There will be an Elders Council Meeting tomorrow, November 30, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Long House. To attend online or view the agenda, visit kwanlindun.com/eldersmeeting2023 For rides, please call Krysta: 867-334-8516

Join us for a Men’s Gathering focusing on connection, purpose, wellness and self-care. Brought to you by KDFN Justice, Pathways to Empowerment, Health and Wellness, Council of Yukon First Nations, and Damen Bell. Activities include fishing, rabbit snaring, and daily mitten making workshops guided by Ronald Williams. Registration open! To register or for more info,…

KDFN has ongoing opportunities for construction and maintenance contracts. We’re inviting experienced contractors to bid on these contracts. To be added to the list of qualified bidders and be notified of upcoming opportunities, please contact Community Services at community.service@kdfn.net or 867-633-7833.

Join us for an evening of Christmas tree decorating! TONIGHT! November 29, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., outside of Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Enter a draw to win a Christmas tree. We’ll have a fire, hotdogs, and warm drinks at the wall tent!

Hey KDFN! Canyon City Construction LP is hiring! Check out these opportunities.

Heads up KDFN! Community Services is doing a brush burn near Hamilton Blvd. You may see smoke in the area.

Last week, Charles Waugh hosted a workshop on how to set rabbit snares as part of National Addictions Awareness Week. We’re so happy that Citizens have the opportunity to learn these important skills! Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone involved! Photos provided by Charles Waugh.

Join us for a Men’s Gathering focusing on connection, purpose, wellness and self-care. Brought to you by KDFN Justice, Pathways to Empowerment, Health and Wellness, CYFN, and Damen Bell. Activities include fishing, rabbit snaring, and daily mitten making workshops guided by Ronald Williams. Registration open! To register or for more info, phone 867-334-4341, or connect…

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

Learn to make tools for hide tanning! November 27 to December 1, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Multipurpose Building Ages 14+. Spaces limited. Youth ages 14-15 must be accompanied by someone aged 16+. To register or for more info, please phone Steven Shorty at 867-334-1004.

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!

Hey KDFN! Check out a few photos from the Honouring Identity, Celebrating Self Program! Participants spent time researching their family history last week. Here are some pictures from Yukon Archives and the Carving Shed in Carcross, just a few stops in their fun-filled week. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone involved!

Hey KDFN! We have some info to pass along from Air North. Canada Goose and Air North, Yukon’s Airline are proud to announce their second Resource Centre event – bringing fabric and materials to Indigenous sewers, seamstresses, and parka designers in the Yukon to make their own parka. Saturday, December 2, 3 p.m. Kwanlin Dün…

Hey KDFN! Check out these photos from the story tent at National Addictions Awareness Week! Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone who helped make last week a success.  

Learn the Northern Tutchone alphabet and Learn how to write in Northern Tutchone! December 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kenädän Ku House of Learning Crow room Register before December 1! To register, email Pricilla.Dawson@kdfn.net

There will be an Elders Council Meeting on November 30, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Long House. To attend online or view the agenda, visit kwanlindun.com/eldersmeeting2023 For rides, please call Krysta: 867-334-8516

KDFN Citizens, Join us for a two part drum and form line art workshop. December 4, 5, 11, 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kenädän Ku House of Learning Crow room Register before December 1! The first part on December 4 and 5 will focus on making drums. In the second part on December 11…

Hey KDFN! Join us for an evening of Christmas tree decorating! November 29, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., outside of Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Enter a draw to win a Christmas tree. We’ll have a fire, hotdogs, and warm drinks at the wall tent!

Attention KDFN. We’ve heard of a coyote spotted in McIntyre. Please beware of coyotes and stay safe! Some things to consider to maintain maximum safety: Don’t litter or leave food waste or other animal attractants around your yard. Keep a close eye on your pets when letting them outside. To report animal sightings, phone 1-800-661-0525.

Hey KDFN! Join us for a presentation by James Johnnie, “the Sun Does Shine.” This session is part of National Addictions Awareness Week. It will take place at 3 p.m. today, November 23. You can watch the presentation at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning, or at this link: meet.google.com/nsh-oshr-umm  

Hey KDFN! Join us for a presentation by Brent Taylor, “Experience, Strength and Hope” This session is part of National Addictions Awareness Week. It will take place at 1 p.m. today, November 23. You can watch the presentation at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning, or at this link: meet.google.com/vmb-jwdq-ddy

Learn to make tools for hide tanning! November 27 to December 1, 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. Multipurpose Building Ages 14+. Spaces limited. Youth ages 14-15 must be accompanied by someone aged 16+. To register or for more info, please phone Steven Shorty at 867-334-1004.

There will be an Elders Council Meeting on November 30, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Long House. To attend online, click here. For rides, please call Krysta: 867-334-8516

Spaces are now full for Youth Recreation on the PD day, November 24. To be put on the waitlist, phone Nadine at 867-332-1744.

Join us for a two part drum and form line art workshop. December 4, 5, 11, 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kenädän Ku House of Learning Crow room Register before December 1! The first part on December 4 and 5 will focus on making drums. In the second part on December 11 and 12,…

Learn the Northern Tutchone alphabet and Learn how to write in Northern Tutchone! December 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kenädän Ku House of Learning Crow room. Register before December 1! To register, email Pricilla.Dawson@kdfn.net

Join Rocky Jackson as he shares his story and leads a special healing ceremony for National Addictions Awareness Week. Calling Our Spirit Back – A Healing Ceremony. November 25, 11 a.m., at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre firepit. Everyone welcome. Bring your drum!

Heads up KDFN! Tonight’s drop-in sewing has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hey KDFN! Join us tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for drop-in handgames! Handgames will take place at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre drive. See you there!

Hey KDFN! Join is for Spirits and Science – intro to Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Dr. Jeremy Riva-Cambrin. This session is part of National Addictions Awareness Week. It will take place at 4 p.m. today, November 21. You can watch the presentation at Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre, Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning, or at this link:…

Hey KDFN! Youth Rec will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 24 for the PD Day. Meals will be provided. Please ensure Youth come with winter clothes. Spaces are limited. To register, please phone Nadine to at 867-332-1744.

Hey KDFN! Join us for a family dance on Thursday, November 23. The dance will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the KDFN Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. There will be music from DJ Case 235 and Vision Quest! This is a dry all ages event. Everyone is welcome! See you there!

Hey KDFN! We have some info to pass along from the RCMP. “The Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program (IPTP) offers Canadian Indigenous people, between the ages of 19 and 29, an opportunity to experience a modified three-week Depot training experience within the RCMP at the RCMP Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan.” Applications are open for the…

Hey KDFN! Come on out for hide scraping with Steven Shorty! Everyday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until Thursday, November 23. Drop in to the wall tents outside the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. If you have experience, you can volunteer to help. No need to register. Just drop in!

Join us for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire! Drop in every other Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. The next one is tomorrow, November 21. 7 O’Brien Rd. (old Justice building). Snacks and refreshments served. The circle is an opportunity to connect, share challenges and gains, and access…

Join Rocky Jackson as he shares his story and leads a special healing ceremony for National Addictions Awareness Week. Calling Our Spirit Back – A Healing Ceremony. November 25, 11 a.m., at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre firepit. Everyone welcome. Bring your drum!

Join us for a sausage making workshop, hosted by Troy Friday on December 14. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. Spaces limited. To register for the workshop, phone 867-332-1744.

Hey KDFN! Earlier this week, KDFN Chief Sean Smith joined in kicking off the Northwestel & Whitehorse Fighters Charitable Society Toy Drive. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone involved.

Hey KDFN! Check out the schedule of activities and events for Citizens and families during National Addictions Awareness Week, November 19 to 25. Get ready to gather, connect, learn and laugh!

Hey KDFN! Join us for an evening of Christmas tree decorating! November 29, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., outside of Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Enter a draw to win a Christmas tree. We’ll have a fire, hotdogs, and warm drinks at the wall tent!

Check out these adorable puppies who went to the One Health Pet Clinic yesterday for a checkup! If you’ve ever lived with a cat or dog, you know that they are more than just pets, they are members of our families. That’s why it’s so important to get them the proper care they need, just…

Hey KDFN! KDFN has ongoing opportunities for construction and maintenance contracts. We’re inviting experienced contractors to bid on these contracts. To be added to the list of qualified bidders and be notified of upcoming opportunities, please contact Community Services at community.service@kdfn.net or 867-633-7833.

Hey KDFN! Join Rocky Jackson as he shares his story and leads a special healing ceremony for National Addictions Awareness Week. Calling Our Spirit Back – A Healing Ceremony. November 25, 11 a.m., at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre firepit. Everyone welcome. Bring your drum!

Hey KDFN! We have some info to pass along from the Government of Yukon. The deadline for submissions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection is January 31, 2024. Find out more at yukon.ca/yukon-permanent-art-collection

Join us for four days of hide scraping on November 20 to 23, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the KDFN Multipurpose Building! Starting on November 20, drop in to the wall tents outside the Multipurpose Building to learn hide scraping from Steven Shorty. If you have experience, you can volunteer to help. No…

Come to Kenädän Ku House of Learning on November 22 at 5 p.m. to learn about programs offered at the Wood Street Centre! Support will be available for those who want to apply. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend or drop in, please contact Krista Strand: 867-633-8422, ext. 502.

This week, from November 13 to 19, is Transgender Awareness Week. This week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. It’s a time for all of us to celebrate our trans friends and family, and reflect on how we can lift them up. Now and always, we support our transgender Citizens and…

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

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!

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…

Heads up KDFN! There will be no drop-in mental wellness counselling today, Friday, November 10. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

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…

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.

Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email communications@kdfn.net. If…

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.

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…

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…

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!

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…

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.

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. 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.

Join us for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire! Drop in every other Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. The next one is TOMORROW. 7 O’Brien Rd. (old Justice building). Snacks and refreshments served. The circle is an opportunity to connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and…

Afterschool Recreation is full today, November 3, 2023. If you have any questions please contact Nadine at 867-332-1744.

Hey KDFN! We have a limited number of adult tickets to the Blue Feather Music Festival to give away! Stop by the Kashgêk’ building, 35 McIntyre Drive before 4 p.m. today to get one. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis, until we run out. One ticket per person. Posted November 3,…

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

Join Maisie Smith as she facilitates a workshop on unhealthy and healthy relationships through an Indigenous lens.

