is for the Government to…