2014 Programs and Services Manual

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2014
Programs and Services
Manual
PO Box 5310
Haines Junction, Yukon
Y0B 1L0
304 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2H2
www.cafn.ca
CAFN DIRECTORY
Haines Junction Reception - Phone: (867) 634-4200 Fax: (867) 634-2108
Whitehorse Reception - Phone: (867) 456-6888 Fax: (867) 667-6202
Da Kų Cultural Centre – Fax: (867) 634-2287
Community Wellness Department
Director
Tracy MacPherson
Haines Junction
634-4213
[email protected]
Dorothy Moose
Haines Junction
634-4221
Fax:634-3832
[email protected]
Kelli Backstrom
Haines Junction
634-4238
[email protected]
Case Manager
Kathleen Johnson
Haines Junction
634-4203
[email protected]
Case Manager
Marie Eshleman
Whitehorse
456-6875
Fax 393-2765
[email protected]
Laurel Mercer
Whitehorse
456-6890
[email protected]
Jacqueline
Chambers
Haines Junction
634-4012
[email protected]
Dorothy John
Haines Junction
634-4017
[email protected]
Darlene Blair
Haines Junction
634-4018
[email protected]
Marion Primozic
Whitehorse
456-6889
[email protected]
Stephanie
MacElheron
Haines Junction
634-4013
[email protected]
Shannon Maloney
Haines Junction
Youth Centre
634-2012
[email protected]
Administrative
Assistant
Child and
Family Liaison
Worker
Wellness
Support Worker
Community
Care
Coordinator
Community
Care Worker
Elders Program
Coordinator
Health
Promotion
Facilitator
Family Health
Promotion
Worker
Youth
Coordinator
Housing Support
Worker
Community
Wellness
Activity
Coordinator
Youth Center
Worker
Community
Outreach and
Support Worker
Mary Jane Smith
Haines Junction
634-4225
maryjanesmith@cafn.
ca
Jocelyn Kinney
Haines
Junction
634-4010
[email protected]
Will Jones
Haines Junction
634-2012
Mike Maloney
Haines Junction
634-5103
[email protected]
[email protected]
Education Department
Director
Education
Support Worker
– Haines Jct.
Post Secondary
Education
Administrative
Assistant
Education
Support Worker
Secondary
Schools
Education
Support Worker
Elementary
Schools
Post- Secondary
Manager
A/Employment
& Training
Officer
Daycare
Manager
Shandell McCarthy
Whitehorse
456-6887
[email protected]
Diane Benjamin
Haines
Junction
634-2231
[email protected]
Florence Kushniruk
Whitehorse
456-6893
Jennifer Chambers
Whitehorse
332-5850
Luke Campbell
Whitehorse
332-5857
Vera Owlchild
Whitehorse
456-6884
[email protected]
Florence Kushniruk
Whitehorse
456-6892
[email protected]
Jessica Dyck
Haines
Junction
634-2163
Fax 634-7039
[email protected]
634-4234
[email protected]
634-4240
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Executive Council Office
Chief
Executive
Director
Executive
Assistant to
Council
Administrative
Asst. to Council
Executive
Assistant to the
Chief
Citizens
Advocate
James Allen
Anne Tayler
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Doreen Williams
Haines
Junction
634-4242
Fax: 634-2760
[email protected]
Elly Jackson
Haines
Junction
634-4201
[email protected]
Vacant
Haines
Junction
634-4234
Barb Allen
Haines
Junction
634-4212
[email protected]
Policy Analyst
Skeeter Wright
Whitehorse
456-6894
[email protected]
A/Governance
Coordinator
Charlene Hume
Haines
Junction
634-4249
[email protected]
Finance Department
Director
A/Finance
Manager
Accounts
Payable Clerk
A/Finance
Officer
Pay & Benefits
Clerk
Accounts
Receivable
Clerk
Accounts
Payable Clerk
Finance
Patricia George
Liz Johnson
Vacant
Miranda Williams
Debbie Williams
Rita Burns
Marsha Sparvier
Fax Line
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
634-4209
[email protected]
634-4207
[email protected]
634-4227
634-4218
[email protected]
634-4224
[email protected]
634-4206
[email protected]
634-4205
[email protected]
634-3841
Governance Department
Director
Central
Registrar &
Enrollment
Clerk
Communications
Manager
Information
Technology
Information
Technology
Implementation
Manager
Negotiations
Analyst
Economic
Development
Manager
Denise Beattie
Whitehorse
456-6851
[email protected]
Lilly Smith
Haines
Junction
634-4204
[email protected]
634-4237
[email protected]
634-4246
[email protected]
634-4247
[email protected]
Amy McKinnon
Wes Kinney
Andrew Moore
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Angie Wabisca
Whitehorse
456-6881
[email protected]
Ian Robinson
Whitehorse
456-6878
[email protected]
Vanessa Innes
Whitehorse
456-6880
[email protected]
Receptionist
Sharol Smith
Haines
Junction
634-4200
[email protected]
Receptionist
Sheila John
Whitehorse
456-6888
[email protected]
Community
Justice
Coordinator
Miles Morton
Haines
Junction –
YTG Bldg.
