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Yukon government explores National Aboriginal Day as statutory holiday in Yukon
The Yukon government is seeking public input from May 16 to July 16 on the possibility of National Aboriginal Day becoming a statutory holiday in Yukon.
Read more: http://www.gov.yk.ca/news/16-193.html
YESAB Public Comment Period Open
The Proponent is applying for a water licence renewal to operate and to renovate its hot springs facility, with a maximum water acquisition rate of 560 mP3P per day. The new facility will consist of three components: public, rental, and Nordic spa pool areas (total of six pools, total volume 60 mP3P), and include three cold water plunge pools, a steam room and sauna, as well as a new heat exchange system. The existing evaporation pond (approx. 0.8 ha, 16 000 mP3P) will be maintained. The Proponent will build an additional pond (approx. 0.4 ha, 4 000 mP3P) and water discharge stream (following the original channel for approx. 150 m) to provide for additional chlorine evaporation and water treatment. The Proponent will install a septic system, and also recycle grey water for landscaping use (winter skating area). Construction activities are proposed to occur from 2016 through the summer of 2018, with operations and monitoring activities as required for the life of the pool facility (approx. 50 years). The existing facility will remain open until the new facility is completed, at which point it will be decommissioned. Work areas will be fenced off from the public. Work crews will stay in the campground and hostel facilities; no work camp is required.
Spring Beaver Camp
Ta’an Kwäch’än is hosting a spring beaver hunt in partnership with Kwanlin Dün First Nation—Jackson Lake Wellness team and Skookum Jim Friendship Centre—Traditional Parenting Program (T.P.P) Join us in celebrating our culture and harvesting rights!
To register, please call: Ta’an Kwäch’än: 668-3613 T.P.P: 633-7692 Kwanlin Dün: 633-2629
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
Da Daghay Job Fair
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
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*
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!!
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