Did you know? Santa’s Parade of Lights is coming through McIntyre on Saturday, December 5! Recreation is creating craft kits for youth to design their very own homemade headbands to wear to the parade. In the kits, youth will find art supplies to create a reindeer headband, or a winter critter of their choice. If…
On November 18, Kwanlin Dün Council exercised its powers under its self-government agreement to put an emergency directive in place to keep KDFN citizens and staff safe. These measures are in addition to and apart from any restrictions imposed by the Yukon Government. You may not enter a KDFN workplace for 14 days: after travelling outside…
In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation in Whitehorse, the Kwanlin Dün government has adopted new protocol on wearing masks in the workplace and in KDFN buildings. Please note that all KDFN buildings remain closed to the public, unless you have an appointment. Effective immediately, you must wear a mask at all times when you…
Currently our building is closed to the public. What supports are offered at this time? Staff are available to meet citizens in-person to provide services and support! Book your appointment ahead of time and call 633-8422 School Age Education ext. 502 Post Secondary Education ext. 512 Employment and Training ext. 516 Resume and Job Search…
November 16 is your final deadline to apply for financial assistance for the Winter 2020 post-secondary semester. If you know you need post-secondary education but aren’t sure what course of study to follow, please contact staff at Kenädän Ku to talk about your options. There are many resources available, and staff at Kenädän Ku can…
Laptops for K-12 Yukon students have been delayed to the end of January due to delivery issues. KDFN Education will contact applicants to arrange delivery after the shipment has arrived. Due to the growing need for computers at home, the Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) have partnered to purchase laptop computers…
We’re still looking for citizens to sit on school council Put your name forward to become a representative: Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) is seeking Expressions of Interest for KDFN Representatives on Yukon School Councils. Your participation counts! School Councils take on important responsibilities, such as: reviewing and developing school-based policies; supporting school growth…
KDFN has been allocated 3 Elk/Agriculture Conflict Hunt Permits for the 2020-21 Season. ELIGIBILITY: You can enter the lottery for one of these permits if you: -are a KDFN Citizen; -are over 16 years of age; -were unsuccessful in the Permit Hunt Authorization draw; -did not receive an Elk/Agriculture Conflict Hunt Permit in the past;…
Attention citizens, Hunting season has started. If you plan to hike, bike, or camp on or near First Nation Settlement Land, please: – wear high visibility clothing; – avoid the area before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. when hunters are most active; – keep dogs on leash and clean up pet waste; – stay…
COVID-19 has many Canadians doing more home renovations resulting in a shortage of materials from suppliers. Community Services wishes to advise this shortage will create delays in KDFN housing maintenance for the unforeseeable future. Orders of necessary materials such as doors, windows and plywood are taking up to 8 weeks to arrive in Yukon.