Hey KDFN, Join us for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire! Drop in every other Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. The next one is November 7. 7 O’Brien Rd. (old Justice building). Snacks and refreshments served. The circle is an opportunity to connect, share challenges and gains, and…

Save the date KDFN! We’re planning a week of activities and events for Citizens and families during National Addictions Awareness Week, November 19 to 25. Keep your eye out for the schedule and get ready to gather, connect, learn and laugh!

Join us for one of two sausage making workshops, hosted by Troy Friday on November 2 and December 14. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. There are limited spaces for both dates. To register for one of the workshops, phone 867-332-1744.

Join us for a Halloween celebration tomorrow! There will be food, face paint, a photo booth and a family friendly dance from 5 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. for spooky activities and a haunted tour! All are welcome. Costumes are encouraged!

Hey KDFN! Here are a few photos of the Monster Parade in McIntyre this morning, Monday, October 30, 2023. KDFN staff handed out candy to students from Elijah Smith Elementary School. Monsters, ghouls, and minions were all in attendance.

Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to all who took time this weekend to attend the General Assembly. Shout out to everybody who worked so hard to make this happen. It was wonderful to see everybody come together.

Want to learn about audio and video editing, recording, and digitization to help with language documentation and preservation? Reach out to Krista Dempster at krista.dempster@kdfn.net or 867-335-6569 for possible training and job opportunities. No previous experience is needed.

Drop-in flu and COVID-19 immunization clinics continue this week! Clinics will take place Monday through Friday, until November 3, at Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Drop-in from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.

Heads up KDFN! If you see monsters in McIntyre, do not be afraid! Elijah Smith Elementary School will be doing a Halloween Monster Parade to Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre today, October 30, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please drive slowly and carefully in the community.

The 2023 KDFN General Assembly starts TODAY and continues the full day TOMORROW, Saturday, October 28. Registration starts at 3:30 p.m. and things kick off at 5 p.m. KDFN Citizens can attend in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House or online. To register to attend online, or for updated information, visit: kwanlindun.com/GA-2023 For rides, phone…

Hey KDFN! Attending the General Assembly on Saturday, October 28? We have Youth Rec programming during the GA! Ages 6+ can join us at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We’ll have a pancake breakfast and Halloween movie in the morning! Then, we’ll go to the CGC Halloween Spooktacular…

Hey KDFN! Youth Rec will be open tomorrow, October 27 for a PD day drop-in for ages 6 – 10. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. Questions? Phone Nadine at 867-332-1744.

We are organizing a game of Mantracker TOMORROW from 1 – 2:30 p.m. for KDFN Youth. Youth under age 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Make sure to dress for the cold weather.

Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone who came out to the launch of Kwanlin Dün Dǎ Kwǎndur Ghày Ghàkwadîndur, Our Story in Our Words.

KDFN is hiring. We’re seeking to fill the following positions: • Public Buildings and Property Manager • Youth Recreation Support Worker • Jordan’s Principle Navigator For more info and to apply, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment

Don’t forget KDFN! Today’s Drop-in flu and COVID-19 immunization clinic is at the Kashgêk’ Building, 35 McIntyre Drive, noon – 8 p.m., during the pre-GA tradeshow. Clinics continue Monday through Friday, until November 3, at Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Drop-in from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.

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.

Come to the trade show tomorrow, and help us name our new boat! KDFN’s Heritage, Lands and Resources has a new boat, and we want your help to name it! Come to the pre-General Assembly trade show, and submit your ideas! Please keep all submissions respectful, and related to KDFN. For example: -traditional place names,…

Hey KDFN Citizens 18 and over! Come participate in the 2023 General Assembly. There are lots of great prizes and KDFN swag to be had! The GA is on the evening of Friday, October 27 and the full day on Saturday, October 28. You can attend in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House or online.…

We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Elder knowledge holders and speakers who are interested in helping out at schools in the Yukon. If this interests you, please contact Krista Dempster: 867-633-8422, ext. 516

The 2023 KDFN General Assembly is on the evening of Friday, October 27 and continues the full day on Saturday, October 28. KDFN Citizens can attend in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House or online. To register to attend online, or for updated information, visit: kwanlindun.com/GA-2023 For rides, phone Floyd Johnston at 867-332-1510 or KDFN…

KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment Program is looking for KDFN artists who are interested in selling crafts at upcoming holiday craft fairs. If you’re interested, please contact Ames: 867-333-0114

Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is available four days a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us to celebrate the launch of Kwanlin Dün Dǎ Kwǎndur Ghày Ghàkwadîndur, Our Story in Our Words. Published during the pandemic, we can now come together to acknowledge this achievement. This book is the winner of the 2020 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize and the 2020 Yukon Heritage Innovation Award.…

Hey KDFN! Drop-in flu and COVID-19 immunization clinics will take place Monday through Friday, October 23 – November 3, at Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Drop-in from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. Please note: The clinic on Thursday, October 26, will take place at the Kashgêk’ Building, noon – 8 p.m., during…

Drop in next week for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire! Starting on October 24, Drop in every other Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 7 O’Brien Rd. (old Justice building) Snacks and refreshments served. The circle is an opportunity to connect, share challenges and gains, and access support…

The 2023 KDFN General Assembly is on the evening of Friday, October 27 and continues the full day on Saturday, October 28. KDFN Citizens can attend in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House or online. To register to attend online, or for updated information, visit: kwanlindun.com/GA-2023 For rides, phone Floyd Johnston at 867-332-1510 or KDFN…

We’re looking for KDFN Youth ages 10 to 16 to help with the upcoming General Assembly on October 27 and 28. This is a paid opportunity. To sign up, phone Brenda Smith: 236-339-8625

Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking individuals and businesses interested in joining a call list in to provide wood to KDFN Citizens on a regular basis throughout the year. Wood is delivered directly to homes as we do not have on-site storage. To be considered, you must: -have your own transportation; -have your own tools;…

We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Elder knowledge holders and speakers who are interested in helping out at schools in the Yukon. If this interests you, please contact Krista Dempster: 867-633-8422, ext. 516 Krista.Dempster@kdfn.net

Check out these Southern Tutchone Phrases of the week recorded by Pricilla Dawson! Turn on your sound to hear the pronunciations. It is fall time – Nùchų̄ kwä̀łè. It is getting cold – Nä̀kwädä̀k’ò. It is snowing outside – Chį́ch’a yäw níkhyä̀w. Is it windy? – Ń-ts’i nįts’ia? Yes, it is windy – Àghāy, ń-ts’i…

Hey KDFN! Join us on Thursday, October 26 for the pre-GA tradeshow. The tradeshow will take place at the Kashgêk’ building, 35 McIntyre Drive, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come meet the different KDFN departments and find out what they’re up to! See you there! Please note: You may have received a postcard advertising…

Hey KDFN! Stay safe and take care. COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are spreading. Here are some ways you can manage your risk of getting sick and help protect other people in your life: Stay home if you have symptoms. Wash your hands often. Wear a mask if you have symptoms and need to go…

Heads up KDFN! Due to short staff, Youth Rec drop-ins for this week are cancelled. Swimming and Teen night are still on. Sorry for the inconvenience, please phone 867-332-1477 if you have any questions. Posted October 17, 2023.

We’re looking for KDFN Youth ages 10 to 16 to help with the upcoming General Assembly on October 27 and 28. To sign up, phone Brenda Smith: 236-339-8625

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

The 2023 KDFN General Assembly is on the evening of Friday, October 27 and continues the full day on Saturday, October 28. KDFN Citizens can attend in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House or online. To register to attend online, or for updated information, visit: kwanlindun.com/GA-2023 For rides, phone Floyd Johnston at 867-332-1510 or KDFN…

Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is available four days a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Hey KDFN Youth! Want to learn about audio and video editing, recording, and digitization to help with language documentation and preservation? Reach out to Krista Dempster at krista.dempster@kdfn.net or 867-335-6569 for possible training and job opportunities. No previous experience is needed.

Hey KDFN Youth ages 14 to 19! Join us for a Youth Council meeting and movie night! The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building. You’ll be paid honorarium for showing up. Food and refreshments will be available. For rides, phone 867-332-3060.

Save the date KDFN! Join us to celebrate the launch of Kwanlin Dün Dǎ Kwǎndur Ghày Ghàkwadîndur, Our Story in Our Words. Published during the pandemic, we can now come together to acknowledge this achievement. This book is the winner of the 2020 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize and the 2020…

Registration for community beading nights guided projects is full, but you can still bring your own project to work on every Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Multi-purpose Building. Ages 18+. If you would like to bring your own project, or to be put on the waitlist for guided projects, please phone Nadine at…

We’re looking for KDFN Youth ages 10 to 16 to help with the upcoming General Assembly on October 27 and 28. To sign up, phone Shirley Bien: 867-334-5951

Hey KDFN! The 2023 General Assembly agenda is now available at kwanlindun.com/GA-2023/

We’ve had a report of a cougar sighting in McIntyre.
Please stay alert and stay safe!

We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Elder knowledge holders and speakers who are interested in helping out at schools in the Yukon. If this interests you, please contact Krista Dempster: 867-633-8422, ext. 516 Krista.Dempster@kdfn.net

KDFN is hiring. We’re seeking to fill the following position: • Healthy Babies Healthy Generations Support Worker For more info and to apply, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment

Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking individuals and businesses interested in joining a call list in to provide wood to KDFN Citizens on a regular basis throughout the year. Wood is delivered directly to homes as we do not have on-site storage. To be considered, you must: • have your own transportation; • have your…

Hey KDFN! 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.

The 2023 KDFN General Assembly is on the evening of Friday, October 27 and continues the full day on Saturday, October 28.

Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling for KDFN Citizens is cancelled this Friday, October 13. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will return to our regular schedule next week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 1 to 3 p.m. at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre.

Join KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Nā Tän (medicine trail). We will connect with the land, teach, learn, and discover the gifts our boreal forest has to offer. Meet at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. See you…

Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email communications@kdfn.net. If…

We are seeking KDFN Elders who wish to be considered as the Elder Representative on KDFN’s Human Resources selection committee for our recruitment processes. For more info, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment The deadline to submit is October 13. Interested? Submit a letter stating why you are interested in the position to resume@kdfn.net or call 867-633-7800…

Hey KDFN Youth ages 14 to 19! Join us for a Youth Council meeting and movie night! The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building. You’ll be paid honorarium for showing up. Food and refreshments will be available. For rides, phone 867-332-3060.

