Kluane First Nation

KFN Wellness Department is looking for a Moccasin Making Instructor to provide a workshop in Kwanlin/Whitehorse.
If interested please contact the Whitehorse Family Support Worker Shannon Stabler:
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: 867.687.0118.

KFN CITIZENS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
Do you need help with your taxes? The Canada Revenue Agency will be in town on October 15, 2026 from 9-4pm in the Elders Room.
Bring your Social Insurance Number and 1 piece of photo ID. There is a sign up sheet at Reception for the one-on-one meetings.
If you can't make it into the office: 867.851.4274 ext. 101 or [email protected].

KFN CITIZENS: Below you'll find information on federal Post-Secondary Education funding programs.

If you are a First Nation post-secondary student, support is available!

Yukon and northern B.C . students see the link below. ⬇

Students in other areas can apply for funding directly through their First Nation or territorial/ provincial government directly.

*Location Change to only Online via Zoom* Your KFN Youth Councillor invites all KFN Youth ages 13-25 to attend the upcoming Youth Council Meeting tomorrow - September 18th 6:30PM-8:00PM Online via Zoom. The Zoom link is below.
Please contact Youth Councillor Pascale Dubois (Dickson) if you have any questions! 🙂
Email: [email protected]
Call or Text: (236) 339-0400
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88400807349

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cook needed to prepare lunches, snacks and beverages on September 28-30, 2026 (3 days).

KFN Truth & Reconciliation Day Event Schedule. Please see below.
There a 10 person limit for Tufting Workshop on Wednesday, September 23rd. Please sign up at Reception or contact: Culture Coordinator Kathleen Johnson | [email protected] | 867.841.4274 ext. 159

KFN Citizens: Warrior Program brought to you by the Yukon First Nations Wildfire for youth between 16-30 on November 16-27, 2026 in Kwanlin/Whitehorse. Use the QR code on the poster to register.
The KFN Wellness Department can offer support if needed with the application process and travel.

The KFN Wellness Dept. invites all KFN citizens and families in Kwanlin/Whitehorse to come out and enjoy some dinner, play some games and win some prizes!
Come by for a fun evening on October 15th, 2026 as well as discussion about future workshops and events.

The KFN Wellness Department is hosting an info session on the Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement for those wanting more information regarding this claim process.
Date: Tuesday September 15, 2026
Place: Elders Room 1-2:30pm
Information about the Settlement and eligibility can be found here: https://ihsettlement.ca/eligibility/eligibility-tool/

The Kluane Lake Research Station is hosting several events that may be of interest to KFN citizens:
KLRS Open House: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 from 12 - 4 pm.
Join us for lunch, prizes, and more!
- 2026 season overview and research summaries with Kim Hatcher (KLRS)
- Geothermal research with Fiona Chapman (INRS)
- Storytelling with Kàłx'òkw (Mary Jane) Leger
- Caribou Tufting art workshop with Artist in Residence Christine Dunbar

Geothermal 101 Community Short Course: Mon Sept. 14, 2026 from 10-3pm. Optional free overnight stay at KLRS before/after course.
- Free course for community members to learn about geothermal energy, how communities and households can use geothermal, and key considerations when exploring local geothermal opportunities
- A non-commercial initiative to support communities in making informed, locally grounded energy decisions
- Contact organizer Fiona Chapman to sign up: [email protected] or 514-585-8817

Geology Outreach at Shär Ndü Chü (Duke River - Sept. 23, 2026 @ 12:30-2:30pm
Join Alyce Johnson and geologists from the Yukon Geological Survey and KLR to learn about volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and the Denali Fault. All community members are welcome! KLS students will be attending with their teachers.
Meet at 12:30 at the Jacquot Hall after the KFN Community Lunch to convoy 8km to Duke River.