Hide Camp will be continuing for a second week in collaboration with the new team out at Jackson Lake Healing Camp. Drop-in cultural programming under the guidance of Sarah Johnston Smith, Elder Darlene Scurvy and Frank Jim (rattle-making) will take place daily (Monday May 4 – Friday May 8) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.…
Happy EARTH DAY, KDFN! Today is a great day to remind ourselves that we are all stewards of the land, and that we should treat the environment around us with respect and care. We only have one, so do what you can to keep our MOTHER EARTH happy and healthy!
Kwanlin Dün First Nation Citizens are needed for guaranteed seats on school councils at five schools. The deadline to apply for these seats is May 5. For details about these positions, see the complete EOI here. The application form is here. Contact Krista Strand for more information at krista.strand@kdfn.net.
Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh and thank you very much to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts on the draft area plan for (Fish Lake). Congratulations also to KDFN Citizens Melonie Jim and Shawn Mankowske for winning the draw prizes connected to the survey. If you would like to learn more about…
Jennifer Burns is running a regalia moccasin-making workshop on May 11, 12 & 14. Preference will be given to graduating students who are in need of regalia. To register, reach out to language.culture@kdfn.net or 867-334-6539.
Attention KDFN! Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning is short staffed this week. Doors will remain open, but the staff member you are looking for might not be available.
You are invited to Hide Camp, April 27 – May 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Bring your own hides if you have some you are working on. You will have a chance to see and help with hides at all stages, and learn from Sarah Johnston Smith and Elder…
Book an acupuncture appointment with the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre! Appointment dates: Tuesday April 21 Tuesday April 28 Tuesday May 5 Thursday May 7 Tuesday May 19 Tuesday May 26 Priority is given to KDFN Citizens without extended health coverage elsewhere, with chronic and acute conditions, mobility concerns, individuals with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance…
Fisheries Technician and Fisheries Technician Trainee Positions Deadline to apply: May 8, 2026 Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) Heritage, Lands & Resources Department is seeking to hire a seasonal full-time Fisheries Technician and Fisheries Technician Trainee. These positions are focused on fisheries monitoring, freshwater fish, and environmental stewardship. These opportunities will be based in Whitehorse…
Last week, the KDFN Southern Tutchone Immersion class enjoyed the first of two Culture Camps at Jackson Lake. At the beginning of the program, the class created ceremony bags and prayer cloths. At last week’s camp, students crafted items to be added to those bags. They can carry these wherever their language journey takes them.…