Government of the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council

Fur Head Band Workshop
2015-12-17 09:00 - 2015-12-18 16:30 UTC | Yukon Territory
Southern Tutchone Tribal Council- STTC
PRESENTS
Fur Head Band Workshop
Learn to sew your own fur head band/warmer. Good for yourself or as a gift. Keep your head cozy and warm throughout the winter. Diane Smith is our facilitator. Snacks & refreshments provided.
WHO: Any Champagne & Aishihik, Kluane and Ta’an Kwach’an Citizen
WHEN: December 17th & 18th 2015 9AM-4:30PM
WHERE: STTC office #4230-4th Ave. Yukon Inn Plaza
STTC Vision
Pride and solidarity in the Southern Tutchone Nation
STTC Mission
We bring Southern Tutchone people together using events based on culture, language, and heritage.
For more info & to register Contact Shannon Walker 335-1320 southerntutchone@northwestel.net
SPACE IS LIMITED

Sewing Classes
2015-12-16 17:00, 2015-12-09 17:00, 2015-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada

Elders Christmas Luncheon
2015-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada

TKC Office Manager Competition Closes
2015-12-07 16:30 UTC | Yukon Territory
See website for details

Cookie Making
2015-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Yukon Territory

Elders Meeting
2015-12-03 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada

TKC Citizens Christmas Party
2015-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hellaby Hall

Invitation to Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Elders and Youth:
2015-11-21 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, 1171-1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) is undertaking an oral history and archival research project to document traditional ways of settling disputes by TKC’s ancestors. TKC will be hosting a workshop on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre to explore ideas and resources for this project. TKC Elders are invited to share ideas and stories on traditional justice processes and reconciliation within the TKC community. Lunch and refreshments will be served. TKC Elders and Youth will also receive an honorarium. For more information, please contact Barb Joe, Implementation Official at 668-3613 extension 205.
See attached agenda for more information.
Final Agenda Nov 21 Workshop

Information Night
2015-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada
Ta’an’s Family Support Worker Stephanie Sullivan will be hosting an information night at the Ta’an Health Boardroom November 19th from 6-8PM
The information provided will be regarding the supports and services available to those who are thinking about making positive changes in their lives when it comes to alcohol or drugs.
If you or someone you know would benefit from knowing this information, please come.
Snack and refreshments will be served
If you have any questions please call Stephanie at 668-3613 extension 405

General Assembly
2015-11-06 - 2015-11-08 | Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, 1171-1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
http://taan.ca/taan-kwachan-council-general-assembly-2015/

CYFN’s Regional Health Survey team
2015-11-02 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada
CYFN’s Regional Health Survey team will be available in the TKC Health Boardroom November 2, 2015 – 8:30am to 4:30pm to conduct surveys for the third phase of the Regional Health Survey (RHS-P3)
Complete a Survey and you will receive a $15 gift card and be entered for a chance to WIN a prize.
You will also be entered for the Grand Prize (March 31/16)
Adults
$500 Husqvarna Gift Card
$500 Superstore (Food & Gas) Gift Card
Youth 12-18
iPad Mini
iPod Touch
Children
$50 Superstore Gift Card
$50 Canadian Tire Gift Card
The survey takes about 40 minutes to complete. Snacks will be available. Contact Lynn Sparks, Health and Education Manager for more information

Family Halloween Party
2015-10-29 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada
FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
THURSDAY OCTOBER 29TH, 2015
Health & Education Building
5:30 – 8:00 pm
ALL TA’AN CITIZENS & STAFF ARE INVITED.
Please come dressed up!

THERE WILL BE GLOULISH GAMES, CREEPY COSTUME PRIZES,
AND PETRIFYING PIZZA!!!
JOIN US IF YOU DARE…..
Halloween Flyer

Ta’an Kwäch’än Election 2015
2015-10-19 | TKC Administration Building, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2T8, Canada
Ta’an Kwäch’än Election 2015
An election will be held Monday, October 19, 2015
for one (1) Chief and one (1) Deputy Chief
of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

Who can Vote?
Ta’an Kwäch’än citizens over the age of 16 are eligible to vote.
Your name must appear on the Voters List, which will be posted at the Ta’an Kwäch’än Administration Office and the Ta’an Kwach’an Elections Office
Citizens are responsible to ensure their name appears on the Voters List.

