Cedar Canoe Carving and Training Opportunity 2021

Master Carver Wayne Price has been asked by Champagne and Aishihik First Nations to come and teach people the ancient art and skill of carving a Cedar Dugout Canoe from a 40-foot cedar log. Wayne has been carving for over 50 years and has created more than 30...

2021 Parka Entrepreneurship Program

CAFN Congratulates all of the participants in their successful completion of the 2021 Parka Entrepreneurship Program! We would also like to thank our partners Yukon University, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and the Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council. Heather...

HOW CAN I GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE?

Sagāl yè nashänugwät äyet kwäka dádän maghą shakwädįnch’e.  I’m going to get the medicine poke because I care for my people. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the Yukon to all eligible adults who wish to receive it in early 2021. ...

Virtual Update for Citizens on Aishihik Dam Relicensing

Dear Citizens: Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) invites you to join a virtual community meeting as we prepare to submit comments on the current proposal for the long-term operation of the Aishihik Generating Station (AGS).   On July 10, 2020, Yukon Energy...

Chief Elijah Smith a candidate for Canada’s next $5 bank note

CAFN has nominated Chief Elijah Smith as a candidate for Canada’s new $5 bank note. Please see our nomination here and share your stories and links on why this important Yukon leader ought to be on the next $5 bill! Canadian veteran Tamé – Elijah Smith...

Request for Proposal – Da Ku Cultural Centre Strategic and Implementation Plan