News

The DDDC Gathering Gazette is now online!

Are you a craftsperson, visual artist, performer?

We want you!

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council would like make our presence known for the

June 22, 2019 APTN Televised National Aboriginal Day Event!

As 1 of the hosting nations along with Kwanlin Dun First Nation it is important that our culture is presented on this day and everyday.

We will have tables/wall tents set up for demonstrations, craft sales, and will have scheduled time for dancers and drummers to perform on the main stage.

If you wish to be a part of this exciting opportunity, your time is now!

As always, our Youth and Elders are encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact Amanda Leas @ 867.668.3613 ext. 203

This week’s community meeting will be taking place at Helen’s Fish Camp from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The shuttle will leave 117 Industrial Road at 4:00 pm sharp, and will leave Helen’s Fish Camp at 7:30 pm.

The Week 9 Gathering Gazette is available here!

The Constitutional Review Committee Is Now Up And Running

We encourage Citizens to bring forward their issues with TKC’s Constitution to the Five representatives from the Traditional Families:

Maggie Broeren – Delilah Pillai

Chief Jim Boss – Shirley Beattie

Susie Jim – Bonnie Harpe

Jenny LeBarge – Jackie Bazett

Jenny Dawson – Gloria Peters

This Committee will be meeting twice a month to review the Constitution ahead of the Fall 2019 TKC General Assembly.

You may choose to contact the members individually or you may send your issues to Clerk of the Council, Elisha Sidoun at clerkofcouncil@taan.ca and specify to what members you want your issues forwarded.

If you are unsure if it is a Constitutional Issue, you should still contact the above-mentioned.

The quality and inclusiveness of the Committee work increases with the participation we get from Citizens!

The Admin Building/Gathering Place Planning workshops will be taking place in Whitehorse this week, at the Gold Rush In Town Hall, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shuttle Service will be provided, leaving Horse Creek Road (at the mailboxes) at 4 pm SHARP, and will leave the Gold Rush Inn at 7:30 SHARP to return to Horse Creek.

The Week 6 Gathering Gazette is available here!

Youth Outreach Support I holding a once a week Mountain Bike Night during the month of May. Bike rentals are being donated, along with helmets, and will be for beginner/intermediate skill levels (mostly being comfortable on a bike. If you have your own bike, feel free to bring it. There are only 6 spaces available, and will be filled on a first come, first served basis, with a wait list. A coached first session will go over some skill building for the first night of the program.

Who:16-29 years of age with a little experience on a mountain bike/trails.

When: Every Tuesday in May, beginning May 7th

Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Where: TBA

To register, contact Ben Monkman at 334-8306, or email youthsupport@taan.ca.

This is a notice of event cancellation for the Admin Building Planning Sessions for April 10th and April 17th. Sessions will resume April 25th at the Gold Rush Inn.

This is a Call for Artists from the Da Daghay Development Corporation!

Visit the DDDC Website for important information on a posted employment opportunity!