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Yukon Research Summit Meeting has Important Outcomes
Elder Bill Bruton, Elder Frances Woolsey and Deputy Chief Michelle Telep attended a meeting on November 23 and 24, 2017, to discuss the research relationships between Yukon College/Yukon Research Centre and First Nations. As the college moves towards university...
Successful Lands Act Meeting
On December 6, 2017, approximately 10 Citizens participated in the first Ta’an Kwäch’än Lands Act Community meeting. Good conversations were held, and a number of ideas came forward on how to proceed with community involvement. Check back at taan.ca for updates and...
Chief Kane Meets with Joint Task Force, November 30, 2017
On November 30, 2017, Chief Kristina Kane met and received updates from members of the Canadian Armed Forces Joint Task Force. The Task Force is charged with operations and administration in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the waters Hudson Bay and the...
Youth exchange to Ushiku, Japan!
All Ta’an Kwäch’än Council youth, here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to become involved in a cultural exchange as a Youth Ambassador. This opportunity enables you, if selected, to act as a Youth Ambassador on behalf of Whitehorse and live for 10 days with a...
Chief Kane Opens the Housing Forum/Safe at Home Launch
Chief Kane gave opening remarks November 22, 2017, at National Housing Day, as reported in The Whitehorse Star. At this event, the federal government announced a national housing strategy and the Government of Yukon announced they will be developing a multi-unit...
Fish and Wildlife Program Coordinator live-streamed from the Yukon River Panel, December 13
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council’s Fish and Wildlife Coordinator, Deb Fulmer, will present at the 15th anniversary of the Yukon River Panel, on the morning of December 13, 2017 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Yukon Government Geothermal Research
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, through its corporation Da Daghay Development, and the Yukon Government is involved in a geothermal heat flow study on Takhini Hot Springs Road. Temperatures will be monitored in a drilled well for up to a year to determine geothermal gradient...
Yukon Environment Trapper Education Wait List Established
The February 22 to 26, 2018 Yukon Trapper Education workshop is full, but a wait list is being established. The workshop is being held at the Transportation Museum, Whitehorse. Other workshops are scheduled earlier in February in Faro. Check the Yukon Environment...
Remembrance Day 2017
Elder Gail Anderson represented Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and placed a wreath at the November 11, 2017 ceremony at the Canada Games Centre.
Elders Gathering Postponed
The Elders Gathering scheduled for November 25, 2017 has been postponed. Contact Amanda Leas, aleas@taan.ca, or 668.3613 ex. 203, for information.