Published during the pandemic, we can now come together to acknowledge this achievement.

Check out these Southern Tutchone Phrases of the week recorded by Pricilla Dawson! Turn on your sound to hear the pronunciations. 1. How is it outside? – Chį́ch’a dä̀kwä̀ch’e? 2. It is sunny outside. – Chį́ch’a sha kų̀lį. 3. It is cloudy outside. – Chį́ch’a k’uk kų̀lį. 4. It is raining outside. – Chį́ch’a shą…

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

The amount of money you could get through KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500. To be eligible, students must be a KDFN Citizen enrolled in kindergarten to grade 12. Applications for the bursary are open from August 1 to October 15, 2023. Find the application form at https://www.kwanlindun.com/…/kindergarten-to-grade-12… Application forms can…

Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is available four days a week.’ Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Whitehorse RCMP are asking for help from the public to find Isaiah Jakesta. Anyone who can help with search efforts can go to the Kwanlin Koyotes ski hut, next to Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Once there, please check in with RCMP for a safety briefing. Please check your yard, property, and out buildings for any…

We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Citizens who would like to learn and teach the Tlingit Language. Participants will train under the Paul Creek Curriculum. With this method, you’ll learn Tlingit and how to teach it to other learners. No Tlingit knowledge is needed to get involved. Participants will take part in a…

Check out these photos from recent youth hunts hosted by the KDFN Justice team.

Sign up for community beading nights! Every Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., starting October 12 at the Multi-purpose Building. You can join us by registering for one of our guided projects: • Oct 12 – 26, woven beaded earrings • Nov 2 – 23, duffel mitts • Nov 30 – Dec 14, TBD Ages 18+.…

Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone who took the Lands Plan Survey!

Hey KDFN Youth! Want to learn about audio and video editing, recording, and digitization to help with language documentation and preservation? Reach out to Krista Dempster at krista.dempster@kdfn.net or 867-335-6569 for possible training and job opportunities. No previous experience is needed.

KDFN is hiring! We’re seeking to fill the following position: • Healthy Babies Healthy Generations Support Worker For more info and to apply, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment

Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking individuals and businesses interested in joining a call list in to provide wood to KDFN Citizens on a regular basis throughout the year. Wood is delivered directly to homes as we do not have on-site storage. To be considered, you must: • have your own transportation; • have your…

Hey KDFN Youth ages 14 to 19! Join us for a Youth Council meeting and movie night! The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building. You’ll be paid honorarium for showing up. Food and refreshments will be available. For rides, phone 867-332-3060.

Join KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Nā Tän (medicine trail). We will connect with the land, teach, learn, and discover the gifts our boreal forest has to offer. Meet at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. See you…

Hey KDFN! KDFN has ongoing opportunities for construction and maintenance contracts. We’re inviting experienced contractors to bid on these contracts. To be added to the list of qualified bidders and be notified of upcoming opportunities, please contact Community Services at community.service@kdfn.net or 867-633-7833.

Update: class is cancelled tonight, October 3 Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

Starting October 2, Youth Recreation is excited to move back into drop-in afterschool programming for youth ages 6-10 from 3:05 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the MPB. We will also have some registered programming. Please phone 867-332-1744 to register your child. Daily registration not required for drop-in programs. Fall recreation schedule: • Drop-in: Mondays, Tuesdays,…

Want to learn about audio and video editing, recording, and digitization to help with language documentation and preservation? Reach out to Krista Dempster at krista.dempster@kdfn.net or 867-335-6569 for possible training and job opportunities. No previous experience is needed.

Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is available four days a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Shä̀w níthän, Másin cho, GunałchÎsh, Thank you for joining together today to honour everybody impacted by residential schools.

Due to the statutory holiday falling on a weekend, KDFN offices will be closed this coming Monday, October 2. We will be open again the following day on October 3.

Earlier this week, Chief Sean Smith joined leaders from Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, and the Government of Yukon for the Yukon Forum.   The Yukon Forum was held over two days at Äłät Nëhëjël, Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Community Hall, in Dawson.   Check out these photos, courtesy of Government of Yukon…

Hey KDFN! The Warrior Walkers will walk from Lake Lebarge into Whitehorse today. On Saturday, September 30, the walkers will walk from the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council office to the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. All are welcome to join. For more info, phone Darlene Jim at 867-335-2759.

We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Citizens who would like to learn and teach the Tlingit Language. Participants will train under the Paul Creek Curriculum. With this method, you’ll learn Tlingit and how to teach it to other learners. No Tlingit knowledge is needed to get involved. Participants will take part in a…

The deadline to take the Lands Plan Survey is tomorrow. You could win 1 of 3 hunting bags! A Lands Plan will help KDFN process Historical Submissions and guide how residential land is developed. The survey will gather more feedback on which lands should be used for homes and how they should be built. Printed…

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.

Hey KDFN! Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking individuals and businesses interested in joining a call list in to provide wood to KDFN Citizens on a regular basis throughout the year. Wood is delivered directly to homes as we do not have on-site storage. To be considered, you must: have your own transportation; have your…

Hey KDFN! We have some info to pass along about the Cannabis Policy Study in the Territories. Researchers need your help with a survey about cannabis! Check your mailbox for a postcard with the survey link and access code.

KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment team is hosting a movie night, tonight, 6:30 p.m. at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. This event is for Pathways Participants age 19 and up, or anyone else from the community who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided. Doors open at 6:15…

Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email communications@kdfn.net. If…

We are seeking KDFN Elders who wish to be considered as the Elder Representative on KDFN’s Human Resources selection committee for our recruitment processes. For more info, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment The deadline to submit is October 13. Interested? Submit a letter stating why you are interested in the position to resume@kdfn.net or call 867-633-7800…

There will be a sacred fire at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre starting today at 12:30 p.m. and continuing until Friday at noon. The sacred fire will burn throughout the night. There will also be a community fire at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and again at the same time…

Check out these Southern Tutchone Phrases of the week recorded by Pricilla Dawson! Turn on your sound to hear the pronunciations. -N-yinzhì dùye? What is your name? -Äyinzhì Pricilla ùye. My name is Pricilla -Uyinzhì dùye? What is his/her name? -Uyinzhì Chase ùye chʼe. His name is Chase Stay tuned for more phrases to learn,…

Drop in to Kenädän Kų House of Learning until this Friday, September 29 to pick up your Orange Shirt Day ribbon and choose an Orange Shirt Day sewing kit. Available while supplies last. Orange shirt pin instructions can be found at: kwanlindun.com/orangeshirtday

The amount of money you could get through KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500. To be eligible, students must be a KDFN Citizen enrolled in kindergarten to grade 12. Applications for the bursary are open from August 1 to October 15, 2023. Find the application form at https://www.kwanlindun.com/…/kindergarten-to-grade-12… Application forms can…

Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is available four days a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

After receiving feedback from Elders, KDFN has decided not to live stream the National Gathering of Elders Name Selection Draw. This is out of respect for privacy. Names will still be drawn. Those selected will be contacted. Any Elders who wish to witness the draw can come to the Kashgêk’ building, 35 McIntyre Drive on…

Shä̀w níthän, gùnáłchîsh, mähsi’cho, and thank you to everyone who took the time to join us at the Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) On-the-Land Gathering on Saturday. Citizens, Elders and guests shared stories, laughter and meaningful campfire conversations about their experiences and connection to the Fish Lake area. It was great to see everyone! Check…

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment team is hosting a movie night, Wednesday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. This event is for Pathways Participants age 19 and up, or anyone else from the community who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided. Doors open…

The ISET program is a federal fund that provides financial, educational and employment support to eligible KDFN Citizens who are unemployed or underemployed. You could be eligible if you’re: a KDFN Citizen; or unemployed or underemployed There is no age limit to access ISET funding, however: Individuals who are legally required to attend school (in…

Hey KDFN! We have some info about job opportunities with Hvactech Systems Inc. to pass along. Hvactech Systems Inc. is looking to fill the following positions: Sheetmetal Apprentice Plumbing Apprentice Oil Burner Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HVAC/R) Journeyman For more details and to apply, head over to www.yuwin.ca/employers/58707-hvactech-systems-inc

EDIT September 25, 4:16 p.m. After receiving feedback from Elders, KDFN has decided not to live stream the National Gathering of Elders Name Selection Draw. This is out of respect for privacy. Names will still be drawn. Those selected will be contacted. Any Elders who wish to witness the draw can come to the Kashgêk’…

Drop in to Kenädän Kų House of Learning from now until September 29 to pick up your Orange Shirt Day ribbon and choose an Orange Shirt Day sewing kit. Available while supplies last. Orange shirt pin instructions can be found at: kwanlindun.com/orangeshirtday

Join us tomorrow, September 23 for the Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) On-the-Land Gathering. This gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fish Lake, Dianne Smith’s camp – just past the boat launch, near the Bonneville Lakes trailhead. Tell us your thoughts on the Łu Zil Män local area plan and…

Fishing Education and Ethics Development Online Course. Take this free course to demonstrate your angler stewardship and enhance your Yukon fishing skills. Learn about Yukon fishing regulations, fish ecology, First Nation perspectives and best practices in fish handling. The course is delivered by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation with support from numerous partners. To register…

Join KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Nā Tän (medicine trail). We will connect with the land, teach, learn, and discover the gifts our boreal forest has to offer. Meet at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. See you…

We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Citizens who would like to learn and teach the Tlingit Language. Participants will train under the Paul Creek Curriculum. With this method, you’ll learn Tlingit and how to teach it to other learners. No Tlingit knowledge is needed to get involved. Participants will take part in a…

Take the Lands Plan Survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 hunting bags! A Lands Plan will help KDFN process Historical Submissions and guide how residential land is developed. The survey will gather more feedback on which lands should be used for homes and how they should be built. Printed copies of the…

Hey KDFN! KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment team is hosting a movie night, Wednesday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. This event is for Pathways Participants age 19 and up, or anyone else from the community who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided.…

Hey KDFN! KDFN has ongoing opportunities for construction and maintenance contracts. We’re inviting experienced contractors to bid on these contracts. To be added to the list of qualified bidders and be notified of upcoming opportunities, please contact Community Services at community.service@kdfn.net or 867-633-7833.

Check out this photo from last Friday’s Nā Tän (medicine trail).

