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TH Natural Resources Advisory Committee
The TH Natural Resources Department are seeking three citizens and a youth to sit on the Natural Resources Advisory Committee. If you're interested in this opportunity, contact Roberta at 993-7115 for more information.
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Looking for TH Education Committee Members
The TH Education Committee is looking for members. Are you interested in helping our students achieve their post-secondary-education and training goals? If so, contact Melissa at (867) 993-7111 for more information on this opportunity.
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New Issue of the Newsletter
Wondering what we're up to? Find out in the Spring 2012 edition of the newsletter. Click here!
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Heritage Update
Click here to find out the latest on what projects your Heritage Department are pursuing.
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TH Mining Mandate
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Chief and Council recently approved the TH Mining Mandate, a guide for mining and exploration companies doing business in TH Traditional Territory. The guide, produced by citizens and government representatives on the TH Mining Committee, establishes appropriate lines of communication and TH's expectations when being engaged by resource-industry proponents.
To read the TH Mining Mandate, click here. For more information, call the TH Natural Resources Director at (867) 993-7145.
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Engaging with Yukon First Nations and Communities Guide
The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Na-cho Nyak Dun, and Chamber of Mines have released the Engaging with Yukon First Nations and Communities: A Quick Reference Guide to Effective and Respectful Engagement Practices with Yukon First Nations and Communities. The guide is designed to assist mining, exploration and development companies establish relationships with Yukon First Nations and communities.
Click here for more information and a copy of the guide.
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Aboriginal Mining Guide
Mining is a growing industry in the Klondike. Ensuring lasting benefits for the community and minimizing the environmental impact of this acitivity takes planning. The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in are pleased to have played a role in developing the Aboriginal Mining Guide, a roadmap that assists First Nations and mining companies maximize local benefits and protect the community's qualty of life. You can access it by clicking here. If you would like to contact us about your mining operation, please call Gary Wilson at 867-993-5384.
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Interested in Sitting on a Committee?
The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government is looking for citizens to sit on the following two committees: the Health and Social Committee and the Education Trust.
If you're interested in assisting your government on either of these committees or would like more information, please get in touch at .
You can also download a committee application form by clicking here. Completed applications can be emailed to or mailed to Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0.
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