634-7020
restorativejustice@caf
n.ca
Human Resources
Director
Human
Resource
Officer
Staff
Development
Officer
Stewart Breithaupt
Whitehorse
456-6882
[email protected]
Joan Graham
Haines
Junction
634-4244
Fax 634-7071
[email protected]
Ashley Boss
Whitehorse
456-6879
[email protected]
Lands and Resources Department
Director
Land
Management
Officer
Renewable
Resource
Officer
Harvest Monitor
Manager of
Environment
and Natural
Resources
Natural
Resource
Officer
Heritage
Planner
Renewable
Resource
Manager
Lands Planning
Officer
BC Parks Office
Lawrence Joe
Whitehorse
456-6877
[email protected]
Graham Boyd
Whitehorse
456-6886
[email protected]
Mike Jim
Whitehorse
456-6885
[email protected]
Harry Smith
Haines
Junction
634-4235
Roger Brown
Whitehorse
456-6883
[email protected]
Venesa Lutz
Whitehorse
456-6850
[email protected]
Paula Banks
Whitehorse
456-6876
[email protected]
Linaya Workman
Haines
Junction
634-4211
[email protected]
634-4231
[email protected]
634-4248
[email protected]
Analie LafreniereLemieux
Mike Jim
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Language, Culture and Heritage Department
Director
Diane Strand
Haines
Junction
Heritage
Resource
Officer
Sheila Joe
Whitehorse
Facility Manager
Sharmane Jones
Culture Centre
Programmer
Richard Smith
Collections
Manager
Susan Knight
Building
Engineer
Les Joe
Language
Manager
Barb Hume
Language
Coordinator
Millie Joe
Haines
Junction
Da Ku
Haines
Junction
Ku
Haines
Junction
Ku
Haines
Junction
Ku
Haines
Junction
Ku
Haines
Junction
Ku
634-3310
456-6891
[email protected]
[email protected]
634-3300
[email protected]
Da
634-3309
[email protected]
Da
634-3317
[email protected]
Da
634-3300
[email protected]
Da
634-3302
[email protected]
Da
634-3301
[email protected]
Property Services Department
Director
Homeownership
Coordinator
Housing
Programs
Manager
Capital Projects
Manager
Maintenance
Worker
Municipal
Foreman
Water Delivery
Operator
Mechanic/
Operator II
Terry RufiangeHolway
Lenette Graham
Cheryle Patterson
Mike Evans
Jim Workman
Frederick Jackson
Scott Hume
Marlon Allen
Labourer
Kevin Joe
Water
Treatment &
Delivery /
Maintenance
Jon Widney
Field Foreman
Tom Millspaugh
Property
Services
Fax Line
Municipal Shop
Fax Line
Home maintenance and repair requests
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Takhini
River Sub
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
Haines
Junction
634-4219
[email protected]
634-4217
[email protected]
634-4215
[email protected]
634-4241
[email protected]
634-5377
634-2021
634-2021
634-2021
634-2021
393-2404
Fax 393-2403
[email protected]
634-2144
[email protected]
634-2962
Fax 634-2031
[email protected]
[email protected]
Contents
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CAFN Directory
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Introduction and How to Use This Manual
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Community Wellness Department
 Alcohol and Drug Programs
 Bereavement Fund
 Child Welfare
 Community Care
 Community Justice
 Community Outreach and Support
 Community Wellness
 Crisis Intervention
 Diabetes Strategy
 Emergency Fund
 Employment Opportunities Program
 Family Health
 Health Promotion
 Housing Support Worker
 Income Assistance
 Medical Emergency Fund
• Support Services
 Youth Centre and Afterschool Programs
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Education Department
K-12 Programs and Services
 Special Circumstance Funding
 School Supplies Supplementary Funding
 Secondary Academic Achievement Award
 Tutoring Assistance
 Yukon Native Graduation Funding
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Post Secondary Education Employment and Training
 CAFN Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy
(ASETS)
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 CAFN Comprehensive Student Support Policy …23
Preschool Programs
 Shawkwunlee Daycare
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Elders Programs and Services
 Community Care
 Elders Fuel Subsidy Program
 Elders Housing Benefits
 Elders Pension Benefit
 Elders Program
 Elders Support Services
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Finance Department
 CAFN Donations
 Community Health and Well Being Grant
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Governance Department
 Administrative Appeals Tribunal
 Business Development
 Enrollment Registry
 Enrollment Registry & Citizen ID Cards
 Entrepreneurial Equity Matching Contribution
 Law Registry
 Newsletter & Citizen Information
 Newsletter/Webpage
 Passport Applications
 Tax Preparation
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Lands and Resources Department
Lands Programs and Services
 Emergency Measures
 Forestry
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 Land Applications for CAFN Land
 Land Use Within CAFN Traditional Territory
Renewable Resources Programs and Services
 Harvesting Permits
 Trap Assistance Policy
 Trapping
Language, Culture and Heritage Department
Heritage Programs and Services
 Cultural Programs and Services
 Da Ku Facility
 Genealogy/Family Tree
 Heritage Resource Library
 Potlatch Booklet
Language Programs
 Language Classes
 Language Nest
 Language Resources
Property Services Department
Property Services Programs and Services
 Community Hall Rental and Maintenance
 Community Infrastructure
 Furnace Repairs
 Home Insurance
 Housing Maintenance and Repairs
 Rent Collection
 Rental Housing
Municipal Programs and Services
 Road Maintenance
 Snow Removal
 Water and Sewer
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INTRODUCTION
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations is pleased to offer this manual as a
guide to its citizens outlining the different programs and services
available to them. This manual is for information purposes only and
provides an overview of the programs and services offered. Programs and
policies are subject to change.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
There are 9 departments within Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.
An Elders Programs and Service section has been added. Under each
department you will find:
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The name of the program or service offered
A brief description of the program or service offered
Who is eligible to apply
How to apply
Who to contact within the department
Please refer to the CAFN Directory at the beginning of this manual for
contact information (telephone, fax and e-mail) for all department staff.
Updated Directories are available upon request from the receptionists at
both CAFN offices.
Please contact the receptionist at either CAFN office to help direct
you to the staff person who can best assist you.
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
The Community Wellness Department provides
services to CAFN members in the areas such as
Income Assistance, individual case management,
counselling, alcohol and drug programs, elders fuel
subsidy, community care, elders activities, youth
programs, housing support, outreach support,
family health and health promotion. Information
and referrals regarding a wide range of community
wellness issues are also available.
Director:
Tracy MacPherson
ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAMS
Brief Description:
Education, support, prevention and counseling in
areas such as:
 Use, abuse and dependency
 Motivation to change
 Screening and assessments
 Pre-treatment and aftercare
 Referrals to treatment centers
 Referrals to detox
Department Contact: Case Managers – in Haines Junction or Whitehorse
Eligibility Criteria:
CAFN citizens primarily in the Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact Community Wellness Department
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BEREAVEMENT FUND
Brief Description:
Provides funds of up to $1,000 for expenses
associated with the funeral costs of a deceased
CAFN beneficiary.
