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Parent and Community Engagement has been identified as an important factor affecting student achievement and is included  as a priority in Yukon’s Joint Education Action Plan. CYFN is looking for two citizens from each Yukon First Nation to sit on a Parent’s Committee, as part of a parent engagement project. The committee will meet once this year to develop a program (such as a Parent’s Club) to be localized and rolled out in all communities.  A contractor will be hired to facilitate the development these local Parent Clubs with the committee members with the aim of advocating and fostering community agency and empowerment in homes, in schools and in student academic life. A Parent Handbook will be co-developed with local YFN education partners and parents.  The project will roll out until March 2016 and an evaluation will be done for consideration of a long term program, contingent on funding.

If you are interested in being considered for this committee please contact Jessica Bryant, Education Support Worker at jbryant@taan.ca

Southern Tutchone Tribal Council- STTC

PRESENTS

Fur Head Band Workshop

Learn to sew your own fur head band/warmer. Good for yourself or as a gift. Keep your head cozy and warm throughout the winter. Diane Smith is our facilitator. Snacks & refreshments provided.

WHO:       Any Champagne & Aishihik, Kluane and Ta’an Kwach’an Citizen

WHEN:     December 17^th & 18^th 2015       9AM-4:30PM

WHERE:   STTC office #4230-4^th Ave. Yukon Inn Plaza

STTC Vision

Pride and solidarity in the Southern Tutchone Nation

STTC Mission

We bring Southern Tutchone people together using events based on culture, language, and heritage.

 For more info & to register Contact Shannon Walker 335-1320 southerntutchone@northwestel.net

SPACE IS LIMITED

The Education Department is in the process of finalizing plans for the money remaining under this program for 2015/16.  If you are a TKC Citizen, living in Yukon and require any short courses/certifications that can help you obtain employment, please contact Annie Bernard 668-3613 Ext. 407 or abernard@taan.ca by December 18^th to be sure of sponsorship for your course.  It is not known if funding will be available after March 31^st.  

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) is undertaking an oral history and archival research project to document traditional ways of settling disputes by TKC’s ancestors. TKC will be hosting a workshop on Saturday, November 21^st, 2015 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre to explore ideas and resources for this project. TKC Elders are invited to share ideas and stories on traditional justice processes and reconciliation within the TKC community. Lunch and refreshments will be served. TKC Elders and Youth will also receive an honorarium. For more information, please contact Barb Joe, Implementation Official at 668-3613 extension 205.

See attached agenda for more information.

Final Agenda Nov 21 Workshop

Ta’an’s Family Support Worker Stephanie Sullivan will be hosting an information night at the Ta’an Health Boardroom November 19^th from 6-8PM

The information provided will be regarding the supports and services available to those who are thinking about making positive changes in their lives when it comes to alcohol or drugs.

If you or someone you know would benefit from knowing this information, please come.

Snack and refreshments will be served

 If you have any questions please call Stephanie at 668-3613 extension 405

Notice Ta’an Kwäch’än Council will be closed for the afternoon for maintenance. Please contact Doris Anderson for inquiries.