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TKC Youth Culture

July 10, 2018 – Ages 8 to 14! We have four awesome road trips scheduled! Cultural activities, language and games. Drop off at the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Health and Education Building at 8:30, pick up 4:30. Lunch and snacks provided. Registration is open. Contact Roberta Behn, rbehn@taan.ca, 668.3613 ex. 403.

Click HERE to find out more about CULTURE CAMP!

June 19, 2018 Declaration of Committment and Bus Wrap Unveiling

On June 19, 2018, the leaders from the City of Whitehorse, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, as well as the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association, gathered at City Hall to participate in a historic event. The three governments signed a Declaration of Commitment document that outlines commitments such as collaborating on mutually beneficial issues, maintaining ongoing communication and meeting on a regular basis, and continuing to recognize the resourcefulness of our youth and Elders.

The event also included a flag-raising ceremony and the unveiling of the new city bus wrap that features the work of local artists from Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, a project in partnership with the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association.

Chief Kristina Kane said: “We are very pleased with the ongoing effort and commitment made between the three governments to strengthen our relationships, which are now reinforced through the signing of the declaration. This will have benefits to Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Citizens and the community of Whitehorse. Strong partnerships with other governments can lead to new opportunities and benefits that one cannot achieve on their own.”

Read about more about the story with CKRW and see a photo through the Yukon News. Below, view the text of the Declaration and see a photo of the wrap, in part, featuring Gail Anderson dancing!

 

Father’s Day BBQ Smoking Hot Fun

Dads and grand-dads enjoyed awesome food and prizes at the Robert Service Campground Day on June 13. Thanks to Amanda Leas’ team, and cooks Chief Kane and Derek Cooke. The rain held off!

June 17, 2018, Chinook Salmon Fry Release

At 2.p.m., on Sunday, June 17, 2018, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council was pleased to release Chinook salmon fry at Fox Creek, a tributary of Lake Laberge, on our Traditional Territory. The afternoon began with a prayer by Elder Frances Woolsey, whose granddaughter, Jesse Kates, released the first bucket of the total of 6,500 fry. Excitement was high, as children and other attendees took buckets containing fry to Fox Creek and let them go into their new home.

More details are in the Media Release section or read the CBC story here.

Alexander LeBarge releases a bucket of fry.

May 31, 2018, Celebrating Post-Secondary Students

Staff from the Health and Education Department joined post-secondary students at the Rib and Salmon for a celebratory lunch on May 31, 2018. The students’ hard work throughout the year was acknowledged. Ta’an Kwäch’än Council wishes our post-secondary students success with their studies in the upcoming year.

Below: Thalia Hare, Leanne Geddes, and Jessica Jacobs