Hey KDFN, Check out these Southern Tutchone Phrases of the week recorded by Pricilla Dawson! Turn on your sound to hear the pronunciations. Dä̀nnchʼe? How are you? Shä̀w íłį – I am fine Nāshų kʼē dǟnnchʼe? – how about you? Shāshų shä̀w íłį – Me too, Iʼm fine. Dä̀chʼe? – how is he/she? Shä̀w inlį.…

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., starting TODAY, September 19. Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

Join us on September 23 for the Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) On-the-Land Gathering. This gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fish Lake, Dianne Smith’s camp – just past the boat launch, near the Bonneville Lakes trailhead. Tell us your thoughts on the Łu Zil Män local area plan and…

Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is expanding to four days a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

We ask that you please be patient as we work to serve the community.  

We look forward to hosting more in the future!

Hey KDFN! Drop-in mental wellness counselling for KDFN Citizens is expanding to four days a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us on September 23 for the Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) On-the-Land Gathering. This gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fish Lake, Dianne Smith’s camp – just past the boat launch, near the Bonneville Lakes trailhead. Tell us your thoughts on the Łu Zil Män local area plan and…

Study the rules of the road and work towards earning your learner’s license! Participants are eligible for in-car hours with the instructor (this is a classroom course). Ages 16 and up. Food will be provided. To register, contact Ames: ames.val@kdfn.net or 867-333-0114

Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone who came out to yesterday’s Back to school BBQ! Attendees enjoyed food hot off the grill, chatted with KDFN staff about education, and gathered around the fire to make bannock on a stick. It was wonderful to see you all! Check out these photos!

KDFN Beneficiaries! Apply to serve as a Trustee on the KDFN Beneficiary Trust. Phone 587-438-2417 or email pwyminga@deloitte.ca

We are seeking KDFN Elders who wish to be considered as the Elder Representative on KDFN’s Human Resources selection committee for our recruitment processes. For more info, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment The deadline to submit is October 13. Interested? Submit a letter stating why you are interested in the position to resume@kdfn.net or call 867-633-7800…

Hey KDFN! We’re looking for expressions of interest from KDFN Citizens who would like to learn and teach the Tlingit language. Participants will train under the Paul Creek Curriculum. With this method, you’ll learn Tlingit and how to teach it to other learners. No Tlingit knowledge is needed to get involved. Participants will take part…

Join us for a Back to School BBQ TODAY, September 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The BBQ will take place outside of Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre. Come learn how KDFN can support you on your education journey. Whether you’re just starting school or thinking about post-secondary education, we have something for you!…

Join KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Nā Tän (medicine trail). We will connect with the land, teach, learn, and discover the gifts our boreal forest has to offer. Meet at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. See you…

Drop in to Kenädän Kų House of Learning from now until September 29 to pick up your Orange Shirt Day ribbon and choose an Orange Shirt Day sewing kit. Available while supplies last. Orange shirt pin instructions can be found at: kwanlindun.com/orangeshirtday

Take the Lands Plan Survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 hunting bags! A Lands Plan will help KDFN process Historical Submissions and guide how residential land is developed. The survey will gather more feedback on which lands should be used for homes and how they should be built. Printed copies of the…

Hey KDFN! We have some info to pass along from the Yukon Literacy Coalition. They’re hosting a hospitality & tourism training course for First Nation people interested in the tourism industry. Any KDFN Citizens interested in support to attend this program can contact Pathways to Empowerment. Please phone Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning reception at…

Hey KDFN! 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.

Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling is available for KDFN Citizens 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: • Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The amount of money you could get through KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500. To be eligible, students must be a KDFN Citizen enrolled in kindergarten to grade 12. Applications for the bursary are open from August 1 to October 15, 2023. Find the application form at https://www.kwanlindun.com/…/kindergarten-to-grade-12… Application forms can…

Join us for a Back to School BBQ TOMORROW from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The BBQ will take place outside of Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre. Come learn how KDFN can support you on your education journey. Whether you’re just starting school or thinking about post-secondary education, we have something for you! Come out…

Hey KDFN! Join us on September 23 for the Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) On-the-Land Gathering. This gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fish Lake, Dianne Smith’s camp – just past the boat launch, near the Bonneville Lakes trailhead. Tell us your thoughts on the Łu Zil Män local area…

Ever wanted to learn Southern Tutchone? Sign up for language lessons with Pricilla Dawson! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., starting September 19 Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Crow Room Snacks and drinks provided. Please register with Pricilla Dawson: Pricilla.dawson@kdfn.net

The amount of funding you can get to pay for work gear through KDFN’s Indigenous Skills, Employment and Training (ISET) program has increased! You could be eligible if you’re: • a KDFN Citizen; • unemployed or underemployed; and • starting a new job where you need gear, such as steel-toed shoes, office clothes, jackets, winter…

Drop in to Kenädän Kų House of Learning from now until September 29 to pick up your Orange Shirt Day ribbon and choose an Orange Shirt Day sewing kit.

EDIT: Registration for Youth Rec afterschool programming for September is now full. In the meantime, we have started a waitlist. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for your interest. ORIGINAL POST: Hey KDFN! Youth Rec is excited to share the afterschool programming schedule for the rest of September. We will be starting with…

Take the Lands Plan Survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 hunting bags! A Lands Plan will help KDFN process Historical Submissions and guide how residential land is developed. The survey will gather more feedback on which lands should be used for homes and how they should be built. Printed copies of the…

Join us for a Back to School BBQ on September 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The BBQ will take place outside of Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre. Come learn how KDFN can support you on your education journey. Whether you’re just starting school or thinking about post-secondary education, we have something for you!…

Join KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Nā Tän (medicine trail). We will connect with the land, teach, learn, and discover the gifts our boreal forest has to offer. Meet at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. See you…

Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email communications@kdfn.net. If…

Check out this recipe from Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre’s community garden volunteer Rae Mombourquette. On the menu today is baby spinach salad with fresh raspberries. Volunteer at the community garden! The garden is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.

Road work will start on Macaulay Road in the next week or two. The road will be dug up to work on sewer, water, and electrical lines. Work will continue as long as weather permits. Work is expected to start back up next spring. There will be traffic disruptions on Macaulay Road. Crews will work…

Head up KDFN! With the long weekend, this week’s Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling schedule will look a little different. There will be no drop-in on Monday, September 4. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre on Wednesday, September 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Counselling will also be available on Friday, September…

KDFN is hosting an overnight Men’s Group September 13 – 15 at Jackson Lake Healing Camp. Come together to lift each other up as we learn to love and take care of ourselves in this on-the-land event. Food and transport will be provided. Registration deadline is September 8. To sign up, contact Rob McLean at…

Head up KDFN! With the long weekend, next week’s Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling schedule will look a little different. There will be no drop-in on Monday, September 4. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre on Wednesday, September 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Counselling will also be available on Friday, September…

Youth Rec afterschool programming is temporarily postponed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Programing will return at a later date. We’ll let you know as soon as possible. Stay tuned here and on kwanlindun.com for updates.

KDFN is hosting an overnight Men’s Group September 12 – 15 at Jackson Lake Healing Camp. Come together to lift each other up as we learn to love and take care of ourselves in this on-the-land event. Food and transport will be provided. Registration deadline is September 8. To sign up, contact Rob McLean at…

Join us for a Back to School BBQ on September 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The BBQ will take place outside of Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre. Come learn how KDFN can support you on your education journey. Whether you’re just starting school or thinking about post-secondary education, we have something for you!…

Shä̀w níthän, Másin cho, GunałchÎsh, Thank you, to everybody who stopped by the Land Planning Open House! Don’t forget, you can still take the Lands Plan Survey and win 1 of 3 hunting bags! The deadline to submit is September 29. Learn more: kwanlindun.com/landsplan

KDFN Beneficiaries! Apply to serve as a Trustee on the KDFN Beneficiary Trust. Phone 587-438-2417 or email pwyminga@deloitte.ca

Are you grieving a loss in your life? Join us from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 9 at the Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Learn about grief, loss, and the mental and emotional impacts of losing a loved one. This workshop will also cover Indigenous beliefs and ceremonies, how to grieve in a healthy…

Hey KDFN! An outhouse and garbage can have been installed at Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) near the boat launch! Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Government of Yukon are developing a local area plan for the Łu Zil Män area with support from Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Throughout the planning process, KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries,…

Hey KDFN! Check out this recipe from Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre’s community garden volunteer Rae Mombourquette. On the menu today is baby spinach salad with fresh raspberries. Volunteer at the community garden! The garden is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.

KDFN has ongoing opportunities for construction and maintenance contracts. We’re inviting experienced contractors to bid on these contracts. To be added to the list of qualified bidders and be notified of upcoming opportunities, please contact Community Services at communityservice@kdfn.net or 867-633-7833.

Hey KDFN! Volunteer at the Community Garden! Beside Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre: • Monday to Friday – Drop in between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. • Weekends – Drop in between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Check out this burger made by volunteer Rae Mombourquette! It features a side salad with baby spinach and radishes…

The amount of money you could get through KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500. To be eligible, students must be a KDFN Citizen enrolled in kindergarten to grade 12. Applications for the bursary are open from August 1 to October 15, 2023. Find the application form here. Application forms can also…

Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling is available for KDFN Citizens 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: • Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Shä̀w níthän, gunalcheésh, másin cho, and thank you to everyone who came out to the Whitehorse Water-Use Relicensing Project Story Sharing Event last Thursday. The event was held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre and was based on the theme of Dátsųą kų yù dánāl kwändür, or Our Grandma’s house, there she tells us story.…

The ISET program is a federal fund that provides financial, educational and employment support to eligible KDFN Citizens who are unemployed or underemployed. You could be eligible if you’re: a KDFN Citizen; or unemployed or underemployed There is no age limit to access ISET funding, however: Individuals who are legally required to attend school (in…

Whitehorse Adult Hockey is hosting drop-in ball hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McIntyre Community Rink. Players must be age 16 and up. The rink will open at 7 p.m. with games starting around 7:30 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. See you there!

“Rocky” Jackson from Telegraph Creek will be in town from Monday, August 28 to Friday, September 1. Embrace the journey of healing through music, story, and ceremony. If you’re interested in meeting with Rocky, please phone or text April at 867-332-2633 to book a time. Here’s a few words from Rocky himself on what he…

Join us at the Multi-Purpose Building for community drop-in night, every Monday. There will be a few activities for Citizens including: • Beading and sewing – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., all experience levels welcome. Bring you own work; some small projects will be available. • Floor hockey – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Questions?…

We are asking all KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries not to harvest Chinook Salmon in the Yukon River or its tributaries.

