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Deslin Neek
The Voice of the Teslin Tlingit Council
Issue 62 April 2021
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2 Chief ’s Message
4 BC Negotiations Update
6 WCLCM Update
8 GC Resolutions
12 FN Arts Program
18 Announcements
Migrating Swans Thank-you to those who
A sign of Spring! submitted articles amd
photos for this issue of the
Often seen gliding across lakes and rivers, the
Neek.
swan has long represented elegance and beauty.
Take a drive to Johnsons Crossing or Swan Haven
to take in the sights and sounds of the returning
of spring!
Chief ’s message
Photo:
Courtesy of:
Teresa Ward
Slippers made
by Arts & Culture
Students
Message from Naa Shaade Hani
Máa sá iyatee, on the Executive Council. Through truly looking forward to a successful
his help we have infrastructure in spring, summer and fall work season.
Greetings to everyone, our community that relies Biomass
capacity for heat. He’s helped to We’ve had a higher than normal
We say ‘Gunalcheesh’ to our General snowfall this past winter and we
Council for their support of our create a way forward for us to
have even more of these types of are monitoring the melt and are
Annual Operating budget for Teslin hoping for no flooding issues in our
Tlingit Council for the fiscal year Green Energy opportunities in our
community. The knowledge that community. If the melt is gradual
2021-2022. This support signifies and the ground freeze isn’t too deep
the confidence and trust you have in Gunta has related to economic
development has worked its way and is able to absorb some off the
the work to be done this year. The runoff than we may be safe. We take
biggest take away we have from the in to the various areas within
our work over the years. The this opportunity to thank all those
work in presenting the budget and that have helped over the winter
workplans was the request to have work done on Reviving Our
Economy, establishment of Desleen to manage snow removal, plowing
greater involvement with our citizens roads, keeping walkways clear and
in the development of the budget. We Development Corporation, and
making Biomass a viable economic helping Santa get his vehicle unstuck
fully agree with this and we will put in Smarchville this past Christmas.
in place a plan that will reflect that opportunity have benefited from
Gunta’s involvement. At our March We have not seen this much snow in
participation. There are definitely over 40 years. We just ask everyone
some required expenditures that 31st General Council the Ishkitan
announced that Gunta would be to stand ready if we are to have any
we have to meet and where we have problems with the spring runoff.
discretionary funding available we stepping down as Executive Council
can plan how we may be able to member and Leslie McMillan would There were instances where prayers
utilize those resources on activities be stepping forward as their new were being requested for community
or projects we’d like to see happen. Executive Council member. We members who were having health
Having citizen involvement in the welcome Leslie to the Executive or family challenges and we
development of our annual operating Council and we looking forward acknowledge and say Gunalcheesh
budgets will create an opportunity to working with her and we all will to all of you for offering up your
to have a greater understanding and benefit from the knowledge and positive thoughts and prayers during
awareness of what financial resources experience she brings to our work. those difficult times.
we have available to work with and We say Gunalcheesh to our Ishkitan
where we’d like to see some of those Clan for their work for this smooth Naa Sháade Háni - Eric
resources utilized. transition.
“It’s not what you have; it’s what you
We are embarking on a new fiscal do with what you have.”
We want to say ‘Gunalcheesh’ to
Gunta - Bair Hogan for his service year and we are excited about all the
work that’s being planned and are
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TTC Trans-boundary update
Treaty related issues To frustrate matters further, BC has attention. Our November 26, 2019
still not assigned a chief negotiator request for the province to engage
The British Columbia (BC) and nor a full-time legal representative with us in developing a Strategic
Canada governments’ responses to their team which stalls the Decision-Making Agreement
to our term sheets have been process and progress since their (SDMA) continues to be met with
sluggish in coming and inadequate. lead negotiator has to always go resistance. In the meantime, our
When TTC-C/TFN teams met with back for instruction. rights continue to be eroded from
the provincial and federal teams 3rd parties’ pressure, whether
for a main table session on March The province, through their lead it be mining exploration, grazing
11-12, 2021, it became clear early negotiator, acknowledged the leases or land alienation.