Department Contact: Director of Community Wellness Department
Eldest and/or most responsible family member of
a deceased CAFN beneficiary, as nominated by the
family at a family meeting. CAFN Beneficiary.
CHILD WELFARE
Brief Description:
Support for families experiencing child
apprehensions or child protection issues. Provide
court support, family mediation, support,
advocacy, referrals and prevention as needed.
Department Contact: Child and Family Liaison Worker
CAFN citizens primarily in the Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact Community Wellness staff for referral.
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COMMUNITY CARE
Brief Description:
Home support services such as cleaning, laundry,
meal delivery and cooking, and other assistance
based on individual client care plans.
Department Contact: Community Care Coordinator
CAFN citizens with health related matters
requiring assistance at home in Yukon
Application Procedure: Self-referral or referral from doctor or family
COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Brief Description:
The Community Justice program provides
alternatives to mainstream justice processes,
although assistance is not limited to people who
have been charged with a criminal offence.
Services include diversion, mediation, community
conferencing, traditional talking Circles and Circle
sentencing, and assistance with the fine option
program. Provision of information and supports for
people who are in contact with the justice system
or Courts.
Department Contact: Community Justice Coordinator
All CAFN citizens and all members of the Haines
Junction community
Application Procedure: Self-referral, referrals from RCMP, Crown
Attorney or Defence Counsel
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT
Brief Description:
Provides support to optimize the home
environment for the physical, mental, spiritual
and emotional well-being of individuals, families
and Elders in possible high-risk situations. This
position works outside of regular office
hours generally between the hours of 7pm and
2am five evenings a week.
CAFN citizens in Yukon
Department Contact:
Community Wellness for further information
COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Brief Description:
Education, support, prevention, referrals and
counselling in areas such as:
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Family violence
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Residential school
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Anger management
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Sexual abuse
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Mental health
Department Contact: Case Managers - in Whitehorse or Haines Junction
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
Brief Description:
Education, support, prevention, referrals and
counselling in areas such as:
 Family violence
 Suicide Prevention
 Child protection
 Trauma
 Stress/anxiety
Department Contact: Community Wellness Department, Case Managers
or Community Outreach and Support Worker
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DIABETES STRATEGY
Brief Description: Diabetes information workshops and awareness a
activities are offered. This program is also for those
that are at risk for getting diabetes such as being
overweight, inactive or have family members or
spouses that have Diabetes. Information about
reading food labels is also provided. Traditional
medicines that have been found to assist with diabetes
management are also discussed. Recently, the Health
Promotion Facilitator has been working with nurses
on CANRISK to determine how many clients between
the ages of 20-39 years of age may have diabetes.
This testing has been done on both Haines Junction
and Whitehorse with registered nurses conducting the
tests and communicating test results to all
participants.
Department Contact: Health Promotion Facilitator
Eligibility Criteria: Any CAFN member with Diabetes or at risk for
Diabetes in Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact the Community Wellness Department
ELDERS FUEL SUBSIDY PROGRAM
See Elders Programs and Services
ELDERS PROGRAM
See Elders Programs and Services
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EMERGENCY FUND
Brief Description:
Provides funding to assist in emergency situations
such as a medical incident or an act of God to a
maximum of $1000 per family. Emergencies may
include: sudden loss of home, fire, earthquake,
death in the immediate family etc.
Department Contact: Director of Community Wellness Department
CAFN Beneficiaries living in Canada
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
Brief Description:
To provide work experience to citizens eligible for
income assistance and having difficulty
finding/retaining employment. CAFN creates
various work projects that benefit the community
and support CAFN government departments.
Department Contact: Case Managers, Whitehorse and Haines Junction
Application Procedure: Contact Community Wellness Staff
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FAMILY HEALTH
Brief Description:
To provide support to parents and children (0-5
years of age) in all CAFN communities, with an
emphasis on nutrition, healthy parenting, and the
importance of breastfeeding.
Department Contact: Family Health Promotion Worker
Any CAFN families in the Yukon
HEALTH PROMOTION
Brief Description:
Providing prevention, awareness, educational and
promotional activities, programs, workshops and
seminars on current health issues (such as FASD,
HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and smoking awareness and
prevention) by promoting healthy living and a
traditional lifestyle.
Department Contact: Health Promotion Facilitator
All CAFN Citizens in Yukon
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HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER
Brief Description:
This program assists CAFN members involved with
property services by:
o Liaising with tenants to clarify
responsibilities
o Providing advice on right under the Yukon
Landlord and Tenants Act
o Clarifying the CAFN Rental Housing policy
o Providing information to tenants for home
maintenance and energy conservation to
reduce long term costs
o Assisting CAFN members with other issues
related to property services
Department Contact: Housing Support Worker, Case Managers, other
Wellness Staff and Property Services Staff
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INCOME ASSISTANCE
Brief Description:
This program assists CAFN members in need of
Income Assistance to cover rent, utilities (except
telephone) fuel, and basic needs (food, clothing,
incidentals and laundry.)
Department Contact: Case Managers, Whitehorse and Haines Junction
CAFN citizens between the ages of 19 and 64
residing within CAFN traditional territory who are
without sufficient resources or temporarily
unemployed to cover household expenses.
Application Procedure: Contact Whitehorse and Haines Junction Case
Managers. Applicants must declare all household
income, provide utility bill information and fill out
forms required for client file. ID may be required
for non-citizens (spouses of citizens).
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FUND
Brief Description:
Provides funding to assist with travel expenses
associated with medical emergencies where these
expenses are not otherwise covered. Maximum
$1,000 for travel within Yukon. Maximum $2,000
for travel outside Yukon.
Department Contact: Community Wellness Department
CAFN beneficiaries and immediate family living in
Canada
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Brief Description:
Education, support, referrals and counselling in
areas such as:
 Legal
 Parenting
 Grief and loss
 Employment
 Social skills
 Decision making
Department Contact: Community Wellness Department, Case Managers,
or Wellness Support Worker
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YOUTH CENTRE AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Brief Description:
To provide cultural, social and recreational
opportunities for children/youth in a safe,
nurturing environment. To assist the youth in their
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth
by offering a wide range of services and programs.