Fishing Education and Ethics Development Online Course. Take this free course to demonstrate your angler stewardship and enhance your Yukon fishing skills. Learn about Yukon fishing regulations, fish ecology, First Nation perspectives and best practices in fish handling. The course is delivered by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation with support from numerous partners. To register…

We’re holding another round of open houses at the Multi-Purpose Room at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. There are 2 opportunities to join us: • Tuesday, August 29, 5-8 p.m. • Wednesday, August 30, 1-4 p.m. Let’s talk about: • Historical Submissions • Land for homes • Planning neighbourhoods, and more Food & prizes will…

Get excited KDFN… Tomorrow, August 26 is movie day, and we’re watching Pixar’s Elemental! Movie admission, medium popcorn, canned pop and candy included! (1 each per person) The movie starts at 11:00 a.m. Limited seats. First come, first served. We cannot take reservations. Transportation not included. Call Courtney if you have questions: 867-334-8718

Youth Rec after-school programming has been postponed for next week. We will instead return the following week on September 4. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please call/text 867-332-3060 for registration and details.

We have purple beans, peas, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, raspberries, onions, spinach, and cucumber!

Hey KDFN! “Rocky” Jackson from Telegraph Creek will be in town from Monday, August 28 to Friday, September 1. Embrace the journey of healing through music, story, and ceremony. If you’re interested in meeting with Rocky, please phone or text April at 867-332-2633 to book a time. Here’s a few words from Rocky himself on…

We’re asking all Citizens and Beneficiaries not to harvest Chinook Salmon in the Yukon River or its tributaries. Preserving our salmon population means all salmon must reach their spawning grounds. Now more than ever, it’s vital for all Yukon First Nations to prioritize salmon passage. We must save the salmon and be stewards of the…

Check out this recipe from Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre’s community garden volunteer Rae Mombourquette. On the menu today is salad with pasta and salmon. Volunteer at the community garden! The garden is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.

KDFN has ongoing opportunities for construction and maintenance contracts. We’re inviting experienced contractors to bid on these contracts. To be added to the list of qualified bidders and be notified of upcoming opportunities, please contact Community Services at communityservice@kdfn.net or 867-633-7833.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation Lands Planning Open House We’re holding another round of open houses at the Multi-Purpose Room at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. There are 2 opportunities to join us: Tuesday, August 29, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 1-4 p.m. Let’s talk about: Historical Submissions Land for homes Planning neighbourhoods, and more Food…

Join us this Wednesday, August 23, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for a community circle to learn the teachings of the medicine wheel and how this tool can be used to maintain balance and support with self-care. The community circle will take place in the Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre Healing Room or community garden (depending…

Reminder: This week’s drop-in mental wellness counselling schedule has been updated due to the long weekend. -Wednesday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. -Thursday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. -Friday, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. We will return to our regular schedule Monday, August 28.

Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre -Wednesday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. -Thursday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. -Friday, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Temporary schedule change due to the long weekend. We will return to our regular schedule Monday, August 28.

Opened this summer, Bannock Slap serves up bannock and stew, bannock burgers, and Christine’s signature dish, bannock slap.

Hey KDFN! Drop by the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre community garden to pick up fresh produce!

Hey KDFN Citizens and family members, Join us for a movie day on Saturday, August 26, at 11:00 a.m. We’re watching Pixar’s Elemental! Movie admission, medium popcorn, canned pop and candy included! (1 each per person) Limited seats. First come, first served. We cannot take reservations. Transportation not included Call Courtney if you have questions:…

Whitehorse Water-Use Relicensing Project Story Sharing Event – Thursday, August 24, 2023 Join us at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. This is an opportunity for community conversations regarding the Whitehorse & Lewes Dams. Citizens & Beneficiaries of KDFN, TKC and C/TFN are invited to attend this facilitated event to share stories, perspectives and lived experiences…

Join us Wednesday, August 23, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for a community circle to learn the teachings of the medicine wheel and how this tool can be used to maintain balance and support with self-care. The community circle will take place in the Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre Healing Room or community garden (depending on…

POSTPONED Please stay tuned for more info. Join us for an Ashea / Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre Reunion! All former and current students are welcome. There will be language games, handgames, food, and prizes.

Hey KDFN! Today is the last day of the KDFN basketball program! Join us from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the covered Basketball hoops next to the KDFN baseball diamond. Hang out, celebrate, eat cake, and compete for prizes! See you there!

Heads up KDFN! The back to school BBQ scheduled for today, August 17, has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned for a new date.

Heads up KDFN! This Friday’s drop-in mental wellness counselling has been moved to Thursday, August 17, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

Over the next two months, Community Services will work with tenants to update the locks on all KDFN rental units as we implement a new internal key tracking system. We are doing this to update our key systems and enhance security for all tenants. Tenants will receive a notice informing you when your locks will…

Hey KDFN! Drop by Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre before 4 p.m. to pick up fresh produce from the community garden!

Hey KDFN! Join us Wednesday, August 23, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for a community circle to learn the teachings of the medicine wheel and how this tool can be used to maintain balance and support with self-care. The community circle will take place in the Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre Healing Room or community garden…

KDFN has made the decision to close Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House as it isn’t being used as much. Although the potlach house is closed, support services are still available.

Hey KDFN! Drop by Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre before 4 p.m. to pick up fresh produce from the community garden!

Attention KDFN! We’re asking all Citizens and Beneficiaries not to harvest Chinook Salmon in the Yukon River or its tributaries. Preserving our salmon population means all salmon must reach their spawning grounds. Now more than ever, it’s vital for all Yukon First Nations to prioritize salmon passage. We must save the salmon and be stewards…

Hey KDFN! Check out this opportunity with the Council of Yukon First Nations.

Hey KDFN! Join us for an Ashea / Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre Reunion! All former and current students are welcome. Friday, August 25, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the McIntyre Community Ball Field. Come out and celebrate our culture and language! There will be language games, handgames, food, and prizes. Please let…

Take this free course to demonstrate your angler stewardship and enhance your Yukon fishing skills. Learn about Yukon fishing regulations, fish ecology, First Nation perspectives and best practices in fish handling.  The course is delivered by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation with support from numerous partners. To register and take the course, go to kwanlindun.com/fishing-education…

There will be a free shuttle bus for wildfire evacuees that will travel between KDFN’s Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House, the Canada Games Centre, and hotels in Whitehorse. The bus will continue on that loop throughout the day until 9 p.m. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to the Government of Yukon for providing…

Heads up KDFN! We are aware of some people testing positive for COVID-19 after attending a handgames tournament in Minto this past weekend. If you were at the games, we encourage you to monitor for symptoms and test yourself. If symptoms develop, please stay home until you feel better and your fever has been gone…

Volunteer at the Community Garden! Beside Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre: • Monday to Friday – Drop in between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. • Weekends – Drop in between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Join us for a Back to School BBQ on August 17, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The BBQ will take place outside of Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre. Come learn how KDFN can support you on your education journey. Whether you’re just starting school or thinking about post secondary education, we have…

Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email communications@kdfn.net. If…

Hey KDFN! The Men’s Gatherings, usually scheduled for every second Thursday, are cancelled until further notice. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

Hey KDFN! Chu Níikwän LP is looking for team members! Check out the details below.

Hey KDFN! Pick up some fresh tomatoes, mint, and basil from the community garden! Drop by Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre before 4 p.m. today, August 8 to grab some.

Circles will resume in September.

For more info, phone 867-333-0409 or email office@canyoncitylp.com.

Join us on August 16 and 17 for a two-day first aid and CPR course! -For KDFN citizens -No experience Required -First-aid and CPR certified when finished! To register, please contact Ames: ames.val@kdfn.net or 333-0114.

Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling has resumed. It is available for KDFN Citizens 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: • Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hey KDFN! Join us every second Thursday for a Men’s Gathering. The next one is August 10! Gatherings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the firepit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional…

KDFN Families are invited to rotary park TODAY for an education meet-and-greet BBQ. Meet Education Support Coordinators and Language and Culture Coordinators. Hang out, eat food, and ask your education related questions!

Join us at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on August 24.

KDFN has food and refreshments available for those impacted by wildfires in Mayo and Old Crow. Please come to Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House at 27 McIntyre Drive if you need anything. We will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Counsellors will be available on site. We will also have a sacred fire.…

Are you in recovery and need more support? Join us for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire, a Citizen of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Circles will take place every other Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Room at the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. The next one…

KDFN Families are invited to rotary park TOMORROW for an education meet-and-greet BBQ. Meet Education Support Coordinators and Language and Culture Coordinators. Hang out, eat food, and ask your education related questions!

Whitehorse Adult Hockey is hosting drop-in ball hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McIntyre Community Rink. Players must be age 16 and up. The rink will open at 7 p.m. with games starting around 7:30 p.m. and running until 10 p.m.

Join us at the Multi-Purpose Building for community drop-in night, every Monday. There will be a few activities for Citizens including: • Beading and sewing – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., all experience levels welcome. Bring you own work; some small projects will be available. • Floor hockey – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Questions?…

Students at Dusk’a Head Start Learning Centre made a sign for the Community Garden beside Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre in McIntyre, and we had a little BBQ to celebrate!      

KDFN Salmon Day is on! The sun is shining and everyone is smiling! Drop by Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan, “Connecting the Broken Salmon Trail.” We’re here until 7 p.m. today,…

KDFN Families are invited to rotary park for an education meet-and-greet BBQ on August 8. It will take place at Rotary Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hang out, eat food, and ask your education related questions!

August 4, 2023, 12 to 7 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan. There will be trivia and prizes! See you there!