Who can run for office?
A candidate for Chief or Deputy Chief must:
Be a Ta’an Kwäch’än citizen;
Be 18 years of age or older;
Have resided in the Yukon for a period of 6 months prior to the date of the election;
Not have been convicted of an indictable offence or the offence of theft, fraud or false pretenses.

A candidate for Chief must also be a direct descended of a Traditional Family or obtain and attach the family consent letter in accordance with Section 33 of the Elections Act.
One of the requirements of running for either position is to provide proof of a clear criminal record by way of a current RCMP criminal records check. If you are thinking about running it would be best to submit your criminal record check form to the RCMP right away.

Who will oversee the election?
The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council appointed an Elections Committee in accordance with the laws and constitution of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. The Elections Committee consists of: Fred Koe, Chair of the Elections Committee; Candice Menzi, Member of the Elections Committee and Edward Duru, Member of the Elections Committee.
The Chief Returning Officer was selected by the Elections Committee to be Norman Eady. He will working with the election committee to ensure a fair election per the Ta’an Elections Act.

Call for Nominations
To ensure candidates meet the requirements of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Elections Act candidates for Chief and Deputy Chief are required to file a nomination form with the Chief Returning Officer before the close of nominations date and time noted below:

Nominations open Thursday, August 20, 2015.
Nominations close on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 4PM.
Nomination forms are available for pick-up at the front desk of the Ta’an Kwäch’än administration offices, from the Ta’an website (taan.ca) or by contacting the Chief Returning Officer, Norman Eady:
Email:TKCelections2015@gmail.com
Phone: 867 332-7444
Mailing Address:
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council – Elections Office
Box#107
108 Elliott Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 6C4

Election Help Needed
Several election officers will need to be hired to help with the election. Job postings will be posted soon for these positions.

Whitehorse Connects
2015-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Old Fire Hall, 1105 Front St,, Whitsehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5G4, Canada
WhitehorseConnectsOctober2015

Community Movie Night
2015-10-13 17:30 - 22:00 UTC | Shipyards Park, 100 Ogilvie Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
2015-10-13 08:00 - 2015-10-18 17:00 UTC | Yukon Territory
Leading to End Poverty

Movie night
2015-10-13 05:30 - 22:00 UTC | Shipyards Park, 100 Ogilvie Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
movie poster

TKC National Family Week Dinner
2015-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hellaby Hall, 4201 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2M6, Canada
TKC National Family Week Dinner October 8th, at Hellaby Hall 5-7 pm

Public Hearings Community Lands Bill 2014-1
2015-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, 1171-1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
In order for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council government to pass a Bill which becomes law, the Bill must pass three readings by Council, as well as being reviewed and approved by the Elders Council. This process allows the option for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council government to hold public hearings for its citizens on the proposed Bill.
The proposed Ta’an Kwäch’än Community Lands Bill 2014-1 (Bill) was given first reading by the TKC Council on February 17, 2014. The Bill must go through two more readings and the review and approval of the Elders Council before it becomes law for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.
The TKC Council appointed a special committee of citizens from the Traditional Families. On July 22, 2014, the Special Committee was mandated to conduct an assessment of the Community Lands Bill 2014-1 and to solicit Ta’an Kwäch’än Council citizens’ views by way of public hearings and additional public consultations as required in order to produce a report of their findings and recommendations for the Council by January 31, 2015.
There have been two Public Hearings to date: November 25 and December 9, 2014. However, the committee was not able to review the entire Bill in the time available.
It is very important for you to participate in this public hearing.

Plant Medicine Workshop
2015-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Whitehorse) | TKC Health Board Room, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2T8, Canada
Plant Medicine
Monday August 24, 2015
Health Board Room
9am – 4pm
Facilitator: Laura Nolan
Laura is a Ta’an citizen currently studying at the Pacific Rim College in Victoria
For phytotherapy (medical herbalist)

Public Hearing
2015-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, 1171-1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
Community Lands Bill 2014-1

Summer Culture Camp
2015-08-03 08:30 - 2015-08-07 16:30 (America/Whitehorse) | Helens Camp
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council’s Summer Culture Camp 2015 for ages 8 – 15 will take place from August 3-7, 2015. Our theme this year is Traditional Song and Dance and Button Blanket making.