The Youth Center gives chidren/youth access to:
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Southern Tutchone Language classes
Traditional games/teachings
Internet
-Beading/sewing/crafts
Computers
-Cooking /baking
Pool
-Fooseball
Gaming
-graphic arts
Movie nights
On-the-landopportunities
(camping,fishing,hunting,hikes).
Homework Help (individual or group)
Provide & promote recreational /Aboriginal
sports
Provide referrals for youth
Provide information, workshops/conferences
pertaining to youth issues.
Afterschool Pragramming
Ages 6 to11. 3:00 – 5:00 Tuesday to Friday
Youth Drop-in hours 7-10 Tuesday to Thursday
Late Night Teen Nights 7-11 Friday & Saturday.
Department Contact: Youth Programs Coordinator
Youth/children CAFN citizens in Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact youth programs staff
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
The Education Department provides programs and
services to CAFN citizens requiring assistance with:
K-12 school support, programs and services; Post
Secondary program advising and support services;
Employment and Training advising and support
services; Daycare programs and services; and
Southern Tutchone language program services.
Director:
Shandell McCarthy
K-12 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES_________________________
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE FUNDING
Brief Description:
To assist parents/guardians with monthly living
expenses for their dependent children who must
live away from their home communities because of
school. A monthly allowance of $35 is provided to
each student in the room and board program;
deductions are made for inexcusable absences and
lateness.
Other special education-related
circumstances may also be approved for funding.
Department Contact: Education Support Workers in Whitehorse and
Haines Junction
CAFN students attending a recognized primary or
secondary educational institution.
Application Procedure: An application form and letter of support must be
filled out prior to the start of each school year or
school month. Funding begins from the time the
application is received.
These forms can be
obtained from Haines Jct. and Whitehorse offices
and the completed forms are to be submitted to
the attention of CAFN Education Support Workers.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING
Brief Description:
To provide supplementary funding for the purchase
of school supplies for CAFN Grades K-12
members/beneficiaries. Funding is $50 per
student per year for K-7, and $65 per student per
year for grades 8-12 (or 13)
Haines Junction
Funding is for CAFN students attending a
recognized primary or secondary educational
institution in Canada approved by their respective
Department of Education or Provincial Ministry of
Education.
Application Procedure: An application form must be filled out prior to the
start of each school year. These forms can be
obtained from Haines Junction and Whitehorse
offices and the completed forms are to be
submitted to either office to the attention of the
Education Department office in Whitehorse.
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SECONDARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Brief Description:
This fund is for all Grade 8 to Grade 12 & 13
students residing in Canada who achieves a
minimum of 75% overall average. The award
ranges from $100 to $350.
Haines Junction
CAFN Land Claims Beneficiary students living in
Canada attending Secondary Schools full time in
the previous year.
Application Process:
Contact the Post Secondary, Employment &
Training Manager or PS Administrator for CAFN
Student Assistance application forms.
TUTORING ASSISTANCE
Brief Description:
To provide tutoring assistance for CAFN K-12
students. The tutoring must be appropriate to the
student’s grade level, curriculum, school and
community. Funding is available up to $20 per
hour for qualified tutors to a maximum of $80 per
month. In exceptional circumstances, it may be
increased up to $300 per month.
Students must be attending a recognized primary
or secondary educational institution and must be a
Yukon resident with a permanent address in the
Yukon Territory, but may be residing outside the
territory short term – i.e. for post secondary
education or work reasons.
Complete an application form and submit to the
Education Support Worker in Whitehorse or Haines
Junction.
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YUKON NATIVE GRADUATION FUNDING
Brief Description:
To provide assistance for CAFN students who are
graduating from a secondary school. CAFN will
contribute $150 for clothing to attend the CYFN
Native Graduation ceremony in Whitehorse.
Student must fulfill the requirements to graduate
and must be attending the CYFN Native Graduation
Ceremony.
Contact the Education Support Workers in
Whitehorse or Haines Junction in April of each
year. Education Support Workers will verify
eligibility.
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POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
CAFN ABORIGINAL SKILL & EMPLOYMENT TRAINING STRATEGY
Brief Description:
The Aboriginal Skills Employment & Training
Strategy (ASETS) helps CAFN citizens (status or
non-status) living in the Yukon gain experience
and opportunities for meaningful employment in
the Labor Market. Some examples are:
 Trades Training
 Youth
 Training for short term employment
 Training for long term employment
 Summer employment
 Child Care
Department Contact: Post Secondary, Employment and Training Manager
CAFN members ages 15 to 64 years old living in the
Yukon
NOTE: The Post Secondary, Employment &
Training Manager refers CAFN members living
outside the Yukon to their local ASETS office.
Application Procedure: Contact the Post Secondary, Employment and
Training Manager
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS LABOR MARKET DRIVEN
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CAFN COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SUPPORT POLICY
Brief Description:
CAFN provides assistance to citizens of the
Champagne and Aishihik First Nation to help them
achieve their short and longer term educational
goals. Students can be supported to engage in a
wide variety of educational programs from short
courses, college programs, trades training,
university etc.
All students who are accepted into an approved
program may apply for the following supports:
 Education Planning/Application Fees
 Tuition
 Books & supplies allowance
 Tutoring
 Travel expenses
 Emergency funding
The following additional types of supports are
available to students who are enrolled in an
approved full-time program for a period greater
than four weeks:
 Living allowance or top-up funding
 Academic Achievement Awards
Note: Funding priorities and limitations to the various types of funding do
exist therefore are not guaranteed.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Check CAFN website. Dates will be
advertised at www.cafn.ca, in the CAFN newsletter and in local papers
annually.
Department Contact: Post Secondary Employment & Training Manager
CAFN citizens who are Canadian residents.
Students may be supported to engage in a wide
variety of educational programs from short
courses, college programs, trades training,
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university etc. but some limitations do exist.
Application Procedure: Contact the Post Secondary and Employment &
Training Manager
THIS POLICY IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW. INFORMATION SESSIONS
WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER THIS NEW POLICY COMES INTO EFFECT.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
SHAWKWUNLEE DAYCARE
Brief Description:
Located in Haines Junction, the daycare is
available year-round and is open to all community
children between the ages of 18 months and 5
years.