Interested in learning about the Northern Tutchone language? We have spaces available to attend the Northern Tutchone Alphabet and Writing Workshop from August 15–17. Register with Krista Dempster by August 8 867-335-6569, krista.dempster@kdfn.net

Hey KDFN! Here’s the schedule for KDFN Salmon Day! KDFN Salmon Day is Friday, August 4, from noon until 7 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan. There will…

This is a joint release from the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

Hey KDFN! KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment team is hosting a summer movie night, Thursday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. This event is for Pathways Participants age 19 and up, or anyone else who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided. Doors open at…

Hey KDFN! Are you in recovery and need more support? Join us for recovery focused sharing circles with certified Canadian counsellor and Art Therapist Cheryl Maguire, a Citizen of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Circles will take place every other Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Room at the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre. The…

Today, August 1, 2023, KDFN joined Carcross/Tagish First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council for the First Salmon Welcoming Ceremony at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder. Dozens gathered along the shores of Chu Níikwän, also known as the Yukon River, to welcome this year’s first salmon. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone who…

Hey KDFN students! The deadline to apply for post-secondary school funding is Friday, August 4. For more info, head over to kwanlindun.com/education/post-secondary-students/      

Hey KDFN! The amount of money you could get through KDFN’s school supply bursary has increased from $200 to $500. To be eligible, students must be a KDFN Citizen enrolled in kindergarten to grade 12. Applications for the bursary are open from August 1 to October 15, 2023. Find the application form at www.kwanlindun.com/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12-students Application…

EDIT: Please Note! The date has changed from Friday, September 1, to Friday, August 25. Hey KDFN! Join us for an Ashea / Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre Reunion! All former and current students are welcome. Friday, August 25, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the McIntyre Community Ball Field. Come out and celebrate…

The ISET program is a federal fund that provides financial, educational and employment support to eligible KDFN Citizens who are unemployed or underemployed. You could be eligible if you’re: a KDFN Citizen; unemployed or underemployed; and Have not maxed out your ISET funding limits for this fiscal year. There is no age limit to access…

Hey KDFN! Whitehorse Adult Hockey is hosting drop-in ball hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McIntyre Community Rink. Players must be age 16 and up. The rink will open at 7 p.m. with games starting around 7:30 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. See you there!

Don’t forget KDFN! This is today! Join us for a community fire on July 31, hosted by KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment. This fire will take place at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning fire pit from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be food, prizes, and fun! See you there!

Hey KDFN! KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment team is hosting a summer movie night, Thursday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning. This event is for Pathways Participants age 19 and up, or anyone else who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided. Doors open at…

Hey KDFN! Join us at the Multi-Purpose Building for community drop-in night, every Monday. There will be a few activities for Citizens including: • Beading and sewing – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., all experience levels welcome. Bring you own work; some small projects will be available. • Floor hockey – 7 p.m. to 9…

Hey KDFN! Rides for Elders are available to the First Salmon Welcoming Ceremony at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder on Tuesday, August 1. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. Please pass this on to any Elders you know that may be interested. Phone Bruce Wilson at 867-334-8990 to arrange pick up.

Join us for KDFN Salmon Day! August 4, 2023, 12 to 7 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan. There will be trivia and prizes! See you there!

Take this free course to demonstrate your angler stewardship and enhance your Yukon fishing skills. Learn about Yukon fishing regulations, fish ecology, First Nation perspectives and best practices in fish handling. The course is delivered by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation with support from numerous partners. To register and take the course, go to kwanlindun.com/fishing-education…

Join us for a community fire on July 31, hosted by KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment. This fire will take place at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning fire pit from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be food, prizes, and fun! See you there!

We would like to let you know that we will no longer be delivering flyers door to door. If you want a paper copy of our “Coming up at KDFN” flyer, you can pick one up at the entrance of the Kashgêk’ building, or any of the other KDFN offices in McIntyre.

Hey KDFN! Join us today, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a Men’s Gathering. Gatherings continue every second Thursday. This gathering, we will go gopher trapping. Please meet at the firepit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each…

Hey KDFN! Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email…

Hey KDFN! Volunteer at the Community Garden! Beside Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre: • Monday to Friday – Drop in between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. • Weekends – Drop in between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Check out this burger made by volunteer Rae Mombourquette! It features a side salad with baby spinach and radishes…

Hey KDFN! Join us for a Back to School BBQ on August 17, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The BBQ will take place outside of Dusk’a Head Start Family Learning Centre. Come learn how KDFN can support you on your education journey. Whether you’re just starting school or thinking about post secondary education,…

Over the past two weeks, they have been working side-by-side with other Yukon crews and Nova Scotia firefighters to suppress the Takhini Bridge fire.

Join us for KDFN Salmon Day! August 4, 2023, 12 to 7 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan. There will be trivia and prizes! See you there!

Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling is available for KDFN Citizens 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: • Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hey KDFN! Join us on July 27, 2023, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a Community Circle. This circle’s theme is Healing Through Storytelling. It will take place at the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre garden, weather permitting. We will discuss storytelling, as well as the meaning of stories, and relating to them. Bringing and sharing…

Hey KDFN! Whitehorse Adult Hockey is hosting drop-in ball hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McIntyre Community Rink. Players must be age 16 and up. The rink will open at 7 p.m. with games starting around 7:30 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. See you there!

Circles will take place every other Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Room at the Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre.

Hey KDFN! Join us for a community fire on July 31, hosted by KDFN’s Pathways to Empowerment. This fire will take place at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning fire pit from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be food, prizes, and fun! See you there!

For more info and to apply, head over to kwanlindun.com/employment

Hey KDFN! Check out this opportunity with Canyon City Construction LP.  

Hey KDFN! Drop by Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre today between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up some produce from the community garden! Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to our wonderful volunteers. Today they are harvesting greens.

KDFN Beneficiaries! Apply to serve as a Trustee on the KDFN Beneficiary Trust. Phone 587-438-2417 or email pwyminga@deloitte.ca

Join us on July 27, 2023, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a Community Circle. This circle’s theme is Healing Through Storytelling.

Hey KDFN! Check out the schedule for upcoming Youth Rec drop-in day camps. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, all in the McIntyre area. There will be food too! See you there! Mon, July 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 6-9 Tues, July 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 6-9 Wed, July…

Hey KDFN! Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email…

Hey KDFN!   Yukon Little League is hosting two baseball games this week at the McIntyre Baseball Diamond.   The first is on Thursday, July 20 and the second is Friday, July 21. Both games are at 7 p.m.   Come on out to watch some baseball and see if your child is interested! All…

The agenda for the July 20 Elders’ Council meeting is now available. Attend in person at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre or online. To attend online, please pre-register by emailing citizenship@kdfn.net Rides available. Please call Elaine Smarch at 867-689-1765. Check out the agenda below.

Hey KDFN! Whitehorse Adult Hockey is hosting drop-in ball hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McIntyre Community Rink. Players must be age 16 and up. The rink will open at 7 p.m. with games starting around 7:30 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. See you there!

Don’t forget KDFN! This is today! We need your input on language programming at KDFN. We’re looking to talk to KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries who receive income support. We want to hear about your vision of language programming. Join us on Monday, July 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kenädän Kų̀ House…

Drop by and pick up some Sockeye salmon for your family. Gather to sing and pray for salmon. Celebrate the completion of the Southern Lakes Salmon Plan.

Solvest is hosting a Community BBQ on Monday, July 24, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning.

These KDFN citizens are on their way to participate in the NAIG (North American Indigenous Games). Good luck everybody! From left to right these are the names of the citizens in the photo, and their role: Karee Vallevand, Assistant Chef de Mission Mya Wilson, Archery Pat Joe, Team Elder Katelyn Dawson, Volleyball Assistant Coach Natilee…

Take this free course to demonstrate your angler stewardship and enhance your Yukon fishing skills.

Save the date KDFN! There will be an Elders Council Meeting on July 20, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Agenda and more information to come! For more information or to book a ride phone Elaine at 867-689-1765.

Join us at the Yukon Theatre this Saturday, July 15, at 11:30 a.m. to watch Transformers! For KDFN Citizens and family members (Recommended ages 11+) Movie admission, medium popcorn, canned pop and candy included! (1 each per person) Limited seats. First come, first served. We cannot take reservations. Transportation not included.

KDFN is offering support to vulnerable Citizens impacted by wildfires To be eligible for this support, you must be: a KDFN Citizen; currently living in an area under an Evacuation Alert as specified by the Yukon government (Ibex Valley or Silver Trail); registered with YG Emergency Support at 867-332-4597; and Considered medically vulnerable, or an Elder, or…

This is today KDFN! McIntyre, Crow & Swan Neighbourhood Plan BBQ. Wednesday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. At the playground at the intersection of Crow & Swan St. Come chat with us about the future of the neighbourhood! There will be food and prizes! For more info, contact Karee Vallevand at 334-3569 or…

Hey KDFN! We need your input on language programming at KDFN. We’re looking to talk to KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries who receive income support. We want to hear about your vision of language programming. Join us on Monday, July 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kenädän Kų̀ House of Learning fire pit.…

Calling all green thumbs! We’re looking for Citizens to help with watering, weeding, and caring for Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre’s community garden over the growing season. Interested? Phone Trudy Burdess at 867-334-3134.

Hey KDFN! Elder Appreciation Days are on! Come on down to Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House today through Thursday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for daily activities for Elders. Lunch and light refreshments will be served each day. For more information or to book a ride, phone Denise Peter at 867-334-3316. Check out theses…

Don’t forget KDFN! Elder Appreciation Days start today. July 11, 12 & 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. There will be daily activities. Lunch and light refreshments will be served each day. For more information or to book a ride, phone Denise Peter at 867-334-3316.

HEADS UP KDFN! There will be no drop-in K’àats’edädlü (sewing) this Wednesday, July 12 due to an unexpected staff shortage. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for your understanding.

Canyon City Construction LP is looking for an individual to fill our Fueling & Service Tech position. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Ability and willingness to work overtime and on weekends. Clean drivers abstract. You can expect to perform the following duties: Fueling equipment. Expediting equipment parts and fluids. Keeping the equipment…

Opportunity for artists!! Eagle Hill Energy LP and Chu Níikwän LP are inviting design submissions for interpretive signage for their new wind energy project on Haeckel Hill!!

We’re looking to talk to KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries who receive income support. We want to hear about your vision of language and culture programming.

Save the date KDFN! There will be an Elders Council Meeting on July 20, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Agenda and more information to come! For more information or to book a ride phone Elaine at 867-633-7800, ext 104.

Hey KDFN! Join us for Elder Appreciation Days at KDFN! July 11, 12 & 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. There will be daily activities. Lunch and light refreshments will be served each day. For more information or to book a ride, phone Denise Peter at 867-334-3316.

Wednesday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

At the playground at the intersection of Crow & Swan St.

Heads up KDFN! There will be no Community Drop-in Night this Monday, July 10. Drop-in Nights will resume Monday, July 17. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for your understanding.

