News

TCK will be hosting a PD Day Camp (click on link for details and directions) on January 18, 2019. The Day Camp will be hosted in the Mundessa Office building on 509 B Jarvis Street. I have added 2 photos to help guide parents to the drop off location, and a sandwich board will direct parents on the 6^th street back lane opening. It is the large silver building that backs onto the back lane.

Southern Tutchone Tribal Council invites all Southern Tutchone people to join us for community consultations.  Your thoughts, ideas and input are important and required to help us develop the STTC 3-year Strategic Plan. We will have two sessions each day, in each community. The TKC Community Consultations will take place January 22nd in the TKC Boardroom at 117 Industrial Road in Whitehorse. First session from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the second session from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm!  Join us and help shape the work of the STTC for next 3 years!

The Lands, Resources and Heritage Department will be hosting a Community Gathering on January 25th and 26th.  All TKC citizens are invited to participate. The Community Gathering will be facilitated by LRH and will take place at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Center in the Grey Mountain Room!

There will be a Trade Show and Meet and Greet with LRH staff and one-on-one discussions to learn more about our projects, and a community dinner!

Transportation will be available for those who need a ride. Please contact TKC at 668-3613

Honoraria will be provided to Citizens who attend.

The winter newsletter is available here!

Jordan’s Principle is a principle that ensures there is substantive equality and that there are no gaps in publicly-funded health,  social and education programs, services and supports for First Nations children. The Jordan’s Principle Online Handbook is now available and can help you determine if your child is eligible.

On Thursday, December 13th, TKC is hosting a Family Christmas Party from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre! Santa will make an appearance for kids 15 and under!

Draws for citizens including one round trip flight from Air North!

Come join us for a wonderful meal and great company!

For parents of children 15 years and younger, please call the office to confirm your child is on the list! If you do not plan to attend, let the office know and we can make other arrangements for yo to pick up your child’s gift.

for more information, contact Amanda Leas, Office Manager at (867) 668-3613, ext. 203.

You are invited to our annual Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 20th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 117 Industrial ad! Stop in and visit with the staff! Snack and draws available throughout the day!

For more information, contact Amanda 867.668.3613, ext. 203.

Yukon First Nation parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles!  A meeting to discuss a Yukon First Nation controlled education system will be held on November 20th from 6-8 pm at Northern Light Innovation (Old Super Value next to Pho 5-Star.) Join the discussion! We want to hear from you!

The Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research is seeking youth for a unique climate change training opportunity. They are looking for one male and one female ages 18-30 who will not only participate in the training in Whitehorse, but also remain involved in the project with the aim of being long-term leaders in their community. TKC Youth interested in participating, please contact Clerk of the Council at 668-3613, ext. 210, or email clerkofcouncil@taan.ca as soon as possible!

The next TKC Traditional Dance Group meeting will take place on Thursday November 19th, in the Health Boardroom at 117 Industrial Road!  We will have dinner available, so bring your ideas and we can get started! Even if you don’t want to dance, we will need sewing and people who know the songs and dances so that we can all learn and pass on the knowledge!