on that both governments were in Nations forward thinking and
no way prepared for a discussion committed to relay a call to action BC Summit Participation
at any level other than to continue to their senior officials to get
with the concept of Constructive the right people at the table to TTC continues to participate at
disengagement. negotiate and implement the term every level of the Summit through
sheets to their full potential in a the development of joint political,
The TTC and Carcross/Tagish First timely manner. We expect their negotiating and communication
Nation (C/TFN) negotiating teams response at the June negotiation strategies.
explained clearly what the intent session.
and purpose of the draft term Schedule
sheets are. We have included a Recognition and Reconciliation of The next negotiation session is
term sheet on ‘Governance’ to Rights Policy (RRR’s) scheduled for June 16 & 17.
make sure that Canada and BC
are aware of the importance The Province, Canada and the First A chief negotiators forum with the
of our traditional concepts of Nations Summit hosted a forum BC Summit is scheduled for April
governance. It also ensures that of chief negotiators on March 29 & 30.
governance is an essential and a 29, 30 & 31 to discuss ways to
fully implement the spirit of the TTC Caucus meetings are currently
part of the whole concept of co-
RRR’s policy. Our Term Sheets are scheduled on a monthly basis with
governance.
consistent and within the scope of the next one on April 14th. Public
The agenda was structured to move the RRR’s policy. What is missing meetings are currently scheduled
us forward in our discussions. The from the process is BC’s political quarterly with the next one
team carefully and methodically will to provide the direction and scheduled for April 27th.
walked both governments through capacity to engage in meaningful
Taku River Tlingit First Nation has
our term sheets and explained negotiations. As a participant,
extended an invitation to TTC for
our concept of co-governance I asked 3 questions that reflect
a small delegation to visit Atlin on
and the steps we are prepared to the core of TTC’s mandate
April 21 to discuss TTC interests in
take to ensure our stewardship to ensure our treaty & self-
BC. This is a preliminary meeting
of the lands, water and resources government rights are respected
leading up to a larger gathering
continues. To that end, Lands, and incorporated to the extent
with leadership involvement later
Heritage and Resources Director, practical. My questions were
this spring. Bess Cooley, Madeline
Emmie Fairclough, presented to acknowledged by the Assistant
Jackson, Michael Campbell and
the governments TTC’s existing Deputy Minister of negotiations
myself will attend this initial
legislation and its legislative and dismissed as a capacity issue.
meeting.
agenda.
Next steps
Elders meetings scheduled for
It soon became clear that the
We’re just not a priority for BC at April 30th.
BC government was in no way
prepared for a real discussion. this time and are given minimal
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Dakh Ka Nation event strong cultural identity, which will
On February 24, 2021, the Dakh • Building trails together ensure protection and the wellness
Ka Nation held a Nation Rebuilding • Develop a healing strategy of our future generations, the land,
Virtual Community Engagement •Host camps to be together and the water and our environment.
Event. Two sessions were held - learn
one in the morning and one during Presently, we continue to develop
the afternoon to ensure that we This event was the continuation our Dahk Ka Nation workplan
gave Citizens the opportunity to of our journey together. In 1986, based on the resolution of February
participate. the Elders met to discuss bringing 1, 2021 signed by our respective
A all three First Nations together, to leaders. The workplan will focus on
ll three communities of Teslin, speak with a unified voice, as one these areas:
Carcross and Atlin were connected - a unified voice of Dakhka Tlingit • Wildlife
virtually and participated. We’re Nation. • Boundaries
proud to say that many did engage T • Economic Development
from our Elders to our youth. Over hrough the project process, we • Language and Culture and
75 Citizens joined us and shared have reaffirmed the importance • Legislation
their ideas of how we could come of our Dakhka Mission Statement
together as a Nation. We heard a which is to reunite for all time the Contact info
wide range of Ideas. Here a few of Dakhka as one self-reliant and self- Yesenk07@gmail.com
them: governing Nation based on healthy
• A storytelling and spoken word Citizens who believe and practice a Gunalcheesh - Dave
TTC welcomes Community Safety Officer!
In the spirit of Community Safety, home in the north.
Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) would Recently retired from the RCMP,
like to welcome Jeff Myke as our and taking up permanent residence
Community Safety Officer (CSO) here in Teslin, both Jeff and his wife
Manager. Jeff brings a wealth of Alicia feel truly at home. He enjoys
experience with his education in hiking, camping, canoeing and
law enforcement, conflict resolution spending time on the land. One of
training, and work experience. Jeff ’s most memorable experiences
A First Nations Mohawk from since moving to Teslin, was taking
Six Nations, Jeff possesses a great part in the TTC canoe journey
understanding and personal from Atlin to Carcross for the Haa
knowledge of Yukon First Nations, Kusteeyi Celebrations in 2019.
particularly TTC’s Culture & Jeff will be working closely with
traditions. With an almost 20 year the Teslin Justice Council as he
career working for the RCMP implements the CSO program.
in northern Yukon and NWT
communities, Jeff truly feels at
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Update from the WCLCM
Working Committee on Legal and Our Committee is made up of seven We had a positive meeting with
Constitutional Matters (WCLCM) members and me as an independent Management Board and Executive
Chair. We use modern technology Council to provide our budget
On behalf of our Committee, to meet. We use Cisco WebEx which estimates for this fiscal year. All
I would like to thank the TTC allows us to combine in-person of our information was provided
Communications for inviting me to and virtual participation by our
provide an update on our activities to General Council on March 31st
members. This way we can involve and approved.
to date. our citizens from as far away as
We are the Working Committee on Ontario and Vancouver. We have We have reported to the General
Legal and Constitutional matters, three members on this Committee Council regularly and have had
or the WCLCM for short. We are who don’t live in Yukon, but who can three consultations with the
established and mandated by the participate from afar. It is wonderful Elders Council. The work of this
General Council. This Committee to have our people participate in Committee will be guided by the
was created at the General Assembly General Council business and the Elders Council all the way through.
in 2020 and is tasked with three work of our government, no matter We reviewed our Work Plan with
major jobs: First, we are to develop a where they live in the world. them and have their approval
Teslin Tlingit Nation Charter based We are fortunate to have to move forward. We will work
on the principles of Haa Kusteeyi closely with them and all Clans
citizens with skills from various
which in our language means “the going forward. It is important that
backgrounds available to help with
way we live”. The second major task the work be community based
this important work. Committee
is to review the elections process so that citizens have a sense of
members bring working experience
of 2020 and the TTC Elections Act ownership of this Charter when
to see where improvements can be in TTC governance, justice,
law, traditional Haa Kusteeyi it is completed. It has to be
made if needed. Finally, we will look meaningful to them. The Charter
at the TTC Constitution to see what knowledge, Tlingit language and
culture among other things. We has to come from the citizens.
we can do to strengthen our Clan
based government. All of this work have the perspective of our Elders We are currently at the beginning
will strengthen our Nation of people and our Youth as part of our circle. stage of a research project on the
and our government. principles of Haa Kusteeyi. What
The entire committee is aware of
the huge workload placed before have our Elders said about the way
Our committee is Clan based
them and all are willing to fully we live… about Haa Kusteeyi in
with a representative from each
participate. We are proud that the the past and what do our Elders say
Clan. The Elders and Youth today. Many Elders have left us, but
Council also have a member work of this Committee is one
hundred percent done by Teslin we have recordings of interviews
appointed to the Committee. with them that we can draw on. We
Tlingit. The Committee is not aided
by outside consultants. We have can’t forget what our Elders had
Chair – Bob Magill the knowledge and skill within to say in regard to Haa Kusteeyi
Elders Council – George M. the Committee to accomplish the and this is a way of ensuring their
Henry mandate work. To support our knowledge is never lost and will
Youth Council – Savana Kremer work, we are currently looking for be passed on to future generations.
Kookhitaan – Sandy Smarch an office assistant. This will be an These Haa Kusteeyi principles will
Ishkitaan – Anne Turner opportunity for another one of our form the foundation of our modern
Teslin Citizens to gain some part Teslin Tlingit Nation Charter. It
Yanyeidi – Duane Aucoin
time work in office administration. will be a work of the people.
Deisheetaan – Marian Sheldon
Dakl’aweidi – Sheila Clark We have established our Terms of
Reference, Work Plan and budget.
