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Public Hearing: Community Lands Bill 2014-1

In order for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council government to pass a Bill which becomes law, the Bill must pass three readings by Council, as well as being reviewed and approved by the Elders Council. This process allows the option for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council government to hold public hearings for its citizens on the proposed Bill.

The proposed Ta’an Kwäch’än Community Lands Bill 2014-1 (Bill) was given first reading by the TKC Council on February 17, 2014. The Bill must go through two more readings and the review and approval of the Elders Council before it becomes law for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

The TKC Council appointed a special committee of citizens from the Traditional Families. On July 22, 2014, the Special Committee was mandated to conduct an assessment of the Community Lands Bill 2014-1 and to solicit Ta’an Kwäch’än Council citizens’ views by way of public hearings and additional public consultations as required in order to produce a report of their findings and recommendations for the Council by January 31, 2015.

There have been two Public Hearings to date: November 25 and December 9, 2014. However, the committee was not able to review the entire Bill in the time available.

It is very important for you to participate in this public hearing.

Education Strategic Planning

On May 30 & 31, 2015, twenty one TKC citizens met at the Old Fire Hall to share ideas for creating a new vision for TKC Education. The information gathered in this meeting will be used to develop a Strategic Plan for TKC Education.  Click on the link to access the Summary Report from this meeting.

TKC Education Retreat Meeting Summary 2015

In order to ensure that all TKC citizens have the opportunity to offer their input into the TKC Education Strategic Plan, a follow up survey has been created.  Click on the link to access the survey.  This survey will remain open until October 1, 2015.  If you would like to complete a paper copy of this survey, please contact the Education Department.  If you prefer to provide your input in person, you can meet with Lynn Sparks, Health and Education Manager.  Contact her to make an appointment.

The Education Department is hoping to gather input from as many citizens as possible in order to better respond to the needs of the community.  Thank you for your time.

Click here to complete the survey

DRAFT Fox Lake Local Area Plan

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

The Fox Lake Local Area Plan will guide future land use and development in the planning area that is compatible with existing land uses and activities and is aligned with residents’ values. A steering committee as appointed by Yukon Government (YG), the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC), and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) are undertaking this joint planning process. The Fox Lake Area Plan will apply to privately owned, public, and TKC Settlement land within the planning area. YG will then develop and pass Area Development Regulations (Zoning) to implement this Local Area Plan on the land that it manages.

The planning area is within TKC and KDFN traditional territory and overlaps with the traditional territory of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LSCFN), and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN). The Fox Lake Area planning process will be carried out according to Section 26.1 of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Self-Government Agreement and Section 30 of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation Self-Government Agreement.

 

Please send comments and/or questions regarding the draft plan to:

Amanda Taylor, Land Use Planning Coordinator

Email: ataylor@taan.ca

Phone: 867-668-3613 ext. 285

 

Public Meeting

Wednesday, June 17th

6:00pm Fox Lake Campground

Directions: http://www.campscout.com/campground/YT0017/

Snacks provided.

 

Meeting for TKC Citizens

To be announced.

 

Link to plan

Link to map

Reconciliation Event

TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2015 7:30am – 10:00 am
LIVE BROADCAST AT KWANLIN DUN CULTURAL CENTRE LOBBY

A Sacred Fire will be lit at 6:30 am followed by a live broadcast of the Official Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Final Report on Indian Residential Schools starting at 8:00

Gather to Support Reconciliation!

• Join citizens from across Canada to hear the release of the TRC’s final report and to take action towards a new relationship.     Learn more at www.trc.ca

• All are welcome.     Coffee and muffins provided.

• Health Canada will coordinate a network of experienced Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Workers for the length of the event.

• This event is sponsored by CAIRS, CYFN and Whitehorse United Church.
Reconciliation

Poster TRC WUC Event (3)

 

2015 Elections

Ta’an Kwäch’än Election 2015

An election will be held Monday, October 19, 2015

for one (1) Chief and one (1) Deputy Chief

of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council

Who can Vote?

Ta’an Kwäch’än citizens over the age of 16 are eligible to vote.

