News and Updates
View Champagne and Aishihik First Nations government news releases here, listed from newest to oldest.
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 ...
CAFN Mourns Passing of Chief Paul Birckel
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2021 Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) – Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) is ...
July 23-25 General Assembly Postponed
To ensure the safety of our Citizens, CAFN is postponing the July 23-25 General Annual Assembly until fall 2021. This is due to the ...
New Rapid Housing Projects for CAFN and Yukon
Joint news release with the Governments of Canada, Yukon, CAFN, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and Carcross/Tagish First Nation June 25, ...
COVID-19 Safety in our Communities
June 18, 2021 Safety in Our Communities CAFN is reactivating our Dän Tsʼän Shānindhän checkpoint staff in Takhini this ...
CAFN and Village of Haines Junction Joint COVID Advisory
June 17, 2021 Joint Advisory on COVID-19 Outbreak Dear residents and Yukoners, The Champagne and Aishihik First ...
Bulletin 24: COVID-19 Planning and Response
June 15, 2021 a printable copy of this bulletin is also available here Message from the Chief Danach’e. On June 13, Yukon ...
TENDER: MARSHALL CREEK LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT: MARSHALL CREEK LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTIONHaines Junction, YukonTender packages are now available for pick-up at:Associated ...
Proposed Quill Creek Timber Harvest Plan
Do you have comments or concerns with the proposed Quill Creek Timber Harvest Plan? CAFN Heritage, Lands and Resources Department ...
2021 Dákų̀ Nän Tsʼèddhyèt Festival Begins this Friday
2021 Dákų̀ Nän Tsʼèddhyèt Festival News Release PDF
Video with CAFN Youth Councillor: Why Youth should consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Youth Councillor Jessica Mazur shares why young people should consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine. All Yukon Youth ages 12 and up ...
CONSTRUCTION NEAR COMMUNITY WELLNESS BUILDING
CAFN would like to remind Citizens, staff, and visitors of the ongoing construction by Castle Rock Entreprises near the Community ...
COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth ages 12-17
NEW! Youth Vaccine Clinics 1st dose2nd doseLocationHaines JunctionJune 2June 28St. Elias Community SchoolWhitehorseJune 1 – ...
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 ...
CAFN and Haines Junction COVID-19 Vaccine Rate Highest in Yukon
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2021 Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction, Yukon - The people of Champagne and Aishihik ...
Business Essentials
Have you been dreaming about setting up a store in Takhini? Do you have the next best business idea for Haines Junction? Do you have a ...
Bulletin 23: CAFN COVID-19 Planning and Response
May 4, 2021 Message from the Chief Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) continues to learn and adapt during the COVID-19 ...
REMINDER: DELEGATES NEEDED
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CAFN - Delegate selection meetings information:Please join my meeting from your ...
2021 Parka Entrepreneurship Program
CAFN Congratulates all of the participants in their successful completion of the 2021 Parka Entrepreneurship Program! We would also ...
New Robocall System
CAFN is setting up an automated phone and text message system as a new tool to get information to Citizens quickly. To sign up ...
Joint Message: COVID-19 – Let’s Stay Strong Together!
Please check out this joint message from the Dän nätthe äda (CAFN Chief) and the Mayor of Haines Junction on how we can stay strong ...
LEADER project with IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Recently start your own business? Interested in starting a business? Participating in the LEADER Project's two-week entrepreneurship ...
Winter/Spring 2021 Dàkwäni newsletter
You can download a copy of the Winter/Spring 2021 Newsletter here:Winter/Spring 2021 Dàkwäni newsletter
Dakwäkäda/Haines Jct COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 3
The third Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be available for residents of Haines Junction, Takhini River ...
Bulletin 22: CAFN COVID-19 Planning and Response
April 1, 2021 Message from the Chief Dànách’é. As we ...
Dän Tsʼänānän Survey
If you have accessed services from CAFN’s Dän Tsʼänānän Training Program we want to hear from you. You may have got some help with ...