WHAT'S NEW?
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Myth and Medium
Myth and Medium, the popular mid-winter heritage workshop, is back. Join the TH Heritage Department and heritage professionals from around the territory this Feb. 21–23, at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre for a weekend of workshops, feasts and fun.
Click here for a preliminary schedule, or contact Sue, Lee or Jody (867-993-7100) for more information.
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Youth Filmmaking Course
Stefan Popescu of Sydney Univeristy is offering a short-film-making course for Youth aged 15–25, Jan. 30, Jan.31, Feb. 2, and Feb. 5. Each day consists of a three-hour session, including story development, video production and editing.
Space is limited, so sign up soon by calling Damien at 993-7129. (There is a $20 fee for materials.)
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Calling all Sledheads
The TH Youth Centre is hosting skidoo and ATV maintenance and repair workshops for Youth every Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. Do you have a question or need a hand getting your machine to the Centre? Call John at 993-3887 or Damien at 993-7129.
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Chief Isaac Inc. Seeks Directors
Chief Isaac Inc. is looking for people interested in sitting on the Board of Directors. Does this opportunity interest you? Click here for more information.
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The Youth Centre is Open!
The Youth Centre will be open over the holidays during the following times:
| Monday | 3:30–9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 2:30–9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 3:30–9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 3:30–10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 2:00–10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1:00–9:00 p.m. |
For more information, contact Damien Griffiths at 993-7129.
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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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New Issue of the Newsletter
Wondering what we're up to? Find out in the Winter 2011 edition of the newsletter. Click here!
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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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