Your name must appear on the Voters List, which will be posted at the Ta’an Kwäch’än Administration Office and the Ta’an Kwach’an Elections Office

Citizens are responsible to ensure their name appears on the Voters List.

Who can run for office?

A candidate for Chief or Deputy Chief must:

Be a Ta’an Kwäch’än citizen;

Be 18 years of age or older;

Have resided in the Yukon for a period of 6 months prior to the date of the election;

Not have been convicted of an indictable offence or the offence of theft, fraud or false pretenses.

Click the link to download the Nomination Form – CANDIDATE FOR CHIEF OF TA’AN KWACH’AN COUNCIL

Click the link to download the Nomination Form – CANDIDATE FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF TA’AN KWACH’AN COUNCIL

 A candidate for Chief must also be a direct descended of a Traditional Family or obtain and attach the family consent letter in accordance with Section 33 of the Elections Act.

 One of the requirements of running for either position is to provide proof of a clear criminal record by way of a current RCMP criminal records check. If you are thinking about running it would be best to submit your criminal record check form to the RCMP right away.

Who will oversee the election?

The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council appointed an Elections Committee in accordance with the laws and constitution of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. The Elections Committee consists of: Fred Koe, Chair of the Elections Committee; Candice Menzi, Member of the Elections Committee and Edward Duru, Member of the Elections Committee.

The Chief Returning Officer was selected by the Elections Committee to be Norman Eady. He will working with the election committee to ensure a fair election per the Ta’an Elections Act.

Call for Nominations

To ensure candidates meet the requirements of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Elections Act candidates for Chief and Deputy Chief are required to file a nomination form with the Chief Returning Officer before the close of nominations date and time noted below:

Nominations open Thursday, August 20, 2015.

Nominations close on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 4PM.

 Nomination forms are available for pick-up at the front desk of the Ta’an Kwäch’än administration offices, from the Ta’an website (taan.ca) or by contacting the Chief Returning Officer, Norman Eady:

Email:TKCelections2015@gmail.com

Phone: 867 332-7444

Mailing Address:

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council – Elections Office

Box#107

108 Elliott Street

Whitehorse, Yukon

Y1A 6C4

Election Help Needed

Several election officers will need to be hired to help with the election. Job postings will be posted soon for these positions.

 

TKC Slow-pitch Schedule

TKC Slow Pitch Schedule:

May 12 8:15 pm Home (3rd base dugout) RS 2 Gold Pan Slayers.
May 14 6:45 pm Home (3rd base dugout) Pepsi 2 Whse Massage Scrubs.
May 19 8:15 pm Visitor (1st base dugout) Takhini 3 EMCO Eliminators.
May 21 6:45 pm Visitor (1st base dugout) RS 3 Headless Owl Spruce Caps.
May 26 6:45 pm Visitor (1st base dugout) RS 1 CFAY Association.
May 28 8:15 pm Home (3rd base dugout) Takhini 4 Goody’s Gas.
June 2 Bye No Game Bye No Game
June 4 8:15 pm Visitor (1st base dugout) Pepsi 1 Crowne/MacKay “Writeoffs”.
June 9 8:15 pm Home (3rd base dugout) RS 1 WPM Eagles.
June 11 6:45 pm Home (3rd base dugout) RS 3 Brew Crew.
June 16 8:15 pm Visitor (1st base dugout) Pepsi 2 Northwestel Inc.
June 18 8:15 pm Visitor (1st base dugout) RS 1 Gold Pan Slayers.

 

Education Strategy Retreat

Invitation to all Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) Citizens

The TKC Education Department needs your input to develop a Vision and Strategic Plan for TKC Education.

We are hosting an Education Strategy Retreat on May 30 & 31, 2015 from 9:00 to 5:00 at the Old Fire Hall.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Pre-registration required by May 25th.

For more information and registration contact:

Lynn Sparks, Education Manager

668-3613

lsparks@taan.ca

See Calendar Entry

 

If you are unable to attend and still want your voice heard, please call or email Lynn by May 25th. A citizen survey will also be conducted.