Do you know a citizen or group that deserves a shout out? We’re looking to celebrate successes, big and small, online and in every issue of the KDFN newsletter. Get in touch with our communications team by calling 867-334-2012 or emailing communications@kdfn.net Language Learners Through a partnership between KDFN and the Yukon Native Language Centre,…
Today, March 9, marks the start of National Nurses Week, 2022. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at the Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Kwanlin Dün is fortunate to have a collaborative team of nurses, support workers, coordinators, and administrative staff who are experienced, dedicated, compassionate, and responsive…
River Gatensby sat down with KDFN Citizen Steven Shorty, who shared his story about overcoming type 2 diabetes. Steven wanted to tell his story in the hopes that it will inspire others suffering with type 2 diabetes to make positive changes in their lives. Today, Friday, May 6, is National Indigenous Diabetes Awareness Day.…
KDFN is recruiting nurses and support workers for Sarah’s House McIntyre, will be a residence for men who need support managing their day-to-day health needs and chronic alcohol use. Residents will get medically prescribed doses of alcohol through a Managed Alcohol Program. This will be the first residence with this program in Canada’s north. The…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2022 Kwanlin Dün First Nation announces first-time homeowner lottery for Citizens and Beneficiaries Whitehorse — Kwanlin Dün First Nation announced a lottery today for five single-family homes on Macaulay Road in McIntyre Subdivision. The lottery is open to all Kwanlin Dün Citizens and Beneficiaries, 19 years of age…
New funding partnership adding wind-energy to the grid in the Yukon News Release from: Infrastructure Canada Whitehorse, Yukon, April 28, 2022—The shift to clean, sustainable energy production is important to building healthy communities. Northern communities are especially susceptible to the impacts of climate change and investing in renewable energy infrastructure projects is one of the…
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST KDFN Representatives for School Council Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking Expressions of Interest for KDFN Representatives for guaranteed seats on School Council at four schools. What do School Councils do? Yukon Government Dept of Education – The duties and powers of School Councils are described in sections of…
By: Brandy Mayes Over the last few years, the Kwanlin Dün First Nation has been a part of the Southern Lakes Caribou Relationship Planning process with eight other governments. This plan comes from the successful Southern Lakes Caribou Recovery Program that was in place since the early 2000s. At that time, there were estimated to…
Bringing a new baby into the world is a big job. This team of nurses and support workers can help new parents-to-be stay as healthy as possible before, during and after pregnancy. Stephanie Coombes, Nurse My name is Stephanie Coombes and I moved to the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an…
Get a boost! KDFN citizens and members of their households, you can get your booster dose at KDFN’s Vaccine Clinic today (Friday, April 1). You can also catch up on your 1st or 2nd dose, if you still need them. Booster doses are strongly recommended for: people age 50+; adults in or from First Nation,…