Elders Council Meeting
Save the date! KDFN Elders Council Meeting Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Long House Thursday, November 30, 2023 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information to follow.
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CSO Hours
Community Safety Officers (CSOs) are now on their fall and winter hours. You can phone CSOs 7 days a week, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Phone 867-332-9551.
Phrases of the Week
Check out these Southern Tutchone Phrases of the week recorded by Pricilla Dawson! Is it snowing?- Yäw níkhyä̀wa? Yes, it is snowing. – Àghāy, yäw níkhyä̀w. No, it is not snowing.- Äjù, äju yäw níkhyä̀w. Is it cold outside? – Chį́ch’a kwä̀k’ǜa? Yes, it is cold outside. – Àghāy, chį́ch’a kwä̀k’ǜ. No, it is not…
Indigenous Veterans Day
Today, November 8, is Indigenous Veterans Day. On this day, we recognize the Indigenous peoples across Canada who not only served in the military, but who also were historically faced with many challenges in the process of enlisting. Today and every day, we honour the Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who served, and…
Pathways Drop-in Sewing Nights
Hey KDFN! Join us every Wednesday for Pathways Drop-in Sewing Nights! 5 to 7 p.m. at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. Drop-in Sewing Nights will run until December 13, then continue in the new year. Questions? Phone Jackie Callahan at 867-332-5040. Snacks and refreshments available. See you there!
Expression of Interest – Honouring Identity, Celebrating Self Workshop
Hey KDFN! We are hosting a workshop for KDFN students in grades 6 to 12 to participate in various activities to identify their family lineage and history. Workshops will be held: November 20-24, 2023 – Whitehorse and Carcross February 19-27, 2024 – Whitehorse, Haines and Juneau, Alaska Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Attendance…
The recovery focused sharing circle scheduled for tonight, November 7 has been cancelled
Heads up KDFN! The recovery focused sharing circle scheduled for tonight, November 7 has been cancelled. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. The next circle will be on Tuesday, November 21 at 5 p.m.
PHOTOS: culture week at Elijah Smith Elementary School
Hey KDFN! This morning, Elijah Smith Elementary School kicked off culture week! KDFN Chief Sean Smith, alongside KDFN Elders Russell Burns, and Grandma May spoke to students about traditional ways of life and listening to your Elders. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone involved. Check out these photos!
When love hurts, when love heals
When love hurts, when love heals. Join Maisie Smith as she facilitates a workshop on unhealthy and healthy relationships through an Indigenous lens. When: Wednesday, November 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre To register, phone 867-668-7289. Snacks and lunch provided.