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Call for Expressions of Interest Shallow Bay Zoning Committee

The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council is seeking two citizens interested in serving on the Zoning Committee to assist with the development of a new zoning regulation for Shallow Bay. The committee will include representation from Shallow Bay community members and the TKC, and will be chaired by an independent facilitator.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • a familiarity with the land use issues and interests the area;
  • an ability to represent the larger interests of TKC in a fair, objective and equitable manner; and
  • a willingness to make time to participate in the zoning development process.
  • TKC will be providing an Honouraria for meetings attended.

Please submit a written Expression of Interest (in person, mail or email) with information about yourself to the TKC Lands, Resources and Heritage Department, 117 Industrial Road, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2T8. Submission deadline will be October 13, 2017.

For more information, contact Natalie Leclerc, Land Use Planning Coordinator, at 867-668-3613 or nleclerc@taan.ca.

This opportunity is for TKC citizens only.

Canoe Trip on the Thirty Mile Section of the Yukon River

With the support of funding received from the Canadian Heritage Rivers System Celebrate 150, there is another opportunity for 5 TKC citizens to participate on a Thirty Mile canoe trip from August 21st to 25th. The trip will be going from Lower Laberge to Little Salmon Village. Meals, equipment and transportation will be provided. Participants will be asked to keep a journal, take photographs or do artwork related to their trip on the Thirty Mile. We must know by August 11th if you wish to participate. Registration after that date is not possible. Interested? Please contact Derek Cooke, Heritage Technician at: dcooke@taan.ca or (867) 668-3613 ext. 608.

Committee Vacancies

TKC is looking for interested citizens to sit on Committees that are currently looking for new members or reappointment. The current vacancies are due to term expiry, as per the Terms of Reference for a respective Committee, or no current representation from that Traditional Family. The Traditional Family names presented in the brackets below are the current Committee vacancies. Please contact your Traditional Family Councillor if you are interested in any of the Committees/Commission listed below, and they will bring your nomination to the next Council meeting.

Please keep in mind the Elders Council motion (April 1, 2016) does apply, which states that Committee members must reside within the traditional territory or the Yukon territory.

Citizenship Committee (Jenny LeBarge, Jenny Dawson, Maggie Broeren)

Investment Committee (Jenny Dawson, Jim Boss)

Housing Committee (Jim Boss, Susie Jim, Jenny Dawson)

Education Commission (Jenny Dawson family, Susie Jim)

Audit Committee (Jenny LeBarge, Jenny Dawson, Susie Jim)

External Committee: Northern Native Broadcasting Yukon

Youth Pizza Night

Youth Pizza Night – Tuesday July 4th. All TKC teens and those into their 20’s are invited to a youth pizza night, 5-7 on Tuesday July 4th at Boston Pizza.This will provide an opportunity to renew friendships, provide input and guidance to your Leadership on the future of TKC,  discuss & share ideas for ongoing youth gatherings & activities, and establish a process for effective communication & information sharing,  all while having a good time & meal. This event will be hosted by Dakota our Youth Coordinator and Travis who is leading TKC’s strategic planning process. 

Hope you can make it, with no need to book in advance.  If you wish to contact Dakota, she can be reached through email at Youthcoord@taan.ca