Every Child Matters Colouring Sheets
Print off these “Every Child Matters” Colouring sheets ahead of Orange Shirt Day this Friday, September 30. Download the pdf here
CBC: When the Salmon Disappear
In case you missed it, you can listen to or read CBC’s story about the Yukon’s chinook salmon, “When the salmon disappear” here: https://www.cbc.ca/radiointeractives/features/when-the-salmon-disappear
September 19 is a one-time statutory holiday
Monday, September 19 is a one-time statutory holiday for the National Day of Mourning in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. That means: • All KDFN offices will be closed. • K–12 public schools and other public-facing Yukon government services in the territory will be closed. • Other services and businesses in the Yukon…
Education Community Dinner
Hey KDFN! Join us TONIGHT from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House for an Education and Community Language Information Dinner. Come learn about KDFN’s community language survey and the planned Education Hub. You could win door prizes! Complete the survey at kwanlindun.com/engagement or pick up a copy at the new Kashgêk’…
KDFN By-Election for one Councillor Position
KDFN By-Election for one Councillor position ⚠️ Please note: You may see ads in the Whitehorse newspapers that incorrectly state the by-election is for Deputy Chief. It is not. This was an error. The by-election is for one Councillor position. Close of Nominations: 4 p.m. on October 5, 2022 Voting Date: November 16, 2022 Notification…
Orange Shirt Day Design Contest
KDFN Youth! (and parents) Get ready for the Orange Shirt Day hoodie design contest! Create an Orange Shirt Day/ Every Child Matters design for a chance to win. There are two age categories: 6 – 9, and 10 – 18. -The winner of the age 6 – 9 age category, will get stickers of their…
Elders Council Meeting September 23
Attention KDFN Elders age 60 and over! There will be an Elders Council meeting on Friday, September 23 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Longhouse from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you need a ride, please call in advance. Contact Krysta Easton at 867-633-7800 ext. 131.
COVID-19 vaccine clinic for September 7, 2022 postponed
Good morning KDFN! Due to staffing issues, the COVID-19 vaccine clinic planned for today will be postponed to next Wednesday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Shä̀w níthän, gùnáłchîsh, mähsi’cho, thank you, for your understanding. There will be another clinic on September…
Takhini River sonar numbers September 2, 2022
Attention KDFN. As of September 2, the Takhini River sonar project has counted approximately 468 salmon. KDFN is asking Citizens and Beneficiaries not to harvest Chinook salmon in the Yukon River or its tributaries this season. The situation is critical. Please help salmon reach their spawning grounds to replenish the species in…
Takhini River sonar numbers September 1, 2022
Attention KDFN. As of September 1, the Takhini River sonar project has counted approximately 456 salmon. KDFN is asking Citizens and Beneficiaries not to harvest Chinook salmon in the Yukon River or its tributaries this season. The situation is critical. Please help salmon reach their spawning grounds to replenish the species in…