Please have completed registration forms in to the office by July 27, 2015 at 4:30pm
We will meet morning from August 3-7, 2015, at the TKC office at 08:30am at 117 Industrial Road; camp attendees will be driven to Helen’s Fish Camp leaving daily from Ta’an at 9am and returning to TKC main administration office for pick up at 4:30pm
Please call 668-3613 before 9am should your child be unable to attend camp.
We will provide nutritious snacks and lunches to participants and Thursday will be the Family feast night from 5-7pm at Helens Camp all families welcome to attend; please advise Heritage Program Coordinator if your child would like to stay if parent or guardian is unable to attend; and a pick up at Ta’an main office can be arranged for 8pm.
There will be no swimming permitted at camp as there is no certified lifeguard with a Bronze Cross.
Culture Camp Supply list: please ensure your child has the following

ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONICS
Potlatch bags: Cup, plate, bowls, utensils
Sunscreen
Hat
Water bottle
Extra clothing
Please dress appropriately for the weather

Summer Culture Camp Poster 2015
Registration Forms Culture Camp 2015

Public Hearing 1
2015-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, 1171-1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada

Youth Meeting
2015-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Territory

Salmon Fry release at Fox Creek
2015-07-12 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Fox Creek, Fox Creek, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
We will be having a salmon fry release at Fox Creek July 12 starting at 11:30. If there are any questions after July 2nd Dawna Hope will be the contact person.
We will be meeting at the pullout at the Fox Creek bridge on the Klondike highway.

Fox Lake Local Area Plan Information Gathering Session
2015-07-07 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Shipyards Park, 100 Ogilvie Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Tuesday, July 7th 4:00-8:00pm
Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park, Whitehorse
The purpose of the information gathering session is for TKC citizens to provide input into the Fox Lake Local Area Plan.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Youth Wellness Gathering
2015-07-02 - 2015-07-03 | Yukon Territory
This gathering is for youth ages 14-30 yrs, Chaperons are required if you are under the age of 18 years. There will be various workshop streams for youth ages 14-18 years and ages 19 and up.
Chaperons Required: Every group that attends the gathering must have at least one 4+1 Leader who is responsible for a maximum of 4 youth. This means if 4 youth or less attend, 1 leader must accompany them. If 8 attend, 2 leaders must accompany them, etc. 4+1 Leaders are responsible for the care and nurturing of each youth in their group throughout the gathering.

You are required to send one leader for every four youth and highly recommend that you have a 4+1 Leader of each gender!
Be at least 21 years old at the time of the gathering

Must have written permission from parents to care for their children Please contact us for the waiver forms or download them on at www.kwanlindun.com, any question please contact Katie Johnson at bellaeliteconsulting@gmail.com or 867 332.5283

Alcohol and Drug Free: There is a no tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use. You will be escorted off the camp by security, if you are found to be under the influence and or in possession of alcohol and drugs.
Register Now! Free, Space is limited and the Deadline is June 25, 2015
If any TKC citizens would like to register or require more information please contact teckert-maret@taan.ca

DRAFT Fox Lake Local Area Plan
2015-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Unnamed Venue, fox lake, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
The Fox Lake Local Area Plan will guide future land use and development in the planning area that is compatible with existing land uses and activities and is aligned with residents’ values. A steering committee as appointed by Yukon Government (YG), the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC), and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) are undertaking this joint planning process. The Fox Lake Area Plan will apply to privately owned, public, and TKC Settlement land within the planning area. YG will then develop and pass Area Development Regulations (Zoning) to implement this Local Area Plan on the land that it manages.
The planning area is within TKC and KDFN traditional territory and overlaps with the traditional territory of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LSCFN), and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN). The Fox Lake Area planning process will be carried out according to Section 26.1 of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Self-Government Agreement and Section 30 of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation Self-Government Agreement.

Please send comments and/or questions regarding the draft plan to:
Amanda Taylor, Land Use Planning Coordinator
Email: ataylor@taan.ca
Phone: 867-668-3613 ext. 285

Public Meeting
Wednesday, June 17th
6:00pm Fox Lake Campground
Directions: http://www.campscout.com/campground/YT0017/
Snacks provided.

Meeting for TKC Citizens
Fox Lake Local Area Plan Information Gathering Session
Tuesday, July 7th 4:00-8:00pm
Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park, Whitehorse

The purpose of the information gathering session is for TKC citizens to provide input into the Fox Lake Local Area Plan.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Link to plan
Link to map