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A lot of research has been done Kusteeyi as a way to guide our daily
by TTC over the years and we will lives. Our Ancestors walked this Did you know?
be reviewing all of this material way and we haven’t lost this way of
to see how it can help us with our living. We just need to breathe life Some of the largest spe-
work. The Committee does not into it again.
cies of swans, including
want to duplicate any work that has
already been completed, we want to On behalf of our Committee, the mute swan, trumpeter
breathe life back into what we have thank you for taking the time to swan, and whooper swan,
in our records and archives as well read our update and giving me can reach a length of over
as the living voice of our current the opportunity to introduce our
Committee. We look forward to
1.5 meters (59 inches)
Elders Council. This research will and weigh over 15 kilo-
be done by our committee and we future discussions with everyone.
Have a great spring and coming grams (33 pounds). Their
have asked our Naa Shaade Hani
and Executive Council to facilitate summer. wingspans can be over 3.1
access to the valuable documents Gunalcheesh - Bob Magill
meters (10 feet).
and historic tapings of our Elders
and citizens. We will reach out to Chair, WCLCM
the Sealaska Heritage Foundation
and to organizations within Yukon
like CYFN and Yukon Archives.
Northern Native Broadcasting
Yukon, Haa Shagoon and CHON
FM will have valuable records
we can access. Internally, TTC
had undertaken research in the
areas of language and culture,
administration of justice, BC
Claims negotiations, etc. which
can support the work of the
Committee. We are developing a
research framework so we don’t
get lost in the ocean of research
available to us. This work is both
exciting and at times overwhelming
when we think about the large task
we have been assigned.
We will continue to give updates
in the Deslin Neek and to General
Council. Clan consultation is also
a priority so please come out to our
meetings. We want to hear your
voice. This is your Charter, and it
has to be an expression of what you
want. The reason TTC has initiated author: inknown
this work is to help our citizens
return to the principles of Haa
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General Council Resolutions
Non-Governmental Assets GC $348,994.00 and Virtual)
Resolutions
Whereas The TTC Trust issued the Whereas Teslin Tlingit Council is
NGA GC – February 18th, 2021 TTC a grid promissory note dated exercising protective measures,
November 29, 2006 in the amount informed by the Yukon Chief Medical
Resolution # 002 - passed of $30,000,000.00 (‘the promissory Officer’s directives, to safeguard
NGA General Council Procedures (in note’) and which currently has a the health of Teslin Tlingit, staff and
person and virtual) balance owing of approximately contractors in response to the Covid
$21,514,149.00 as of December 19 pandemic. The GC is scheduled
Whereas Teslin Tlingit Council is 31, 2020. The promissory note is to meet, with some members and
exercising protective measures, evidence of a debt the Trust owes support staff attending the Heritage
informed by the Yukon Chief Medical to TTC. The Executive Council is Centre and others located in other
Officer’s directives, to safeguard requesting that the General Council TTC facilities, supported with the
the health of Teslin Tlingit, staff and approve a demand notice to the use of video and teleconferencing
contractors in response to the COVID Trust to issue payment on the measures.
19 pandemic. promissory note in maximum amount
$348,994.00 to address the following Therefore be it resolved that the
Therefore be it resolved that the TTC anticipated expenditures: a) General Council authorizes the
General Council authorizes the $248,994.00 to provide TTC with meeting procedures be conducted in
meeting procedures of February 18, resources to provide monthly person and virtually with the support
2021 be conducted in person and payments to TTC Elders as described of video or teleconferencing methods
virtually with the support of video or in the TTC 2021/22 Budget. And; b) provided that a)all GC members
teleconferencing methods provided $100,000.00 to enable TTC to provide and the Speaker participating in
that a) all GC members and the additional programs and services as the meeting can communicate with
Speaker participating in the meeting described in the TTC 2021/22 Budget one another, and b) GC members
can communicate with one another, (including Back to the Land, Arts & participating in the meeting in
and b) a GC member participating Culture, Executive Donation, Artist accordance with this resolution be
in the meeting in accordance with Assistance Grants and Elders Wood). deemed present at the meeting,
this resolution will be deemed to to have so consented, counted
be present at GC, deemed to have Therefore be it resolved that the in quorum and entitled to speak
so consented, counted in quorum, General Council approve that a and vote in accordance with the
entitled to speak and vote in demand notice be issued to the Constitution, as if they were in the
accordance with the Constitution and Trust to issue payment on the same location.
rules of procedures as if they were in promissory note in maximum amount
the same location. 4348,994.00 to be applied to the Resolution #003 - passed
TTC 2021/22 Specified Expenditures.