Hey KDFN! Want to stay in the know about what’s going on in your First Nation? Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update! Send us your photos of the community! We’d love to feature them. Anything else you’d like to see in the updates? Let us know! To subscribe or share something, email…

Help Preserve Chinook Once again, KDFN is asking Citizens and Beneficiaries not to harvest Chinook salmon in the Yukon River or its tributaries this season. As of June 28th the Historical Cumulative Daily Passage of Chinook Salmon at the Pilot Station in Alaska was 23,451. In 2022 it was 26,796, and in 2021 it was…

Join us every second Thursday for a Men’s Gathering. Gatherings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire pit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. Questions? Contact Rob McLean at 867-332-5708…

Opportunities for KDFN artists and builders! We’re looking for: – artists with the capacity to do small to medium sized murals; – an experienced carpenter to lead the building of a tent frame for a classroom-sized wall tent; and – helpers to learn from the experienced carpenter and help building the tent frame. These opportunities…

Drop-in Basketball with Damen Bell For ages 12+ Tuesday, July 4 – Friday, July 7 from 3 – 5 p.m. KDFN Multipurpose Building (19 Mclntyre Dr)

Join us for Movie Night @ Kenädän Kų̀! Thursday, July 6 Doors open at 6:15 p.m., just drop-in! This event is for Pathways participants age 19 and up, or anyone else who wants to connect and learn about the program. Food and snacks will be provided. Questions? Phone Julien Imbeau at 867-332-4687.

Canyon City Construction LP is looking for an individual to fill the new role of Gravel Pit Controller. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Ability and willingness to work overtime and on weekends. General computer skills: Word, Excel, apps on mobile devices. Own transportation for traveling to site. Please provide a resume and…

Drop-in Łu ka ts’ūch’ą̈̀r (fishing) Learn language around fish and fishing with Cory Holway while fishing! Tuesday, June 27 & Tuesday, July 4 from 1 – 4 p.m. Meet at Kenädän Kų – House of Learning Fishing gear provided! Snacks will be provided! Rides are available For KDFN Citizens age 16+ For more info, contact…

NEW TIMES!! Yukon Little League Baseball McIntyre Baseball Diamond Tuesdays & Thursdays –> 5:30 – 7 p.m. 11-13 year olds –> 7 – 8:30 p.m. 14-16 year olds All KDFN youth aged 11-16 welcome. Registration is free! If your child is 10 years old and has basic catching and throwing skills, please encourage them to…

Young Women’s Adventure Group Schwatka Lake BBQ and Beach Day! Wednesday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. We’re starting a group for young women ages 19-25 years old to get outside and have fun. Come out for a BBQ and beach day and tell us what kind of activities you want to see! Text…

The Valleyview South Master Plan survey now open. The City is inviting input into the concept plans for future development in Valleyview South, which includes KDFN parcels C-117B and C-141B. Please take a moment to fill out this survey: www.research.net/r/valleyviewsouthsurvey2

We’re bringing back the bike rodeo from the 90s! June 23, 2023, Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your bike to test your two wheel skills on our obstacle course. Come decorate your bike then join in the bike parade. We’ll also have a prize draw for bikes. And, don’t forget…

KDFN is hosting drop-in drop-in K’àats’edädlü (sewing) days! June 28, July 5, and July 19 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Kenädän Kų, House of Learning Materials will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own projects! An instructor will be present for people who are not experienced with sewing. Snacks will be provided!…

Drop-in activities will be hosted at the Multipurpose Building throughout the summer Youth Rec is also accepting registration for summer camps! Activities to register for include: Ages 6-9 Day Camp Outing, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June 26 & 27; Teen Evening Camp Outing, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. June 28; Ages 10-12 Camp Outing,…

Hey KDFN! We’re bringing back the bike rodeo from the 90s! June 23, 2023, Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your bike to test your two wheel skills on our obstacle course. Come decorate your bike then join in the bike parade. We’ll also have a prize draw for bikes. And,…

Hey KDFN! Join us at the Multi-Purpose Building for community drop-in night, every Monday. There will be a few activities for Citizens including: • Beading and sewing – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., all experience levels welcome. Bring you own work; some small projects will be available. • Floor hockey – 7 p.m. to 9…

The amount of funding you can get to pay for work gear through KDFN’s Indigenous Skills, Employment and Training (ISET) program has increased! You could be eligible if you’re: • a KDFN Citizen; • unemployed or underemployed; and • starting a new job where you need gear, such as steel-toed shoes, office clothes, jackets, winter…

Following three years of preparation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Yukon government have completed a plan for a new neighbourhood on Range Point. The area includes KDFN Settlement Land parcel C-15B (14.85 hectares) and YG’s Lot 262-6 (3.6 hectares). During land claims, C-15 was chosen to help KDFN make money to provide programs and…

Hey KDFN! We’re offering rides for Citizens to the Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt Dance Festival in Haines Junction. The festival is on from June 23 to 25. Each day, we will leave from Whitehorse at 10 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Space is limited. To arrange your ride, please phone Steven Shorty at 867-334-1004.

Ä́tsųą äni, or grandma says, played during Language Celebration! On June 14, 2023, KDFN hosted a language celebration at the McIntyre Community ball field. Attendees were treated to a BBQ, took part in a scavenger hunt, and played games in Indigenous languages. KDFN Citizen Äyínzhia (Cory Holway), alongside Shä̀wkwälità (Nathan Easterson-Moore) from Kluane First Nation…

 2023 Gravel Discount for KDFN Citizens from Canyon City Construction LP After a few questions from the community, Canyon City Construction LP is happy to announce they will offer KDFN Citizens a $100 per load discount on processed gravel on a maximum of 4 loads per calendar year. A load is 9 m3 (12 yards).…

Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, thank you to everyone who attended the Lands Plan open houses this week and shared their feedback. We will be reaching out to all KDFN Beneficiaries and Citizens in the coming weeks to gather more feedback from those who weren’t able to attend. And a BIG congratulations to Troy Friday,…

Hey KDFN! We’re bringing back the bike rodeo from the 90s! June 23, 2023, Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your bike to test your two wheel skills on our obstacle course. Come decorate your bike then join in the bike parade. We’ll also have a prize draw for bikes. And,…

Heads up KDFN! There are road closures in McIntyre. The closures are needed to complete sewer and water work for new tiny homes being built in the community. Crews will be working on Murphy Road for the next week. There may also be temporary water shut offs in the area during the day. We will…

Please join KDFN and Professional Basketball Player Claire Abbott for a summer of basketball clinics at the KDFN Multipurpose Building (19 Mclntyre Dr). Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting June 20, 2023 – and ending August 17, 2023 -Ages 8 – 12 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. -Ages 13 – 18 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Do…

Hey KDFN! We’re offering rides for Citizens to the Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt Dance Festival in Haines Junction. The festival is on from June 23 to 25. Each day, we will leave from Whitehorse at 10 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Space is limited. To arrange your ride, please phone Steven Shorty at 867-334-1004.

Join us every second Thursday for a Men’s Gathering. The next one is June 15! Gatherings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the firepit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. Questions?…

Learn about grief, loss, and the mental and emotional impacts of losing a loved one.

Yukon Little League will be playing in the KDFN baseball diamond on Tuesday and Thursday nights. 6:30-8:00 p.m. starting next Tuesday, June 20. KDFN youth ages 11-16 are welcome to participate. Registration forms will be available at the event for those who want to sign up.

Last week, members of KDFN’s Community Services team planted red and orange flowers to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and to represent Every Child Matters.   Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you to everyone involved, especially Marlon O’Brien and Brandon Callison, pictured here, as well as Shawn Wood.  

We will let you know the new date once it is rescheduled.

It’s all coming together! Here’s a few more photos from the paddle carving classes with Duran Henry – which wrap up today (June 9, 2023). Participants are applying linseed oil to the paddles they’ve carved. 19-year-old Dontae Menzi of the wolf clan feels the process is quite relaxing. “It just helps with a lot of…

Shout out to everyone taking part in the paddle carving classes with Duran Henry. Check out these photos of 22-year-old Marlon Scarff of the crow clan. Marlon has spent the last few days carving. Now, they’re putting the finishing touches on their paddle by painting the raven stealing the sun. “It was a little frustrating…

We’re seeking to fill the following position: Director of Governance.

Heads up KDFN! There will be no Youth Rec programming for the week of June 12 – 16. This is because we are getting ready for summer. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for your understanding. Stay tuned for details about upcoming programming. See you soon!

Join us for a grief and loss workshop on Wednesday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre.

Join us for a conversation about which lands should be used for homes and how they should be developed.  

Save the date KDFN! Join us on Wednesday, June 14 for Coming Together to Celebrate Language. This language celebration gathering will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the McIntyre Community Ball field. There will be food, drinks, games, and prizes! See you there!

Hey KDFN! We’re offering a few workforce training courses for Citizens. Training will take place at the Multipurpose Building, 19 McIntyre Drive. Aerial lift training (participants must attend both days): Wednesday, June 28, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fall Protection: Friday, July 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…

Congratulations to Sabrina Fred whose name was randomly picked to win a grocery gift card! Shout out to everyone who entered the draw by subscribing to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update.

Hey KDFN! Want to learn how to make traditional hats? There are spots for KDFN Citizens to attend a hat making workshop with Dorothy Grant at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre from June 17 to 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Let us know if you’re interested! For more info or to sign up, contact…

Kwanlin Dün Fish and Wildlife Advisory Working Group Application Deadline: June 30, 2023 KDFN is looking for interested Beneficiaries to sit on the new Fish and Wildlife Advisory Working Group. This Working Group will advise KDFN’s Department of Heritage, Lands and Resources as well as Council on all fish and wildlife related matters within KDFN…

KDFN joined in the McIntyre Creek Community Clean Up hosted by the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board.

Rides are available to the Continuation of the General Assembly this weekend. Phone Elaine Smarch at 867-698-1765; or leave a message with Donna at reception at 867-633-7800. https://www.kwanlindun.com/ga-2023/

Heads up KDFN! Starting on Thursday, June 1, there will be road closures in McIntyre. The closures are needed to complete sewer and water work for new tiny homes being built in the community. Crews will be working on Hanna Crescent for one week, then moving to Murphy Road for two weeks. There may also…

  Are you planning to take a post-secondary program? Find out how KDFN can support you and your studies here  

Join us every second Thursday for a Men’s Gathering. The next one is June 1! Gatherings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the firepit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. Questions?…

Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update by tomorrow, May 31, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. for a chance to win a $200 grocery gift card. To subscribe, email communications@kdfn.net. Already subscribed? You’re already entered in the contest!

