News and Updates
View Champagne and Aishihik First Nations government news releases here, listed from newest to oldest.
CAFN Housing Committee Alternate
CAFN HOUSING COMMITTEE ALTERNATE CAFN is seeking one Member at Large to sit as alternate on the Housing Committee. The Housing ...
Champagne Aishihik Trust Board
Champagne Aishihik Trust Board Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is seeking one (1) Citizen to sit on the Champagne ...
Dakwäkäda Capital Investments LP. Board Opportunity
Dakwakada Capital Investments LP. is a corporation that manages the affairs of Whitehorse-based Dakwakada Capital Investments Limited ...
Board and Committee Opportunity – Äshèyi Community Advisory Committee
CAFN is seeking SIX CAFN CITIZENS (four Members-at-Large, one Elder and one Youth member) to sit on the newly established Äshèyi Community Advisory Committee.
Fall 2023 Newsletter
The Fall 2023 Dàkwäni (What People Are Saying) Newsletter is here! Read on for updates on what is happening at CAFN!
Call for Applicants – CAFN Assistant Trappers
Notice to CAFN Assistant Trappers Call for Applicants – Open Competition to all interested
Media Release – Yukon Residential Schools and Missing Children Project Findings
Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction, Yukon Territory) – The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) Chief and Council would like to acknowledge the recent findings of the Yukon Residential Schools and Missing Children Project. The release of the archival research and ground-penetrating radar findings serves as a heavy reminder of the painful history that First Nations people endured for generations.
Bus Service to Dá kų Cultural Centre – September 30
Transportation available for Citizens to Dá kų Cultural Centre from Whitehorse, Takhini, Champagne, Canyon and Haines Junction on Saturday, September 30th. Call 867-634-5162 to reserve your seat.
CAFN mourns the loss of Councillor Michael “Mickey” Beattie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2023 Statement mourning the loss of Councillor Michael “Mickey” Beattie Dakwäkäda ...
Emergency Wellness Resources
Please do not hesitate in reaching out if you need support.
Counselling Support for CAFN Citizens
Counselling support services are available to Citizens who are not currently employed through CAFN. Provided by Northern Focus.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY – CAFN HOME OWNERS GRANT COMMITTEE
CAFN is seeking one Member-at-Large AND one Alternate to sit on the CAFN Home Owners Grant Committee. The Home Owners Grant Committee reviews completed applications to recommend approvals and denials of Grants under the Home Owners Grant Policy.
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver’s Pardon Me Program
Pardon Me is a FREE nationwide program, funded by Public Safety Canada, that supports individuals in applying for a Record Suspension, formerly called a Pardon.
Alsek River Salmon Update from August 31, 2023
Information collected by current Alsek River salmon monitoring projects will be used to assess fishery management measures in effect and inform decisions beyond August 15, 2023.
Media Release – CAFN mourns the loss of Elder Harold Kane
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2023 Statement mourning the loss of Elder Harold Kane Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction, Yukon ...
Bus Service for CAFN Council and Äshäw/Elders Senate Review Meeting
Service from Takhini, Kwanlin/Whitehorse, Tthe Yänlin/Canyon and Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction, September 29. Call 634-5162 to book your seat.
Bus Service for Friday, September 1
Bus service notice to Citizens for Friday September 1st. For Whitehorse/Takhini service call 634-5162, for Haines Junction/Canyon call 687-9914 to book your seat.
Takhini Bridge fire (XY-019) remains under control
Notice to Citizens Takhini River Subdivision Residents and other CAFN Citizens may have noticed that the Takhini ...
Media Release – St. Elias School Community Committee Agreement Signed
The First Nation School Board and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) government are pleased to announce that the territory’s first Community Committee Agreement was signed on July 23, 2023 at CAFN’s General Assembly.
Board and Committee Opportunity – Sha Shäw Corp. Youth Director
CAFN is seeking One Youth Citizen to sit as director on the Sha Shäw Community Corporation. Youth representative- minimum age is 19 years to meet Corporate Bylaws.
Extended Deadline – Dän K’è̀ Kwänje Ghäkenīdän Program
EXTENDED DEADLINE! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CAFN CITIZENS TO AUGUST 28, 2023! Please see the attached PDF poster for the Dän ...
Vehicle Removal and Recycling
Property Services is excited to announce that our Department will be removing and recycling more end-of-life vehicles this month. This ...
Notice – Civil Air Search and Rescue Association Operating out of Breaburn
Notice to Citizens - The Whitehorse Zone of the Yukon's portion of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association will be conducting search exercises northwest of Aishihik Lake August 4th.
Kwandür Assistance Needed
Elder assistance is needed for kwandür storytelling, and for guidance Dän Ts'än Nännji Community Wellness Program.