The Daycare is licensed and provides
language, cultural, and educational programming
on a regular basis. A Parent Advisory Committee
provides advice to the Education Department and
Daycare Manager regarding the operation of the
Daycare.
Department Contact: Jessica Dyck - Daycare Manager
Community children between the ages of 18
months and 5 years
Application Procedure: Contact the Daycare Manager
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ELDERS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Introduction:
This is a new section that has been added for
Elders to see what is available specifically for
them.
Director:
Tracy MacPherson – Community Wellness Director
Patricia George – Finance Director
Terry Rufiange-Holway – Property Services Director
COMMUNITY CARE
Brief Description:
Home support services such as cleaning, laundry,
cooking, meal delivery (Haines Junction) and other
assistance based on individual client care plans.
CAFN citizens in the Yukon with health related
matters or are in need of extra support at home.
Application Procedure: Self-referral or referral from doctor or family
ELDERS FUEL SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Brief Description:
This fund supports the CAFN Elders with their
home heating expenses. A maximum of $2000.00
per fiscal year, per elder household is available.
CAFN citizens who are 60 years or older and
residing in Yukon
Application Procedure: Eligible Elders must apply to confirm.
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ELDERS HOUSING BENEFITS
Brief Description:
CAFN Elders receive a reduced rental rate for
CMHC and rental units. Rent Rate of $150.00 per
month for CMHC & Rental units.
Service Charges of $75.00 month for subsidy units.
Insurance paid annually (approx. $11,000.00 for
CMHC elders homes per year), Property taxes paid
in full for homes.
** All subsidy homes are “self-insured”, but there
is no associated annual cost at present.
CAFN citizens who are 60 years or older and
residing on CAFN Settlement Lands
Department Contact: Housing Program Manager
Application Procedure: Contact the Housing Programs Manager
ELDERS PENSION BENEFIT
Elders Land Claim Benefit payment $250.00 per elder per month
Brief Description: Elders residing in Canada and United States are eligible
for benefits in the Yukon Land Claim
Department Contact: Law Registry Clerk & Support Services Worker
Eligibility Criteria: CAFN citizens who are 60 years or older and residing
in Canada and United States. To be deemed eligible
an Elder must also: Benefit from only one Land Claims
Agreement in Canada, United States or other
countries.
Application Procedure: Acceptable means of verification are: Birth
certificate, Baptismal certificate, Delayed birth
certificate (obtained with 3 statuary
declaration).
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ELDERS PROGRAM
Brief Description:
Provide cultural, social and recreational activities
and/or travel to such activities and medical
appointments for Elders who do not have access to
transportation. Community Care Coordinator
works with the Health Centre to schedule medical
travel, or assist in scheduling non-medical
appointments such as the eye doctor or dentist.
Department Contact: Elders Program Coordinator /Community Care
Coordinator
All CAFN Elders in the Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact the Elders Program Coordinator for
assistance. For medical travel contact the
Community Care Coordinator.
ELDERS SUPPORT SERVICES
Brief Description: To assist CAFN citizens who are 60 years or older.
Department Contact: Law Registry Clerk & Support Services Worker
CAFN citizens who are 60 years or older
Application Procedure:
 Income tax preparation, assisting with personal correspondence
 Assisting elders with passport applications
 Providing administrative support for elder’s meetings
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
The Finance Department provides financial and
support services to the other departments of
CAFN.
Director:
Patricia George
CAFN DONATIONS
Brief Description:
Department Contact:
CAFN provides financial assistance to local events
for the following situations, activities and events.
Annual Budget: $2,425.00
Director of Finance
Application Procedure: Submit requests for donations to Finance &
Administration Department anytime.
Donation is available for Halloween Bonfire, Skate
with Santa, Remembrance Day. Get well flowers to
CAFN members.
RECREATION:
Teams: Registration fees for teams entered in Baseball
tournament, children’s bike relays and community
events.
NO DONATION WILL BE MADE TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS!
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COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELL BEING GRANT
SCOPE
The Community Health and Well Being Grant is available
to CAFN Beneficiaries living in Canada.
PURPOSE
This policy establishes guidelines and procedures that
will used to determine the eligibility of applicants for
the Community Health & Well Being Grant and the
eligibility of purchases and activities under the defined
categories.
The Community Health and Well Being Grant is
established with the following principles:
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To encourage people to be healthy through
recreation and culture
To encourage people to get out on the land
To provide funding for cultural activities
To support youth participation in events and
recreation
To develop positive and meaningful relationships
between elders and youth
POLICY
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations shall allocate a
maximum of $150,000.00 yearly for the Community
Health and Well Being Grant for use by CAFN individual
beneficiaries.
Individuals
Eligible individual beneficiaries of the CHWB $500.00
yearly grant are those of all ages.
Communities
Each community is provided additional Christmas dinner
funding yearly between $1000.00 – $3000.00.
Community events must be advertised in advance of the
event in a community and must be open to all
community residents. Names of attendees must be
included in the final report plus receipts of
expenditures.
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Definitions
Individual: CAFN beneficiaries residing in Canada including infants,
children, youth, adults and Elders.
Categories and Scope of Eligible Activities
Recreational/Athletic:
Focused on providing physical, sport, instructional, and equipment
purchases related to recreational activities, music, sports and athletics.
Examples: hockey registration fees, music lessons, purchase of new sports
equipment and tournament travel expenses (except food/meals).
First Nations Heritage and Culture:
Focused on providing supplies and materials, training, learning and travel
opportunities related to First Nations heritage and culture. Examples:
moosehide purchase for sewing project, travel to hand games
tournaments, dance regalia, memorial/ceremonial Potlatch, First Nations
conference registration and travel and language training.
Outdoor Traditional Pursuits and Purchases
Focused on encouraging beneficiaries to participate in land-based
activities and equipment and supplies purchased related to traditional
activities. Examples: harvesting supplies including fuel expenses, fishing
supplies including nets, tubs and jiggers, camp supplies such as stoves
and wall tents and traditional dwelling materials such as lumber.
Gatherings:
Focused on supporting Beneficiaries in efforts to gather as a community
and family, either on special occasions, harvesting camps, trips to
traditional locations, etc.
