Southern Tutchone language lessons
Sign up for Southern Tutchone Language Lessons! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 3 p.m., January 23 to March 7. Snacks provided. To register, contact Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.Dawson@kdfn.net
Elders who lease KDFN rental units, please contact Community Services if you run out of home heating fuel
As the Yukon is experiencing a cold snap, if any Elders who lease KDFN rental units run out of home heating fuel, please contact Community Services directly at 867-633-7833 and ask to speak to the tenant relations team. Repayment can be arranged after you receive your Elders fuel cheque.
Funding for active transportation projects announced
Yesterday, January 10, 2024, Chief Sean Smith joined MP Brendan Hanley, Minister Richard Mostyn, and Mayor Laura Cabott to announce funding for active transportation projects in the Yukon. The City of Whitehorse will receive funding to make safety improvements and create a new route on McIntyre Drive. This will include curb extensions for pedestrian and…
Southern Tutchone Phrases of the Week
Check out these Southern Tutchone Phrases of the week recorded by Pricilla Dawson! Turn on your sound to hear the pronunciations. What is this? – Ye chʼäw? Itʼs a fish. – Łu chʼe. Itʼs a king salmon. – Gyü chʼe. Itʼs a trout – Mbet chʼe. Stay tuned for more phrases to learn,…
Recovery Focused Sharing Circles
Drop in to the recovery focused sharing circles every other Tuesday, from January 16, to February 27. The next one is January 16. 7 O’Brien Rd. (old Justice building) Snacks and refreshments served. The circle is an opportunity to connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Art Therapy will be woven throughout…
Caribou hair tufting fundamentals
Hey KDFN, The morning sessions for Caribou hair tufting fundamentals are full. Due to popular demand, we’ve added evening sessions for the same days! Join Sarah Johnston Smith to learn the basics of tufting with caribou hair, and use tools to create floral designs. January 17 and 18, 2024, 5 to 8 p.m. Kenädän Ku…
Beaded Bezel Key Chain Workshop
Sign up for the beaded bezel key chain workshop to learn how to make a key chain like the one in the photo below. January 26, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m. Kenädän Ku – House of Learning To sign up, Contact Claire Strauss: 867-334-6539
Update your address with the registrar!
Remember to update your address with the registrar! Sometimes we need to mail Citizens things, so it’s important we have your mailing address updated. You can update your address on our website here: kwanlindun.com/update-your-address/ Or contact the registrar here: email citizenship@kdfn.net; or phone 867-633-7800, ext. 131
Is buying a lease as safe as buying land?
Hey KDFN! Over the next few months we’re answering all of your questions about land. Today, we’re talking about leases. Questions? Call: Jimmy Kennedy at 867-334-2746.
Decolonized Approaches to Trauma
Decolonized Approaches to Trauma – a workshop facilitated by Maisie Smith. January 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. This workshop covers the effects of trauma in both an Indigenous and Western point of view. Sign up, and join the discussion! Lunch provided. To register, phone: 867-668-7289.