News and Updates
View Champagne and Aishihik First Nations government news releases here, listed from newest to oldest.
BOARDS & COMMITTEES – KLUANE NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT BOARD
KLUANE NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT BOARD CAFN is seeking one Citizen to sit as a Board member on the Kluane National Park Management ...
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
BOARD AND COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY – CAFN LANDS COMMITTEE
BOARD AND COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY CAFN LANDS COMMITTEE CAFN is seeking one Member-at-Large to sit on the CAFN Lands Committee. The ...
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 ...
Notice to CAFN Assistant Trappers
Call for Applicants - Open Competition to all interested CAFN Assistant Trappers CAFN Renewable Resources is now accepting ...
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 ...
CAFN Mourns Passing of Executive Director Fran Asp
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2022 Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) – Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) ...
CAFN Procurement Policy Information Sessions
CAFN wants to hear from Citizens about a draft CAFN procurement policy. The policy establishes the rules CAFN will ...
CAFN accepting applications for new rental homes in Whitehorse
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is happy to soon offer affordable rental homes for CAFN dän (people) in Kwanlin ...
Joint Announcement of New COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Program for Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2022 Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction, Yukon - The governments of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations ...
CAFN and Yukon University working together to assess impacts of climate change on Traditional Territory
For immediate release May 26, 2022 — Whitehorse, Yukon Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) and researchers at Yukon ...
Notice to CAFN Citizens
CAFN Annual General Assembly – NŁÄSHĒJEL July 21-24, 2022 at Takhini River This year, 2022, is the Constitutional review year ...
Citizen meetings with YEC for individual claims
CAFN Citizens are invited to an information session to learn more about the YEC Individual Compensation Claims process for the ...
CHWB fund Policy review
CHWB POLICY AND APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR ARE BEING REVISED. The opening for the fund will be available in June ...
2022 Constitutional Review Update
The Champagne Aishihik First Nations (“CAFN”) Constitution was last reviewed and amended in 2017. The Constitution may be reviewed, ...
NOTICE: Land Applications
NOTICE TO CAFN CITIZENS LAND APPLICATIONS The following land applications will be reviewed by the CAFN Lands Committee on March ...
Jean Taylor Painting Workshop
CAFN Culture Hosting Two Separate Jean Taylor Zoom Classes Workshop 1: March 30, 31 April 1 2022 6pm-9pm Workshop 2: April 4, 5, 6 ...
Housing maintainer employment and training
PDF form: YESS Application
NOTICE: Yukon Energy Corporation Water Use License for Äshèyi
NOTICE TO CAFN CITIZENS: Yukon Energy Corporation Water Use License for Äshèyi Updated March 11, 2022 CAFN Citizens can now submit ...
Cultural Fun Days – Postponed
Notice to Citizens: Out of respect for the Primozic family, all cultural fun days activities planned for this week will be postponed ...
Tips to manage your ATCO electricity bill
Did you know……… You can manage your electricity bill by equalizing your payments throughout the year? (Equal monthly Payments) Sign ...
2021-2022 Dàkwäní Yúk’e (Winter Newsletter)
A PDF copy of the newsletter is available here: 2021-2022 Dàkwäní Yúk’e
CAFN’s Safe 6 illustrated by Cole Pauls
CAFN and Yukoners have stayed safe throughout the pandemic by using the Safe 6 as key tools in our daily lives. With help from CAFN ...
Kwätsi Dän (We Work) 2022 – CAFN’s COVID-19 plan
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and evolves, we recognize we must update our approach to serving our people and running our ...
Anchor Door & Window Announcement by DCI
February 2nd, 2022 Dakwakada Capital Investments LP (“DCI”) Chairman of the Board, Martin Eckervogt is pleased to announce that its ...
What is the new picture of COVID-19?
With the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the Yukon Territory and the world are monitoring COVID-19 in new ways. Here are some ...
Dakwäkäda Warriors Vaccine T-shirt Contest!
All CAFN Citizens and residents of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) Traditional Territory are invited to participate in ...
Statement from Kaaxnox, Dän Nätthe Äda on the creation of a First Nation School Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2022 Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction, Yukon) - Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is thrilled ...
CAFN and Village of Haines Junction Message on COVID-19 Safety
January 28, 2022 Joint Message on COVID-19 Safety during the State of Emergency Dear community members, The Champagne and Aishihik ...
CAFN COVID-19 Planning and Response: Bulletin 30
Please click here for Bulletin 30 as a printable pdf w/ live links Dear Citizens, As we begin a new year and the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Notice of CAFN State of Emergency
On November 10, 2021, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) declared a state of emergency in response to an increase in COVID-19 ...
COVID-19 Exposure Notice
COVID-19 EXPOSURE NOTICE: CAFN is aware of COVID-19 exposures in Champagne & Klukshu on and around New Year's Eve What should ...
CAFN’s 2021 Holiday Contacts List
CAFN Offices are closed from: December 23, 2021 – January 3, 2022. Regular office hours resume on January 4, 2022. Please click here ...
COVID-19 Planning & Response Bulletin 29 – Holiday issue!
Dear Citizens, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. Connect safely We are ...