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Language Steering Committee Update
The KFN Language Steering Committee would like to hear your thoughts about some of the draft directions they are exploring as part of developing a Language Department and programming. The Committee will be hosting a series of meetings in Burwash, Whitehorse, and over Zoom between November 1st and 3rd.
In Burwash on the 1st, please join us in the Elder’s Lounge at 2 pm.
Also in Burwash on the 2nd, please join us at 9 AM in the Elder’s Lounge and at noon in Jacquot Hall.
Light refreshments will be served.
On November 3rd, please join us at the KFN office in Whitehorse between 10 am and 3:30. There will be a Zoom-only option on Wednesday the 2nd at 7 pm.
Two youth-focused events will be hosted: one in Burwash on the 1st and one in Whitehorse on the 3rd, both at 7 pm with in-person and Zoom options. All participants will be eligible to win a $200 gift card.
There will also be an online survey open between Oct 31st and Nov 6th; all completed survey respondents will be given a $25 gift card. Watch Facebook and look for posters with details including Zoom and online survey links.
Dakʼanútà jèʼ I hope you look after yourself.
Call for Directors
Call for Board of Directors
Applications
The Tutchone Heritage Society is seeking to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.
The Criteria:
- You are a KFN Citizen.
- You are passionate and dedicated to our language and culture.
- You will contribute in a positive and meaningful way to championing the growth and development of language projects the THS is currently working on.
Send your letter of intent via email to: diyetvan@gmail.com by September 27, 2022
Tutchone Heritage Society AGM
September 17, 2022
2 – 4PM in the Youth Elders Room in the Jacquot Hall
Agenda
- Minutes 2021 AGM
- Financials
- Filing 2021/22
- New Directors/Officers
- By Laws – New Societies Act
- Reports on
- Paul Creek Curriculum Textbook development
- Administration
KFN Citizens are encouraged to attend.
Boat Launch Facility Open House
YG and KFN will be holding an open house from 1-5pm on Monday, September 12 at Jacquot Hall to review the options developed for a new boat launch facility.
Covid Protocol to be followed, and testing is required prior to entering the Hall.
For more information contact: Frank Andersen, Lands Manager Phone: 867-689-3815 email: lands.manager@kfn.ca
Our Language Is In Our Hands
Why KFN is developing a language Department and what we heard so far:
Let us know what you think at one of the following engagement options
Monday Aug 29
Burwash
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon drop-in tea
Elder’s Lounge
Tuesday Aug 30
Burwash + ZOOM
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Morning drop-in coffee
Elder’s Lounge
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Community Lunch
Jacquot Hall
7:00 – 8:00 PM
ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2089262978
Wednesday Aug 31
Whitehorse + ZOOM
KFN Whitehorse Office
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Morning drop-in coffee
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Afternoon drop-in tea
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Pizza Lunch
7:00 – 8:00 PM
ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2089262978
Yukon Geological Survey
Yukon Geological Survey (YGS) plans to undertake a helicopter based geophysical survey from August 19-21 at several sites in the Burwash area. They will fly to the site, shut down the machine and set up monitoring equipment to take geophysical measurements. They will then return the next day to remove the equipment. Also, YGS plans to land on Jacquot Island to collect a rock sample as part of this survey work. Maps showing the site locations for the geophysical monitoring and landing sites on Jacquot Island can be found on the KFN website and Facebook page.
Urgent for Citizens: Language Department Survey
Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the following survey for the creation of a language department. Your input is important and valued.
https://www.surveylegend.com/survey/-N7y3RlGYyIaE84_EXsE?_OnlineFBetal
KFN Annual General Assembly
July 23rd – 24th, 2022
At Duke Meadows
Saturday, July 23 @ 9:00 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, July 24th @ 9:00 AM – 5 PM
All KFN Citizens are encouraged to attend!
All Meals and snacks will be provided. Door prizes for those in attendance.
COVID rapid testing will be done on all participants.
For further information please contact: executive.manager@kfn.ca or reception@kfn.ca
(867) 841-4274 ext. 223 or toll free: 1 (866) 558-5587
All information can be found on https://kfn.ca/general-assembly/