Friday Fire cancelled for the week of February 17
Heads up KDFN! This week’s Friday Fire has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for your understanding.
Regalia-making workshop
Check out this regalia-making workshop coming up at the Kenädän Ku – House of Learning!March 17, 18, 20, and 21 from 5 to 8 p.m.March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Attendance for all days encouraged. Preference to KDFN graduates.Meals and snacks provided.To sign up, email language.culture@kdfn.net or phone 867-334-6539
Presenting new members of the KDFN Citizenship Committee
On Friday, February 14, new members of the Citizenship committee took an oath promising to do their best and remain free of conflicts of interests that may interfere in this role. This committee is responsible for reviewing the applications of new KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries. New committee members are Tammy Joe (far left), Judy Gingell…
Southern Tutchone Language Revitalization Program
Awakening Southern Tutchone through a community centred approach, Kwänlin Dun First Nation has started a new six-month intensive Southern Tutchone Language Revitalization Program. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain a Certificate in Language Proficiency from Simon Fraser University, in collaboration with the Yukon Native Language Centre. It includes nine university courses and starts…
Friday Fires
Dzenu shäwthan KDFN! Join us for Friday Fires! Hosted by Tyler Smith. Stop by for peer connection, support, culture and smokies! Every Friday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. See you there!
Cooks needed!
Dzenu shäwthan KDFN! We’re looking for skilled and passionate cooks and cook helpers to make food for the 20th Anniversary of KDFN’s Final Agreement. If you have experience in preparing delicious meals in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team, we want to hear from you! Events will take place from…
Housing Allocation Committee
Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking applicants to sit on the KDFN Housing Allocation Committee. You can find the full expression of interest at kwanlindun.com/our-committees If you are interested in putting your name forward as a candidate for the opportunity, please submit your resume via Email: eco.staff@kdfn.net or in person at 35 McIntyre Drive by…
Rides to the funeral of Jimmy Johnny
Dzenu shäwthan KDFN. Rides will be available tomorrow, Saturday, February 8 to attend the funeral of Jimmy Johnny in Mayo. A van will leave Whitehorse at 8 a.m. and return after the funeral. Unfortunately, our van is not wheelchair accessible. Due to available seating in the van, we can only take 6 passengers. Seats will…
Kwanlin Dün First Nation sends condolences to the friends and family of Mike Gau
Kwanlin Dün First Nation sends condolences to the friends and family of Mike Gau. Mike worked for the City of Whitehorse since 2000. Since 2012 he was the Director of Development Services. In his job with the city, Mike worked closely with KDFN. He will be remembered for his hard work and dedication. Our hearts…
Hide Scraping
Dzenu shäwthan KDFN! Check out these photos from the hide-scraping camp over by the multipurpose building. There’s still time to check it out today until 4 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!