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Non-Eligible Expenses For All Categories:
 Labour
 Childcare
 Guns/rifles
 Potlatch Gifts
 Emergency Travel (ie: illness, funeral)
 Funeral-related expenses
 Electronic games of any form
 No Clothing: Gloves, boots, shoes
 Groceries are only covered for Outdoor Traditional Pursuits and
Purchases and Community Gatherings
 No Small Equipment ie. chainsaws, generators, boat trailers
 Children’s toys (e.g. scooter)
The purpose of the CHWB grant must be stated and all expenses being
claimed must be listed on the application form.
Application and Funding Process
Option 1.
1. CAFN beneficiaries review the Guidelines for Beneficiaries
document (Appendix A) available on the CAFN website and at both
administrative offices.
2. Beneficiaries complete the application form and sign the waiver two
weeks prior to the commencement of the activity or purchase of
materials.
3. Grant intake staff reviews the application to ensure criteria are met
and make a funding request to the Finance Department.
4. The cheque for 75% of the cost is issued and a funding report form
is issued and additional instructions for reporting as needed
(example: photo of the completed traditional dwelling).
5. The applicant submits a completed funding report form and submits
all original receipts to the Grant intake staff who issues the final
25% of the grant.
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Option 2.
1. CAFN beneficiaries review the Guidelines for Beneficiaries
document (Appendix A) available on the CAFN website and at both
administrative offices.
2. Beneficiaries complete the application form and waiver, pay 100%
of expenses in advance and then submit the original receipts for the
activity/purchase and submit a completed funding report form.
There is no guarantee of funds being available at the time of
application. Since no prior approval is given, there is no
guarantee that the purchases meet the criteria established by
the CHWB.
3. Beneficiaries allow two weeks for the processing of the application
and receipts to be complete. Applicants receive 100%
reimbursement of approved activity/purchase costs.
Funding Limitations, Budget and Restrictions:
The Community Health and Well Being Grant is funded yearly from
April 1st to March 31st of the fiscal calendar. Expenses will only be
considered for the fiscal year they are expended.
Applications are reviewed as they are received and payments are
issued within two weeks.
As the funds are limited to $150,000.00 per year, applications are
reviewed individually on a first come, first served basis.
Further applications are rejected for 5 years if original receipts are
outstanding and final funding reports are outstanding to the CHWB
or if the funds were spent in a way that is inconsistent with the
application and with the guidelines.
The approved application form and the final report must be for the
same project or purchase and in the name of the same individual.
If original receipts are lost, the Director of Finance may provide
options for repayment of the grant to the applicant to allow
uninterrupted access to the CHWB grant.
Decisions:
The final decision for approval of Community Health and Well Being
applications is by the Director of Finance.
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Related Policy 7-900 Spending Policy
Related Policy 7-980 Emergency Fund
Related Policy 7-990 Bereavement Fund
This policy repeals and replaces all other policies and statements
made in relation to the Community Health and Well Being Grant, the
Traditional Dwellings Fund and the Traditional Pursuits Fund.
Application Procedure: Complete CHWB application and associated forms
and submit to Executive Assistant to Council.
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GOVERNANCE DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
The Governance Department provides support and
governance services to the Government of CAFN,
CAFN Departments and CAFN citizens.
We
maintain citizenship and law registries and
communication services.
Government support
includes
reception,
central
supplies
and
information technology. As well we oversee the
implementation
of
the
self-government
agreement, inter-governmental relations, and
negotiations.
The department also includes
Economic Development, Business Development,
and Administration of Justice.
Director:
Denise Beattie
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS TRIBUNAL (Under Review)
Brief Description:
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) can
investigate, hear and decide citizen complaints
regarding decisions, processes or procedures used
by CAFN employees or committees. The AAT
decides if the employee or committee followed
CAFN laws, policies or procedures when arriving at
the decision.
Department Contact: Executive Assistant to Chief and Council
CAFN Citizens worldwide
Application Procedure: Complete a complaint form and submit it to the
Executive Assistant to Chief and Council
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Brief Description:
Providing business support services to CAFN
entrepreneurs (citizens) who are interested in
starting or expanding a business. Also assisting
with projects based in CAFN communities that will
build entrepreneurial opportunity and capacity.
Department Contact: Business Development Officer
CAFN citizens primarily in the Yukon.
Application Procedure: Contact the Business Development Officer for
information or to make an appointment.
ENROLLMENT REGISTRY
Brief Description:
Register CAFN citizens and beneficiaries.
Department Contact: Central Registrar and Enrollment Clerk
CAFN heritage or affiliation. A CAFN eligibility
criteria is being developed.
Application Procedure: Contact Central Registrar and Enrollment Clerk
ENROLLMENT REGISTRY & CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Brief Description:
Register CAFN citizens and beneficiaries.
CAFN heritage or affiliation. A CAFN eligibility
criteria is being developed.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL EQUITY MATCHING CONTRIBUTION
Brief Description:
Equity Matching Contributions may be available to
CAFN Beneficiaries for the purpose of opening or
acquiring a business.
Department Contact: Business Development Officer
 Applicants must be Yukon-Resident, CAFN
beneficiaries;
 Any funds received under this program must be
used toward business projects or business
initiatives;
 Applicants must complete and submit application
packages associated with Tier proving due
diligence in feasibility and profitability;
 Applicant must provide proof of their financial
contribution to their business or project;
 Applicant must be of legal age of 18 years old;
 Applicants who have debts not in good standing
with CAFN cannot apply;
 Applicants must operate their business or project
within the Yukon Territory;
 An applicant that has misused Entrepreneurial
Equity Matching Funds in the past may or may not
be eligible;
Application Procedure:
Application and Evaluation Process is as follows:
1. The application package associated with Tier must be
completed in full along with recommendation from
the Business Development Officer to Management
Committee.
2. Application will outline a detailed summary of
business and/or project cost estimate, financial
forecast, expected outcomes and proposed
performance measures.
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3. An application may be returned to the applicant
should further information be required by either the
Business Development Officer or Management
Committee.
