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K-12 Educational Support Applications

July 25, 2018 – It is almost time for back to school!  The K-12 Educational Support Applications are now available.

The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) provides the following supports for all TKC youth attending K-12 in Yukon Schools:

• School Supplies Subsidy: All students are eligible to receive $200 dollars to help cover the cost of school supplies. (cheque issued upon completion of this application form)

• Attendance Awards: All students who choose to enroll in the TKC “Steps to Success” attendance initiative are eligible to receive prizes and certificates rewarding consistent school attendance.

• Tutoring: All students are eligible for free individual tutoring provided by professional tutors. Lunch time tutoring is available at certain Whitehorse schools. (Please check with the Youth Outreach and Support Worker)

• Graduation Regalia Funding: All graduating high school students are eligible to receive $300 dollars for regalia costs as well as a graduation gift valued at $100 dollars. (A cheque for regalia funds will be issued upon confirmation of graduation)

• Bus Passes: Monthly bus passes are available to students for extracurricular activities if they do not already receive one from the Department of Education

 

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!