We’re having another movie day for KDFN Citizens and family members! Join us at the Yukon Theatre on , Sunday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. to watch Spider-man Across the Spider-verse! Movie admission, medium popcorn, pop, and candy included! (one each per person) Limited seats. First come, first served. We cannot take reservations. Transportation not…

KDFN has expanded it’s Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling to 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: • Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hey KDFN youth ages 10 – 18!   We’re looking for Gopher Buddies to help with serving our Elders during the upcoming Continuation of the General Assembly on June 3 and 4.   The Gopher Buddies will meet with Elder Councillor William Carlick for briefing of what to do.   Gopher Buddies will help seat…

Save the date KDFN! We’re bringing back the bike rodeo from the 90s! June 23, 2023, Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your bike to test your two wheel skills on our obstacle course. Come decorate your bike then join in the bike parade. We’ll also have a prize draw for…

Packages can be picked up at the Kashgêk’ building (35 McIntyre Drive).

Join us for Campfire, Connection and Crafts. May 31, 2 – 4 p.m., at the wall tent outside of Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre.

Don’t forget KDFN! Today is McIntyre, Crow and Swan Community Clean Up Day. The clean up is on from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a BBQ with great prize draws from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside of the Kashgêk’ building. See you there!

Calling all green thumbs! Join us outside of Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre on Wednesday, May 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to help plant our community garden. Come get your hands dirty! We’ll have s’mores, hot dogs, and drinks for volunteers. We’re also looking for Citizens to help with watering, weeding, and caring for…

Join us for a BBQ and fun prizes!

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Rocky is here until Friday, May 26. If you’d like to speak one on one with, please phone or text April Franks at 867-332-2633.

The amount of funding you can get to pay for work gear through KDFN’s Indigenous Skills, Employment and Training (ISET) program has increased! You could be eligible if you’re: a KDFN Citizen; unemployed or underemployed; and starting a new job where you need gear, such as steel-toed shoes, office clothes, jackets, winter gear, thermos, etc.…

Hey KDFN artists, crafters, and vendors! Want to sell your creations at the Fireweed Market in Whitehorse? KDFN has a booth for Citizens! You must be available to manage the booth on a date of your choosing. The Fireweed Market runs every Thursday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., from May 11 to September 21, 2023.…

Hey KDFN! KDFN has expanded it’s Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling to 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

“Rocky” Richard Jackson from Telegraph Creek will be in town from Tuesday, May 23 to Friday, May 26 to connect with people about health & wellness and lead ceremony if people wish.

Continuation of the General Assembly 2023 Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4, 2023 AGENDA: Click here to view the agenda. There will be a feast on Saturday evening, and door prizes will be available. The full agenda will be available by May 19, 2023. You can attend: in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House;…

A message from Canyon City Construction LP: Canyon City would like to inform everyone that we did not receive enough interest to for the Class 3 Driver training. We may look at trying again in Winter 2023 or Spring 2024. If you are interested please email office@canyoncitylp.com We will keep a list of names to…

Check out this video of some of the sights and sounds from the games and hear from KDFN youth who were there to play!

Save the date KDFN! McIntyre, Crow and Swan Community Clean Up Day is Friday, May 26. Join us from 2 to 7 p.m. for a BBQ and fun prizes! More info to come.

Nats’ekhi Kų̀ is hosting a Medication Round Up! Bring your old medications to Nats’ekhi Kų̀ Health Centre between May 24 and May 31, 2023 We will safely dispose of the medications and enter you in a draw for a $200 gift card to Shopper’s Drug Mart! We will take: Unused, unwanted and expired prescriptions Over-the-counter…

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We had a beary good time at the Bear Fair in Whitehorse on May 17, 2023!

Look at this unique beadwork, created by Stormy Bradley, that was commissioned for our HPV Vaccine awareness posters!! Did you know that HPV is one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections? HPV can cause cancers of the cervix, mouth, throat, anus, penis, vagina and vulva. The HPV vaccine is recommended for: – everyone age…

  Kwanlin Dün Trust 2023 Annual General Meeting **For Kwanlin Dün First Nation Trust Beneficiaries only** The KDFN Trust is looking forward to hosting its 2023 Community AGM in-person on June 8, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m.: Doors open 6 p.m.: Dinner 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. AGM The AGM will…

Hey KDFN! Join us every second Thursday for a Men’s Gathering. The next one is May 18! Gatherings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the firepit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional…

Hey KDFN artists, crafters, and vendors! Want to sell your creations at the Fireweed Market in Whitehorse? KDFN has a booth for Citizens! You must be available to manage the booth on a date of your choosing. The Fireweed Market runs every Thursday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., until September 21, 2023. Interested? Contact Ames…

  Hey KDFN! KDFN has expanded it’s Drop-In Mental Wellness Counselling to 3 times a week. Come and see us at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre at the following times: Mondays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Save the date: Paddle Carving with Duran Henry Kenädän Ku House of Learning – Crow Room June 5 to 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is room for 8 KDFN citizens Maximum. Contact Jackie to sign up: 867-332-5040

Hey KDFN! Thanks to our amazing IT team, KDFN’s email system is back up and running. If you’ve recently emailed someone at KDFN and did not receive a reply, please send your message again as we may have missed it. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank for your patience and understanding.

Check out all of the smiling faces at today’s Pet Clinic!

Hey KDFN! Here’s Troy Friday to tell you about a few things coming up at KDFN.

If you need to get in touch with someone at KDFN, please phone the front desk at 867-633-7800.

Hey KDFN! Check out this story from the Kwanlin Dän Ch’a newsletter. Printing of the latest newsletter has been delayed. For now, we’re releasing these stories online, and they’ll be hitting mailboxes later on this spring. Last winter, the KDFN outreach team partnered with the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition to provide health services for the Whitehorse…

Please pre-register by phone, contact Krysta at 867-334-8516.

Hey KDFN Citizens and Beneficiaries! Subscribe to the Kwanlin Dän Ch′a Weekly email update by May 31, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. for a chance to win a $200 grocery gift card. To subscribe, email kwanlindunfirstnation@gmail.com Already subscribed? You’re already entered in the contest!

Due to ongoing network issues, we may have trouble receiving your application by email.

Recently, KDFN’s Home Care team took Elder Elsie Cletheroe on a trip down memory lane when she visited her old house for lunch.

Outside of Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre Monday, May 15, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. We will be offering free: pet wellness checks; vaccines (dogs and cats only); deworming (dogs and cats only); dog and cat food, and; nail trims. For more info, contact Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre: 867-668-7289

Continuation of the General Assembly 2023 Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4, 2023 AGENDA: Click here to open the agenda There will be a feast on Saturday evening, and door prizes will be available. The full agenda will be available by May 19, 2023. You can attend: in person at Nàkwät’à Kų Potlatch House;…

This week is National Nursing Week. This week and every week, we hold our hands up to the staff of KDFN’s Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for the wonderful work you do in the community!

Here are some photos from the community hide camp this week! This camp is open to everybody, and will be continuing until May 12. Drop in between 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside the Nàkwät’à Kù Potlatch House.

Hey KDFN, We’re having a movie day for KDFN Citizens and family members! Join us at the Yukon Theatre this Saturday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m. to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3! (Recommended for ages 13+) Movie admission, medium popcorn, pop, and candy included! Limited seats. First come, first served. We cannot take…

You can help make sure the voices of KDFN Youth are heard in your First Nation government.

To book an appointment, phone 867-332-2633.

KDFN Elders, Please take note! The time for the Elders Council Meeting has been changed. (See the full Agenda below.) Starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 At the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Longhouse or attend virtually online. Rides available. Please call Elaine Smarch at 867-689-1765. Please note! Due to ongoing email issues,…

KDFN Tenants, please note: Because of our recent technical issues, KDFN Community Services phone line may be down over the weekend. If you have an emergency housing issue, please phone After Hours Housing Emergency Line at 867-334-6388.

Heads up KDFN! This Monday’s Community Drop-in Night, usually hosted at the Multi-Purpose Building from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., will be at the Community Hide Camp outside of Nàkwät’à Kù Potlatch House. Bring your beading and sewing. We can’t wait to see you there! Questions? Phone Gwyn at 867-334-2968.

Learn some useful tips and tricks to stay bear aware, and talk to bear experts.

PLEASE NOTE: KDFN is still experiencing some technical difficulties with email. Our IT team is hard at work fixing the problem. Shä̀w níthän, másin cho, gunałchÎsh, and thank you for your patience as we resolve the issue.

This morning Chief Sean Smith, Councillor Jolene Smarch, and Shirley Bien hung a red dress across from the Kashgêk’ building in McIntyre. Shä̀w níthän, Másin cho, GunałchÎsh, Thank you to everybody who joined us. Today and every day, we remember the missing and murdered Women, Girls, Two-spirit, and gender-diverse people in Canada. Red Dress Day…

Hey KDFN! Check out Chanel-Sutherland’s video submission from the How Do You Stay Healthy? contest. Shä̀w níthän, gùnáłchîsh, mähsi’cho, and thank you to everyone who showed us how they stay healthy!    

Hey KDFN! We have some info to pass on from the Government of Yukon. Did you know that you can use the Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy to create partnerships with other businesses? Apply to have your business listed on the Yukon First Nation Business Registry and unlock the benefits of the Yukon First Nations…

KDFN Elders, Please take note! The time for the Elders Council Meeting has been changed. (See the full Agenda below.) Starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 At the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Longhouse or attend virtually online. Rides available. Please call Elaine Smarch at 867-689-1765. Please note! Due to ongoing email issues,…

Join KDFN Council members tomorrow, May 5, as they hang a red dress to mark the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. We invite you to hang a red dress, or mark the day in whatever way is right for you.

SIGN UP NOW: Women’s Land-Based Healing Camp at Jackson Lake Camp dates: June 26, 2023 – July 31, 2023 Application deadline: May 26, 2023 For those that have completed a Jackson Lake Healing Camp or an addictions treatment program and on their path to long-term sobriety. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Open…

Hey KDFN! Join us every second Thursday starting May 4 for a Men’s Gathering. Gatherings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the firepit behind Nàkwät’à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. This is a safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. Questions? Contact…