Kwanlin Dün First Nation Council is excited to provide a custom KDFN hoodie (pull over or zip-up) from Yukon Built to all registered adult (19+) KDFN citizens and beneficiaries. You must pre-order your hoodie by Friday December 9, 2022. You can order them online, or download the printable version. To get a KDFN hoodie, you must be:…
Anne hopes to bring Indigenous knowledge to the forefront of education.
Hey KDFN! Get ready for Crafty Christmas Countdown Crafting and contests for the KDFN community! Join us in the wall tent outside of Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre Weekdays December 1 – 15, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Show up in your ugly Christmas sweater and get your photo taken for a chance to win a gift…
December 7th, 8th and 9th 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come to the Kashgêk’ building to: Pick up your holiday card and gift from Council; and Share your ideas on the future of KDFN housing. KDFN is committed to developing a 20-year housing strategy. Based on Citizen feedback, we are hosting 3 days of drop-in…
Hey KDFN! The City of Whitehorse is developing a master plan for Valleyview South (previously called “the tank farm”), which includes two KDFN settlement land parcels. We want your input! How should KDFN settlement parcels be developed? What’s your vision for the neighbourhood? Let us know by filling out the Valleyview South Master Plan Survey.…
KDFN’s pathways team is hosting a craft and art fair At the Kenädän Kų̀, House of Learning to support citizens selling their own crafts. Join us on December 7 and 8, 5 – 8 p.m. (or until all items are sold), and pick up a holiday gift for a loved one! Please note, all purchases…
Kora Empey is a KDFN Citizen studying photography at OCAD U (Ontario College of Art & Design University). This summer, River Gatensby got the chance to ask her some questions about her education and her art.
ATTENTION KDFN! The Continuation of the 2022 General Assembly scheduled for Saturday, November 26th has been cancelled. This decision was made following guidance from the Elders’ Council, and due to the increasing risk of transmitting cold, flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses. We will let you know more information as soon as we have it.
On November 16, 2022, Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) held a by-election to fill a Councillor position. There were two candidates. With 142 votes, Judith Kuster was the successful cadidate. Jolene Smarch received 133 votes. Kuster is an Elder. She ran for the position to help youth find their paths, and encourage alternatives to substance…
This summer Gary Bailie retired from KDFN after 22 years on the job. He leaves a legacy of work on major building projects, boundless energy, and contagious enthusiasm.