4. On approval by Management Committee, the Business
Development Officer will process a cheque requisition
for the approved amount.
5. The Business Development Officer will ensure any
other follow-up required to support the applicant is
completed.
Related Policy:
7-900 Spending Policy
LAW REGISTRY
Brief Description:
Maintain a registry of all laws applying to CAFN
settlement lands. Copies are available to all
citizens.
CAFN citizens
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NEWSLETTER & CITIZEN INFORMATION
Brief Description:
Providing updates and information to citizens on
current activities at CAFN via the quarterly
newsletter, the CAFN web site (www.cafn.ca),
CAFN government Facebook page, and Citizen email distribution list. Citizens are encouraged to
submit stories, announcements and news of their
communities to share.
Department Contact: Communications Manager
All citizens can view the webpage and online
newsletter at www.cafn.ca. The newsletter is also
mailed to CAFN citizens residing in Canada. News
of upcoming events, workshops, meetings, etc is
regularly posted to www.cafn.ca and Champagne
and Aishihik First Nations on Facebook.
Application Procedure: Ensure CAFN has your proper address and notify
the Communication Manager if you do not
receive the newsletter and would like to. Please
send your current address and contact
information to [email protected]. Please contact
[email protected] to subscribe to receive the
electronic
newsletter
and
other
CAFN
information by e-mail. Like Champagne and
Aishihik First Nations on Facebook to receive
CAFN events, meetings, announcements and
other information.
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PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
Brief Description:
Assisting Elders and Citizens preparing and
submitting their Canadian passport applications.
CAFN Elders and other citizens
Application Procedure: Contact the Central Registrar and Enrollment
Clerk at CAFN Haines Junction Administration
Building
TAX PREPARATION
Brief Description:
Assisting Elders and Citizens preparing and filing
their Income Tax Returns.
CAFN Elders and other citizens.
Application Procedure: Contact the Central Registrar and Enrollment
Clerk at CAFN Haines Junction Administration
Building
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LANDS & RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
LANDS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Introduction:
The Department of Lands and Resources is
responsible for carrying out land, water, forestry,
parks,
fish,
wildlife
planning,
programs,
management and participate in environmental
assessments.
Director:
Lawrence Joe
EMERGENCY MEASURES
Brief Description:
Provide Emergency Measures information and
training to citizens/CAFN communities.
Department Contact: Land Planning Officer
CAFN citizens, community members in CAFN
community
Application Procedure: Contact Lands Manager/Officer
FORESTRY
Brief Description:
Can issue permits for CAFN citizens to carry out
commercial harvesting on settlement land.
Department Contact: Lands Manager
Application Procedure: Contact Lands Manager
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LAND APPLICATIONS FOR CAFN LAND
Brief Description:
Assist with land applications and YESAA
applications within CAFN Settlement Lands or
recreational and residential subdivisions.
CAFN Land Claims beneficiary living in Yukon and if
Status Indian, Status must be with CAFN
A CAFN citizen who is a Yukon resident and who
meets the other eligibility requirements may
qualify for residential, cabin, and traditional use
allocations. A citizen who meets the eligibility
requirements but is not a Yukon resident may
apply for a cabin and a traditional use allocation
only.
LAND USE WITHIN CAFN TRADITIONAL TERRITORY
Brief Description:
Assist with land use issues and concerns, land use
permits, and YESAA applications occurring on
Crown owned land within the CAFN traditional
Territory.
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RENEWABLE RESOURCES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
HARVESTING PERMITS
Brief Description:
Issue gaffing permits to citizens. Issue access
licence and consent forms for non-citizens.
Department Contact: Renewable Resources Manager/Officer
CAFN citizens and citizens of other First Nations
and the general public in Yukon.
Application Procedure: Must apply in person at CAFN offices in either
Haines Junction or Whitehorse. Contact
Renewable Resources Manager/Officer.
TRAP ASSISTANCE POLICY
Brief Description:
This policy provides assistance to acquire traps to
all CAFN citizens who are Registered Trapping
Concession (RTC) holders within our Traditional
Territory or assistant trappers on CAFN Category
One traplines.
 CAFN citizens holding Registered trapping Concession and CAFN
assistant trappers on Category One traplines are provided with a
one-time opportunity to purchase traps at a rate subsidized by 50%.
Contact:
Renewable Resources Officer
CAFN citizens/trappers in Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact Renewable Resources Officer
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TRAPPING
Brief Description:
Maintain records of all CAFN traplines. Hosting
trappers' workshops and other trapping meetings.
Contact:
Renewable Resources Manager/Officer
CAFN citizens/trappers in Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact Renewable Resources Manager/Officer
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LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND HERITAGE DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
The department is responsible for language,
culture and heritage of the First Nations and the
people.
Providing services for language
revitalization and classes; cultural programming
for citizens and interpretation in the summer for
visitors; heritage matters that pertain to land and
resources.
Director:
Diane Strand
HERITAGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Brief Description:
To provide and implement cultural activities
around our traditional knowledge for CAFN
members and offer traditional arts and crafts
workshops for interested citizens and others. A
number of cultural activities offered to CAFN
members include fur hat making; doll making;
drum making; traditional singing, dancing; regalia
making; canvas top mukluk making; moosehide
tanning; fish/meat harvesting; Traditional Ku
building, etc.
Department Contact: Program Coordinator
CAFN citizens
Application Procedure: Contact the Program Coordinator
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DA KŲ CULTURAL CENTRE FACILITY
Brief Description: To provide rental facility space for all public and retail
space or purchases for a store. Rentals include
hall, kitchen, classroom and workshop space.
Retail includes rental of space for a citizen to
operate a store and/or provide consignment and
purchase of traditional materials to sell in the
store.
Department Contact: Facility Manager
Eligibility Criteria: CAFN citizens living worldwide
Application Procedure: Contact Facility Manager
GENEALOGY/FAMILY TREE
Brief Description:
To provide family tree information to CAFN
members for educational, cultural or personal
interest. This includes information on ancestors,
descendants and relationships to other members.
Department Contact: Heritage Resource Officer
CAFN citizens living worldwide
Application Procedure: Contact Heritage program staff
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HERITAGE RESOURCE LIBRARY
Brief Description:
There is a small library of books on heritage which
are available for members to borrow.