Alsek River Salmon Update
Here is the most recent update for salmon on the Alsek River from Thursday, July 27th, 2023. As of June 18, there has been a total of 194 Chinook and 19 Sockeye that have passed through the video counter on the Klukshu River. As of June 18, there has been a total of 5 Sockeye that have passed through Village Creek.
Communication Survey
Fill out this quick survey for the chance to win one of 5 $200 Visa gift cards!
General Assembly Survey
At the 2022 General Assembly (GA), a resolution was passed to review and update the GA Procedures. This survey is the first step in that review process and is intended to gather CAFN Citizen feedback on areas of focus and options for revising the GA Procedures.
On June 23, 2023 Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt “Our House is Waking Up the Land” Dance Festival will once again open to the public. A special 30th Anniversary Exhibit for the Dakwäkäda Dancers will also be opening at this time. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is happy to invite everyone to come together again and celebrate each other.
CAFN Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Signing Land Claims Agreements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2023 Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) – Today Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) celebrates ...
COVID-19 Update – Kwätsi Dän plan complete and no longer in effect
On May 18, 2023 Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) Council passed a resolution ending use of the Kwätsi Dän (We work) COVID-19 recovery plan. Kwätsi Dän COVID-19 safety measures are no longer in effect at CAFN.
YUKON WATER BOARD: Public comment period for MN21-029 has begun
The deadline for submitting comments to the Water Board is June 14, 2023 at 4:00pm.
LOG HOUSE BUILDING – TERM TRAINING PROJECT
We are seeking CAFN citizens to join two highly-experienced log building instructors in this training project to construct an energy efficient log home. Participants are required to have some skills in carpentry or log home construction. They must be in good physical condition & able to lift up to 25kg. Knowledge & experience working with light duty tools & machinery (saws, drills, etc.) is required. They must be available for the entire duration.
Post-Secondary Info Sessions – Whitehorse
Do you have questions about post-secondary education? Florence Kushniruk, Post-Secondary Program Officer, will be at the Whitehorse office April 21 & 28, May 19 & 26 and in TBD dates in June to help!
Kwätsi Dän COVID-19 safety measures updated February 27, 2023
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is updating our response to COVID-19 due to increased cases in all communities and ...
Statement from Dän nätthe äda K’úkhįá – Chief Barb Joe
March 1, 2023 Dear Citizens and Community Members: In difficult times our people come together to heal, to support each other ...
Dän K’è̀ Kwänje Ghäkenīdän – We Are Learning Our Native Language Program
Accepting applications through April 28, 2023. Initial intake for CAFN citizens. For questions, links to the zoom sessions, and more information on the application process, please contact Erin, at epauls@cafn.ca or 867-334-3427
Takhini Residents Meeting with Chief & Council
Takhini Residents Meeting with Chief & Council. March 6, 2023. 6:00pm at Takhini Hall. Dinner will be served.
NOTICE – Heritage, Lands and Resources Youth Bison Hunt Camp
This outdoor cultural experience camp is hosted by HLR to promote and support CAFN youth abilities to stay connected to our cultural traditions. The goal of this Youth Bison Hunt Camp is to provide our youth with a positive opportunity to participate in cultural land-based activities while introducing them to our lands and its attributes.
Mapping My Way – Academic & Career Planning Support
Every Thursday beginning February 2, 2023, this program will run for 8 weeks from 6:30-8 PM on ZOOM. Education has agreed to pay ...
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – Dog Safety in CAFN Communities
January 2023 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Dog Safety in CAFN Communities Dear Citizens and residents: Champagne and Aishihik First ...
CHAMPAGNE AND AISHIHIK FIRST NATIONS INTRODUCES NEW COUNCIL
FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2022Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction, Yukon) On October 20, 2022, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) ...
Election Staff Required for CAFN Election
Election Staff Required for the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Election Poll Supervisors $30.00/hour Poll Clerks ...
CEREMONY BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO USHER IN NEW ERA OF EDUCATION AT ST. ELIAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022 Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction, Yukon – The community of Dakwäkäda/Haines ...
Sambay (sockeye) Fisheries Update
Alsek and Klukshu River system Heritage, Lands & Resources (CAFN) The latest sambay (sockeye) salmon counts have ...
Which test when?
CAFN distributes 3 types rapid COVID-19 tests to Citizens and employees: Rapid Antigen Tests: BTNX Abbott ...
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice Date - August 4, 2022 An election will be held for: One (1) Chief One (1) Elder Councillor One (1) Youth Councillor Four ...
Dakwäkwäda Subdivision Expansion – 11 new lots are available for CAFN Citizens to apply!
For more details please visit: https://cafn.ca/lot-draw/
Joint Agreements Commit to Better Future for Äshèyi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2022 Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction, Yukon – Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN), the ...