News and Updates
View Champagne and Aishihik First Nations government news releases here, listed from newest to oldest.
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 ...
CAFN Photography Contest
Are you a CAFN Citizen that has taken photos on the Traditional Territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations?We are looking ...
STAFF DAKWAKADA WARRIORS T-SHIRT CONTEST!
Shäw Nithän to all who entered the staff t-shirt contest and showed off your Dakwakada Warriors COVID vaccine t-shirts by CAFN artist ...
Celebration of Life – ‘Jerry’ Gerald Ernest Boss
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of ‘Jerry’ Gerald Ernest Boss. On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, ...
Statement from Kaaxnox, Dän Nätthe Äda on the Yukon COVID-19 State of Emergency
Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction, Yukon) – “Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) fully supports the State of Emergency announced ...
TENDER: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TENURE MODERNIZATION- ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN
RFP packages are available for electronic delivery by contacting:Jeff Hunter, A.Sc.T., PMPCapital Projects ManagerPhone (867) ...
CAFN Honours Dr. Brendan Hanley for COVID-19 Leadership & Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2021 Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction, Yukon) – Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) ...
COVID-19 Bulletin 27
September 1, 2021 Bulletin 27: CAFN COVID-19 Planning and Response Message from the Chief Dear Citizens, Champagne ...
Summer/Fall 2021 Dàkwäni newsletter
You can view a copy of the Summer/Fall 2021 Newsletter here.
NEWS RELEASE: Healing Journey to Kamloops Residential School
Julie Smith (Photo by Steven Dubas)Diane Strand (Photo by Steven Dubas) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 6, 2021Dakwäkäda (Haines ...
NEW! Dakwäkäda Warriors COVID-19 vaccine t-shirts
We are excited to share our brand new Dakwäkäda Warriors COVID-19 vaccine t-shirts designed by CAFN artist, Cole Pauls ...
COVID-19 bulletin 26
July 30, 2021 Bulletin 26: CAFN COVID-19 Planning and Response Message from the Chief Dear Citizens, We are entering ...
Call for Expression of Interest – Supporting Warrior Walkers into Kamloops
Supporting Warrior Walkers into Kamloops for survivors and their descendantsOn June 26, 2021 Warrior Walkers began a healing journey ...
Joint Message on COVID-19 Safety
Updated July 29, 2021Dear residents and Yukoners,The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) and Village of Haines Junction (VoHJ) ...
Shär Ghra Programs – Cub Camp
Start Date: TBAShär Ghra Programs will be following strict Covid-19 guidelines throughout camp to keep everyone safe. ...
Construction Notice – Marshall Creek Road closure
A PDF copy of this notice - Construction notice - Marshall Creek Road Closure
Video message from Kaaxnox, Dän Nätthe Ada
A message from the Chief: Please stay safe and do your part to bring an end to the COVID-19 outbreak in the Yukon: practice the ...
Bulletin 25: CAFN COVID-19 Planning and Response
July 9, 2021 Message from the Chief Dear Citizens, I am reaching out on behalf of our Council to ask you to keep doing your ...