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Yukon Quest Walking Challenge Winners

Thank You to all the participants of our “Yukon Quest Walking Challenge”.  This has proven to be a very popular event.  Please remember to call in and give me your numbers so you can be included in our weekly draws.  Winners of those weekly draws so far are:

Week 1 ~ Charlotte Kane

Week 2 ~ John S. Bunbury

Week 3 ~ Teresa Jacobs

Week 4 ~ Geraldine Irvine

Week 5 ~ Georgina Leslie

Week 6 ~ Amy Genier

Week 7 ~ Alfred Broeren

We still have 10 more weeks left in the Challenge and I look forward to hearing from you with your numbers.  I can be reached by phone at 668 ~ 3613 or by e/mail at rbehn@taan.ca

 

TA’AN KWÄCH’ÄN SPRING CAMP

TA’AN KWÄCH’ÄN SPRING CAMP

Dear Parents/ Guardian,

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council’s Spring Camp for ages 8 – 14 years will take place from March 14-17, 2016.

We will meet on Monday morning on March 14, 2016, at the TKC office between 8:30-9am daily at 117 Industrial Road; camp attendees will be taken out on a series of day trips, please see attached schedule of activities

Due to possible weather conditions of cold and or wind, each camp participant will be checked daily for appropriate clothing please see attached list; of appropriate clothing items, if these are not with child at the time of departure, parent or guardian will be called to pick up child and provide these items. And it will then be, the parent’s responsibility to transport their child to the activity location that day.

We will provide nutritious snacks and lunches to participants and Thursday will be a community feast from 5-7pm at Helens Camp all families are welcome to attend.

Please have registrations forms back to Chantelle Blackjack by Wednesday March 9, 2016 at 4:30 and all waivers signed; there will be a cap of 16 participants for this camp TKC citizens and beneficiaries will have first priority for registration.

For more information contact Chantelle Blackjack, Heritage Program Coordinator

668-3613 ext. 607 or cblackjack@taan.ca

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Invitation to Attend Community Sessions

Reconnecting with Our Past… Reaffirming Our Future

When: Friday, March 11th – Saturday, March 12th 9:00am-4:00pm

Where: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (KDCC)

** With Dr. Lee Brown and Mark Wedge **

The speakers will guide Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Citizens through a conversation on many topics shaping our future.

 Sharing our stories and journeys

 Healing within the TKC community

 Creating a community plan for TKC’s future and vision

 Empowering youth involvement

This two-day session will include a Community Feast.

Citizens who attend each session will receive an honorarium and will be entered into a draw too win prizes including

(2) AIR NORTH RETURN TICKETS!

~All citizens are invited to attend, especially youth and elders~

Ta’an Kwäch’än Community Feast

When: Saturday, March 12th – 4:00pm

Where: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (KDCC)

Come out and celebrate our community!

Please contact Shawna Smith for more information or for a registration form

867-334-8946 or ssmith@taan.ca.

Community Sessions Registration 2016

Parenting Retreat

TA’AN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A TWO DAY RETREAT TO WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD/STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS.

YVONNE JACK IS THE FACILIATOR AND THE RETREAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON HER PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE YUKON RIVER.

WHEN: MARCH 19TH AND 20TH 2016

START TIME: 9:30AM (MEET AT THE TA’AN OFFICE) OR 10:00AM (MEET AT THE LOCATION)

END TIME: 4:30PM (AT THE LOCATION)

LOCATION: 151 VENUS PLACE (ALASKA HIGHWAY SOUTH, DRIVE TO THE END OF VENUS PLACE AND DOWN THE DRIVEWAY THAT HAS THE BALLOONS)

CHILDCARE: WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE LOCATION

LUNCH AND SNACKS: WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERYONE

CONTACT:  FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER STEPHANIE SULLIVAN TO REGISTER BY MARCH 14TH

We sure hope you can make it! If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Sullivan at 668-3613 extension 405 or email ssullivan@taan.ca

*This event is funded by Health Canada, Maternal Child Health Program*

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WALKING CHALLENGE UPDATE

TA’AN KWACH’AN COUNCIL

WALKING CHALLENGE UPDATE

Our Walking Challenge has proven to be of great interest to many TKC Citizens as well as Staff Persons.  As of today (February 18th, 2016) we have 103 people registered.  Everyone seemed eager and ready to begin the Challenge which was very rewarding after all the work of planning and getting ready.  Every Wednesday we will have a draw for all persons who have submitted their pedometer numbers for the week.  (48 people provided their numbers)  The “Winners” for Week 1 were:  Mia Broeren with 28,359 steps and Charlotte Kane with 84,764 steps!!  Congratulations!!  Draws will take place every Wednesday for all persons who submit their number of steps to Roberta Behn for the prior week.  Don’t forget to call and give her your numbers.

Keep Walking & Be Active!!

Business Development Opportunity

Business Development Opportunity

Business Development Opportunities

There are two great opportunities coming up through the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce that will be of interest to artists and cultural tourism entrepreneurs.  The courses will take place over 3 group sessions (Feb. 11, 12, & 26, 2016), plus an individual coaching session with the consultant. Held 8:30am-12pm at the Gold Rush Inn in Whitehorse.

BDC Financial Management Course – Covers topics including: important financial concepts, good bookkeeping practices, interpreting financial statements, business strategy & financial position, the role of strategy, the role of budgeting, accounting tools available for the entrepreneur, and more.

Marketing for Small Businesses Workshop Series – Delivered by Aasman Brand Communications – Focuses on marketing/communications and social media for your business

The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce is able to cover 90% of the costs for both the BDC and Aasman workshops. There is limited space, and registration will happen on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, or to register, call 667-7545 or email business@northwestel.net

Special General Assembly postponed until further notice

In accordance with the TKC Constitution, section 6.3 and TKC GA Resolution #2015-001 all TKC Citizens are hereby given notice and encouraged to attend a duly called

SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

To address Constitutional Amendments

Saturday, February 20 & 21, 2016

9:00 am to 4:00pm

14th Anniversary Celebration

on Saturday evening, 4:30pm

Entertainment & Prizes

Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center

1171-1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon

Meals and refreshments will be provided

Click here for the Latest Draft Agenda

For more information, please call

Ta’an Kwäch’än Main Office: 668-3613

Or view TKC website: www.taan.ca

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