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Interested in a summer job with TKC?

For High School students

Are you in high school and interested in a career in the outdoors? Apply for a (paid) summer position with the Lands, Resources and Heritage department.

The position lasts for the duration of the summer break (end of June to late August).

Please send your resume to Bobbie Kufeldt before May 26th.

For Post-Secondary students

Are you interested in a summer job with TKC?

Are you a TKC Post-Secondary Student who is interested in applying your skills and abilities in a summer position at TKC? We are creating several student jobs this summer that are relevant to our students’ programs of study and career goals.

Do you want to gain valuable hands-on experience? Do you want an opportunity to contribute to your community?

Help us create summer student jobs that will help you get ahead!!!

 To discuss what kind of summer job you would love to see at TKC this summer, please contact Jessica Bryant at (867) 668-3613 ext. 408 or jbryant@taan.ca.

  • Positions will run for 12-weeks between May – August.

Southern Tutchone Ta’an Dialect language app

The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, in partnership with Ogoki Learning and the Yukon Native Language Centre, is proud to announce the release of its brand new language app.

The Southern Tutchone language app is available for download on Google Play (for Android devices). iPhone and iPad users can download the app from iTunes.

Users will be able to practice the Southern Tutchone language offline on their tablets and smartphones. The app uses audio from the late Irene Smith, provided by the Yukon Native Language Centre.

There are about 450 words, expressions and phrases contained in the app. Categories include greetings, people, places, numbers, colors, animals, plants, food, time, weather, body parts and more.

The idea for the app was initially brought to Council’s attention in late fall by Deputy Chief Michelle Telep, who had been to a conference and heard a woman’s story about her community’s efforts to develop an app that would help revitalize their language.

The app will be provided free of charge based on Council’s recommendation.

Read the CBC Yukon story on the app // listen to the CBC radio piece // see the video or read the Yukon News story.

For more information please contact Chantelle Blackjack, Heritage Programs Coordinator, who participated in the creation of the app: cblackjack@taan.ca

Language classes

Language classes are available through Yukon College to all TKC citizens. Please contact Chantelle Blackjack (867-668-3613 x 607) for further information.

North American Indigenous Games 2017

You can find information from the host at www.naig2017.to

There are some practices and trials coming up:

Rifle shooting:
Practices
September 10th 10-12
September 28th 5-7
Trials October 1st 9-2

Archery:
Starting September 6th
Tuesdays 6 to 8 pm Thursday 6 to 8 pm Sundays 11 am to 1 pm
Trials October 2nd 9-2

All events will be held at the Whitehorse Biathlon Range.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact:

Tara Wardle
First Nation/Community Recreation Consultant
Sport & Recreation Branch
Dept. of Community Services
Ph:867-667-3778
Fax: 867-393-6416
1-800-661-0408 ext. 3778
Tara.Wardle@gov.yk.ca

Invitation to harvest Chum Salmon

The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) have extended an invitation to all Yukon First Nations to harvest Chum Salmon in their traditional territory this fall. Please see attachment letter from the TH Fish and Wildlife Branch for full details on harvesting Chum Salmon in TH Traditional Territory.

Any further questions please contact:

LRH Manager–                                             David Irvine at (867) 668-3613 Ext 601

Fish and Wildlife Coordinator–                  Deb Fulmer at (867) 668-3613 Ext 603

Renewable Resource Technician–            Phil Emerson at (867) 668-3613 Ext 602

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Bear Aware

All residents and visitors of Deep Creek please be aware that a cinnamon colored bear has been spotted in that area.

2016 Chinook Salmon Fry Release

Renewable Resources Technician Phil Emerson transfers Chinook salmon fry into buckets at Fox Creek on July 17.

Renewable Resources Technician Phil Emerson transfers Chinook salmon fry into buckets at Fox Creek on July 17.

The Ta’an Kwӓch’ӓn Council, in partnership with several groups, released approximately 15,000 Chinook salmon fry into Fox Creek on Sunday as part of a multi-year Chinook Stock Restoration Plan.

Fox Creek is a tributary to Lake Laberge, approximately 50 kilometres north of Whitehorse. Past surveys indicate that the creek once supported a spawning population of Chinook salmon. However, reasons for the disappearance of adult salmon in Fox Creek are unknown.

Salmon has long been a mainstay of the Ta’an Kwӓch’ӓn people and Fox Creek lies in the heart of Ta’an Kwӓch’ӓn traditional territory. Poor returns of Chinook salmon in recent years emphasize the need for stock restoration projects such as this one.

This year, we anticipate a much larger return of Chinook salmon than usual due to the release of almost 90,000 fry in 2012. Chinook spend between three to five years in the ocean before returning to their home rivers to spawn.

“The Ta’an Kwӓch’ӓn Council has worked hard over the years to conserve, enhance and restore Chinook salmon,” said Chief Kristina Kane.

Alexander Labarge shows off the Chinook salmon fry he's about to free at Fox Creek on Sunday, July 17.

Alexander Labarge shows off the Chinook salmon fry he’s about to free at Fox Creek on July 17.

“Our vision is to protect and preserve the future of Chinook salmon for future generations.”

Funding for this project has been provided by the Pacific Salmon Commission through the Yukon River Panel R+E Fund. Other project partners include Yukon Energy Corporation, for supplying the eggs since 2009; the Whitehorse Fish Hatchery, for the brood stock collection, fertilization and rearing of eggs to the eyed stage; Yukon College, for its technical advice and management of the McIntyre Creek hatchery; the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, for its technical support; the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee for program support; and the McIntyre Creek hatchery for receiving the eyed eggs and rearing them to the fry stage.