Department Contact: Heritage Resource Officer or Program Coordinator
CAFN citizens living in Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact Heritage program staff
POTLATCH BOOKLET
Brief Description:
A booklet on potlatch practices is available free to
all members.
Department Contact: Heritage Resource Officer
CAFN citizens living worldwide
Application Procedure: Contact LCH program staff
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LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
LANGUAGE CLASSES
Brief Description:
Southern Tutchone classes being offered at the
Haines Junction and Whitehorse offices twice a
week. Students learn the language from fluent
speakers in a class-room setting and through
cultural activities.
Tlingit lessons will be
accommodated by application/inquiry.
Department Contact: Language Coordinator
CAFN members and families in the Yukon
Application Procedure: Contact the Language Coordinator
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LANGUAGE NEST
Brief Description:
The language nest is a program that targets preschool age children. A Southern Tutchone
language teacher attends the Daycare in Haines
Junction every morning. The preschooler/
kindergarten student witnesses the teachings and
modelling of the Southern Tutchone language
being spoken fluently. Language lessons are
offered to the youth at the Youth Centre in Haines
Junction. A young speaker provides language
lessons on a regular basis. This initiative is being
partnered with the Youth Centre staff. The goal of
this program is to introduce children to the
language in a natural setting and to encourage the
inter-generational transmission of the Southern
Tutchone language.
Department Contact:
Language Coordinator
CAFN pre-school/kindergarten children and Youth
in Haines Junction.
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LANGUAGE RESOURCES
Brief Description:
Several resources have been developed to date:
Dunena/Junena Yen (Children’s Nursery Rhymes);
Shar Tayke (The Three Bears); Aghajana ‘Ur
Dat’ala Taada (Little Red Riding Hood); Dakwanje
Naats’u’al (Southern Tutchone language CD).
Also now available: Dankeyi Kwandur (Stories from
our Country Project) booklet and CD; and Southern
Tutchone language kits for the home. Producing
language resources is an on-going initiative.
Department Contact: Language Coordinator
CAFN citizens in Yukon, Canada and worldwide
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PROPERTY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
The Property Services Department (PS) manages
and provides services to CAFN rental, subsidy and
CMHC housing units on CAFN Settlement Land.
The Department also maintains community
infrastructure, community buildings and roads.
In addition, the Department carries out new
construction and renovation projects.
Director:
Terry Rufiange-Holway
PROPERTY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES
COMMUNITY HALL RENTAL & MAINTENANCE
Brief Description:
The Property Services Department books hall
rentals, issues keys and invoices hall renters.
The Department is also responsible for the
maintenance of these buildings.
Department Contact:
Property Management Branch
Any community member may request to rent one
of the CAFN community halls.
Application Procedure: Contact the Property Management Branch for hall
availability. A rental agreement must be
completed prior to the event. Rental fees will be
charged by invoice and must be paid at the CAFN
Whitehorse or Haines Junction office.
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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Brief Description:
The Capital Works Branch oversees and
constructs new community infrastructure and
makes additions or repairs to existing
infrastructure.
Department Contact:
Director of Property Services
All members may submit ideas or requests for
community infrastructure to the Property
Services Department staff.
Application Procedure: Contact the Property Services Department.
FURNACE REPAIRS
Brief Description:
The Property Management Branch responds to work
orders for furnace and woodstove repairs, and will
contact furnace technicians when necessary. The
Property Management Branch also provides annual
oil furnace servicing.
Department Contact:
All tenants of CAFN housing who pay rent or
service charges.
Application Procedure: Tenants who experience oil or propane furnace
problems should report them to the Property
Management Branch. Tenants may be invoiced for
repairs or maintenance.
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HOME INSURANCE
Brief Description:
The Property Services Department maintains
property insurance for all CMHC units and selfinsurance for subsidy units.
Department Contact:
Housing Programs Branch
All tenants of CAFN housing
Application Procedure: All damages must me reposted to Housing
Programs branch to assist with the insurance
claim process.
HOUSING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Brief Description:
Household items requiring repair are to be
reported to Property Management Branch, which
are then recorded as work orders. These work
orders are completed by maintenance staff,
signed off by a Supervisor and recorded in the
maintenance records.
Department Contact:
All CAFN tenants in CMHC and rental units
Application Procedure: Contact the Property Management Branch
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RENT COLLECTION
Brief Description:
The Property Services Department collects and
maintains rental records, service charges and
arrears.
Department Contact:
Housing Programs Manager
All tenants of CAFN housing.
Application Procedure: Drop off payment in person at the Whitehorse or
Haines Junction office or mail to: CAFN Property
Services, Box 5310, Haines Junction YT Y0B
1L0. Payments can also be made through your
bank’s debit card.
RENTAL HOUSING
Brief Description:
Any member may apply to lease a rental-housing
unit. Applications are screened by the Housing
Committee; they then recommend allocations of
available units.
Department Contact:
Housing Programs Manager
All CAFN members
Application Procedure: Complete a Housing Application and submit it to
the Property Services Department.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES BRANCH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Brief Description:
Municipal Services Branch equipment operators
maintain roads in CAFN residential areas and
rural settlements.
Department Contact:
Municipal Services Branch
All members may submit ideas or requests for
Road maintenance with the Property Services
Department
Application Procedure: Contact the Property Services Department.
SNOW REMOVAL
Brief Description:
Municipal Services Branch equipment operators
ensure that snow removal is performed to
maintain roads in CAFN residential areas and
rural settlements.
Department Contact:
Municipal Services Branch
Most members residing in CAFN housing units
Application Procedure: No application required.
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WATER & SEWER
Brief Description:
The Property Services Department ensures that
necessary water and sewer services are supplied
to CAFN tenants on Settlement Land. This
includes paying water and sewer bills for tenants
connected to the Haines Junction municipal
system, hauling water to tenants in Canyon,
Takhini, Champagne and ensuring that homes
with septic systems are pumped on an annual
basis according to policy.
Department Contact:
Municipal Services branch
All tenants of CAFN housing units
Application Procedure: Contact the Property Services Department
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