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Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Language Coordinator
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
On July 13, 2018! Lunch! Expectant Parents and Parents!
Ta’an parents and expectant parents! Come for a free lunch at noon on the second Friday of the month at the Health and Education Building. Bring your wee ones up to age five. Eat! Chat! Share! Find out about community resources!
11:45 June 19, 2018, Moving Forward Together Event at City Hall
Come to City Hall just before noon on Tuesday, June 19, 2018! The City of Whitehorse will be raising two First Nations flags! Kwanlin Dün, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and the City of Whitehorse have been working together on a tri-governmental announcement. Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism has joined them on a project that will result in a special unveiling after the flag raising! All will be revealed to those in attendance. Bannock will be served. Contact Derek Cooke, 668.3613 ex. 608 ASAP, if you want to catch the bus leaving from the admin building.
FULL! June 12 to July 26, 2018, Youth Activity Days
Sessions are now full for Tuesdays and Thursdays ages six to 12 Youth Activity Days. On these days, pre-registered youth can catch the bus at 8:45 at the Health and Education Building and go exploring until 3 pm. Lunch will be provided, and pre-registration is necessary, so check back to see if something has opened up. Contact Erin Cote at youthsupport@taan.ca or 334.8306. 
See the calendar!
July 16 to 19, Culture Camp 2018!
Ages 8 to 14, Helen’s Fish Camp (may include other destinations). 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. Citizens pre-register by July 3, 2018 (registration opens after that date). Contact Roberta Behn, rbehn@taan.ca, 668.3613 ex. 403.
Congratulations to our wonderful graduates
Ta’an Kwäch’än Citizens have been graduating–in Yukon, out of province and even out of Canada! It is with great pride that we list the names of graduates and extend our congratulations to the graduates and their families. If you have photos, please submit to communicationsoffice@taan.ca with permission to publish online or on the website. Well done!
OUR GRADUATES
High School Graduate
Adrianna Smith—Grade 12, Porter Creek Secondary School
Brandon Smith—Grade 12, Independent Learning Centre
Post-Secondary Graduates
Alysha Kufeldt—Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Literature Major/French Minor, Trinity Western University
Dean Smarch—Business Administration Diploma and Multi-media Certificate, Yukon College
Glenda Jones—Associate of Arts Degree, Okanagan College
Gwendolyn Jones-Gailey—Associate of Applied Science in Web Development, Associate of Arts in Anthropology, Associate of Science, Truckee Meadows Community College
Lori Graham—Employment and Training Management Diploma, Native and Education Training College
May 25, 2018 First Nations Graduation
First Nations Graduation at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre was a joyful and pride-filled occasion. Congratulations to Adrianna Smith and Brandon Smith. The graduates have worked hard and will surely have bright futures! All of our best wishes to them and their families. Congratulations also go out to Betsy Jackson, who quite deservedly won the Excellence in Education Award. May 25, 2018 will be remembered as a proud day for Ta’an Kwäch’än Citizens!
- Nicole Smith and Adrianna.
- Coralee Johns and Brandon Smith.
- Brandon Smith, Adrianna Smith and Chief Kane. Photo by Nicole Smith