Carcross/Tagish First Nation is a Self-Governing First Nation. Our territory covers the Southern Lakes including Carcross, Tagish, Squanga & past the BC border.
Carcross, Yukon
Joined February 2016
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ICYMI — Another 'pretty abysmal' year for Yukon River chinook and fall chum salmon cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yuk…
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We were glad to work with @siwi_water, the Stockholm Sami Association @samefsto, the 🇦🇺 embassy & @WaterPartnersAU to support the growing presence of Indigenous voices at #WorldWaterWeek. Thank you Colleen James from @GCTFN for coming to 🇸🇪 to share your traditional knowledge.
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Ghùch Tlâ Community School will be part of the upcoming First Nation School Board referendum. Here's how you can make your voice heard.
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Join us at Haa Shagóon Hídi on Wednesday, Jan 25 for a community lunch and discussion about the upcoming First Nations School Board referendum. Our guest speaker is Melanie Bennett, Executive Director of the Yukon First Nations Education Directorate.
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Hey @GCTFN folk... I am seeking a C/TFN citizen who can speak to me this week about the cultural importance and history of the Carcross dune system for a piece in Atlas Obscura's new book, Wildlife? Are someone or know someone? Slide into my DMs!
#carcross #Yukon
#journorequests
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Congratulations to Her Excellency Mary Simon on her appointment as the 30th Governor General of Canada, the first Indigenous person to be named Governor General in this country. Her Excellency brings important insight and experience to the role and I wish her well.
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The Yukon government has issued a flood warning for the Southern Lakes region (Bennett/Tagish/Marsh Lakes). Lake levels rose 10+cm in the past 24 hours, and could reach 2007 levels by this weekend thanks to the warm temperatures causing a rapid melt of the record snowpack:
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Recently published study presents new information about a 6,000-year-old throwing dart found on an ice patch in the Traditional Territories of @GCTFN and @KwanlinDunFN. Learn more: yukon.ca/en/news/beaver-cast…
ALT Beaver castoreum found on ancient throwing dart sheds new light on traditional hunting technology
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The #Yukon is lifting restrictions as its vaccination rates continue to increase. Learn more: yukon.ca/en/news/public-heal…
ALT The #Yukon is lifting restrictions as its vaccination rates continue to increase. Learn more: https://yukon.ca/en/news/public-health-restrictions-be-lifted-may-25
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"Gunalchéesh to everyone who helped fill sandbags today..." Photos shared by the Carcross / Tagish First Nation April 28.
The First Nation has about 1000 sandbags now pre-made, preparing early for any potential flooding this season in #Yukon.
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Spoke to @GCTFN Kaa Shaa du Hen Lynda Dickson yesterday about the COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Carcross, which she said was well-received.
I asked if she had a message for communities still waiting for vaccines — I've been hearing about hesitancy, esp. from elders. Her answer:
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.@GCTFN is doing amazing things to help their community. This story of overcoming trauma and addiction and discovering a hidden talent is lovely. #cdnpoli
“It’s really good healing, it’s therapy. It’s healed me so much from all the trauma that I’ve had in my life.”
Thomas Fawcett says his community and his wood carvings give him strength to keep on the right track. | @saraconnorsaptn
aptnnews.ca/national-news/fi…
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Donnie was among 1st #indigenous #Carpenters to complete #Yukon's #carpenter #apprenticeship program. He spent the rest of his life mentoring apprentices, in life & in the trade.
He built @KwanlinDunFN Cultural Centre, @GCTFN Learning Centre, camps, homes, Whistlebend & schools. – at Kitimat-Stikine E, British Columbia
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It's taken me a couple of days to be able to write this but here goes:
On the morning of Dec. 2, Donald Gill, carpenter, father, brother, son, & friend, succumbed to cancer at his home in #Whitehorse, #Yukon.
Donnie is survived by 3 amazing daughters & beautiful extended fam. – at Kitimat-Stikine E, British Columbia
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Pictures from Friday's Red Dress Walk held by Carcross/Tagish First Nation. CTFN estimates about 50 people participated. Photo credit @GCTFN
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450-year-old Alaska tree being transformed into a dugout canoe in #Carcross. ckrw.com/news/local-news/can…
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Students from Wood Street School are making their way back towards #Whitehorse.
A program callled “ACES 10” brings students on a 450km, 8-day #bicycle tour.
The trip starts in Haines Junction, goes to Haines Alaska, takes a ferry to Skagway and then returns via Carcross.