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Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Government

The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is a self-governing First Nation with Traditional
Territories in the Yukon Territory and northern British Columbia, Canada.

Please download and submit the fillable PDF form below. Or print it out and drop it off at the Admin building or email it to drwilliams@cafn.ca.

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Please download and submit the fillable PDF form below.
Or print it out and drop it off at the Admin building or email it to drwilliams@cafn.ca.
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Application forms can be found on the CAFN website: cafn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Election-Board-Application-Form-October-2026.pdf ...

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Message to Citizens

Message to Citizens from the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Council

October 1, 2026

The 2026 Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) election is on hold.

This pause is to appoint a new Election Board after all members stepped down.

The Election Board ensures fair elections under CAFN rules. The Chief Returning Officer and Adjudicator are appointed to assist.

CAFN Council will appoint a new Election Board.

CAFN thanks the outgoing Election Board, Chief Returning Officer and Adjudicator for their commitment to the integrity of the election.

We thank CAFN Citizens for your patience while we confirm next steps.

CAFN will provide weekly updates.

Background Information:

-The CAFN election by Citizens of the First Nations leadership is of the utmost importance to our nation, as laid out in our highest law, the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Constitution (2022).

-The Election Board was appointed by the CAFN Council to oversee the integrity and administration of the 2026 election under the CAFN Election Rules and Regulations and in keeping with our laws, the Constitution and Government Administration Act. The Chief Returning Officer and Adjudicator were subsequently appointed by the Election Board to carry out the responsibilities assigned to that position under the Regulations.

-CAFN supports the roles of the Election Board, Chief Returning Officer, and Adjudicator in carrying out their respective responsibilities in accordance with the Election Rules and Regulations. Election officials must be able to perform their roles independently and without harassment, intimidation, or inappropriate interference.

-Concerns may arise during an election. Candidates and electors have the right to raise those concerns through the processes established under the Election Rules and Regulations. At the same time, concerns should be raised respectfully and through the appropriate channels.

-The pause of the election will allow time for the appointment of new Election Board and the necessary transition and preparation before the election process resumes.

-CAFN thanks the Election Board, Chief Returning Officer, Adjudicator, candidates, electors, and Citizens for their patience and cooperation as this work is undertaken.
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Champagne and Aishih

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations is hiring a Community Justice Coordinator.

Reporting to the Wellness Manager, this position is primarily responsible for coordinating community justice initiatives
including Circles (healing, diversion and sentencing) and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes (conferencing and mediation) for criminal matters and non-criminal disputes within the Haines Junction community.

To learn more about the position, visit: cafn.ca/job-posting/community-justice-coordinator-2/

Send applications to:
Megan MacKellar
Human Resources Officer
Phone: (867) 634-4200 ext. 245
mmackellar@cafn.ca
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CAFN offices will be

CAFN offices will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, Oct. 1.
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Our Community Wellne

Our Community Wellness staff at 404 Hanson St. have worn their orange shirts today ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Why orange shirts?

It's because of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, a survivor of the Mission School near Williams Lake, BC. On Webstad's first day, the orange shirt given to her by her grandmother was taken away. That theft represented the loss of identity and culture experienced by Indigenous children as a result of the Residential School system.

Webstad's story has turned into a national movement. It's a reminder of the legacy of the Residential School system but also the fundamental truth that Every Child Matters.

You can read more about Orange Shirt Day here: orangeshirtday.org/
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Castle Rock Enterprises is hiring heavy equipment operators and skilled labourers for a short-term project at the Faro Mine.

📅Start Date: October 1, 2026
⏱️2–3 week contract
🏠Accommodation + meals provided
💰Per diem for each working day
🚐Transportation to and from Faro provided
💵Overtime after 8 hours/day

Job Postings

Heavy Equipment Operator: dakwakada.bamboohr.com/careers/175
Skilled Labourer: dakwakada.bamboohr.com/careers/173

Don't miss this opportunity to work for a great Champagne and Aishihik First Nations business!
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On Wednesday, Septem

On Wednesday, September 30, we will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Dakwäkäda.

Please join us for an Honour Walk, a stew and bannock lunch and a film screening. There will also be activities for children and a sewing workshop.

Events begin at 12 p.m.

Join us to honour and remember the lives affected by the Canadian Residential School System.
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