CAFN Honours Chief Paul Birckel and Family

Please join in honouring our respected leader and Chief of CAFN for 20 years, Nashiya – Chief Paul Birckel.

There are several ways you can participate to show your respect.

Procession to Klukshu on Friday, July 16:

• 11 a.m. Immediate family only may join the procession from Heritage North Funeral Home
• 11 a.m. others may join the procession near the Mayo cutoff (details tbc)
• 11 a.m. Drummers will gather in full regalia to honour Chief Paul along the Alaska Highway – please meet on the straight stretch past the Mayo Cutoff.
• 1 p.m. Drummers will gather in full regalia to drum Chief Paul through Dakwäkäda – please meet in the parking lot at the Lucky Dragon

Funeral Saturday, July 17, at Klukshu:

• The service will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held in a large tent
• The potlatch bowl will be open all day
• After the service, you may join the procession to the grave site
• Watch the funeral service online – this special gathering will be video recorded and shared online as soon as possible after the service for those who cannot attend in-person (appx 2 days).

CAFN and the family encourage you to honour Chief Paul safely.  COVID-19 safety measures will be in full effect:

• The current maximum gathering size is 200 people
• Please do not bring children younger than age 12
• Masks will be required inside and outside
• Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be available
• Please keep a safe distance from people outside your household bubble
• You will be asked to provide your name for contact tracing purposes

Please see this announcement from the family of Chief Paul Birckel.