Resolution #003 - passed Approval of Annual General Council
Be it further resolved that when
Assembly Minutes: November 19-20,
Approval of NGA Minutes (February the Executive Council seeks access
2020.
2019) to the $348,994.00 to provide a
written notice to the TTC Trust at Whereas the GC received, and
Whereas the General Council received least 8 weeks in advance in order to reviewed the GC minutes for
and reviewed the NGA GC minutes convert assets required to respond to November 2020, there are no
for February 19, 2019. There were no the financial request and avoid any corrections, omissions or changes to
additions, deletions or qualifications negative impacts to the return on GC minutes.
added. Therefore be it resolved that investment to the NGA Asset people.
the GC approves the NGA GC minutes Therefore be it resolved that the GC
as was presented. General Council Resolutions approves the GC minutes as revised/
presented.
Resolution #004 - passed February 19, 2021
Payment on Teslin Tlingit Council Trust Resolution #002 - passed
grid Promissory Note: Request for General Council Procedures (in Person
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Resolution #005 - passed Covid 19 pandemic. The General Resolution # 003 – Withdrawn &
Council holds regular meetings to Incorporated into resolution # 004 –
TTC Community Services Building: conduct government business with March 31, 2021 - passed
Class C Budget Approval members that support staff attending
at TTC facilities and other locations, Resolution #004 – passed
Whereas the GC mandated Executive
supported with the use of video and TTC Annual Operating Budget
Council to begin preparations and
teleconferencing measures. The TTC Estimates 2021-2022 Fiscal Year
identify financial resources to
Constitution is silent on the use of and Future TTC Budgetary and
construct a new administration
electronic or virtual measures for the Consultation Processes
building (TTC community services
purpose of conducting GC business.
building). The GC authorized the
Section 10.9(g) of the TTC Constitution The budget of TTC belongs to its
Executive Council to access an
confirms that GC has the authority citizens. All funds received by TTC
existing TTC line of credit to fund the
to make rules and regulations in whether from our FTA, the Trust, a
architectural design and planning
respect of any matter affecting good Contribution Agreement or our Own
costs of the TTC administration
government and well-being of TTC. Source Revenue, is funding provided
building, up to a maximum of
Executive Council recommends that for governance and program and
$2.2M plus interest. TTC retained
the TTC General Council: Rules of services for the benefit of all Teslin
professional services of DNA/KZA as
Procedures (July 2016)(GC Rules) be Tlingit Citizens. Section 10.9(c)
the architects to design the proposed
amended to include provisions that of the Teslin Tlingit Constitution
TTC community services building.
authorize GC meeting procedures states that GC has the power to
DNA/KZA provided GC with a
to be conducted in person and provide for management systems,
presentation on the projected budget
virtually with support of video or including financial management,
to construct the community services
teleconferencing methods. audits and publications of reports
building.
by all governing bodies to show
Therefore be it resolved that the GC their accountability to TTC citizens.
Therefore be it resolved A) GC
approves the following provisions to GC members must be provided
approves the class C Estimates as
be incorporated as the new section 5 the details of the TTC fiscal budget
presented by DNA/KZA and authorizes
of the GC Rules titled ‘General Council in a timely fashion, to review and
the DNA/KZA continue the design
Procedures (Virtual Participation)’. provide information to Clan members
work and prepare the drawings for
tender purposes. B) DNA/KZA provide A) GC Meetings can be to obtain informed consent, the
final Class A cost estimates to the conducted with the assistance of GC members are unable to be
general Council at the Annual General video or teleconferencing methods; accountable to their Clan members
Council Assembly scheduled for July based on the current budget
2021. B) A GC member, confirmed by timelines. The Executive Council
their respective Clan and recognized presented an Operational Budget
Therefore be it further resolved that by the Speaker, participating by estimate for 2021-22 in the amount of
Executive Council provide financial way of video or teleconference will $21,342,047.00 to the GC on Feb.19,
proposal to General Council at the be considered to be present at the 2021;and the EC has identified that
AGA scheduled for July 2021 to GC meeting, be counted as part of there are confirmed revenues for the
confirm how TTC’s contribution of quorum and be entitled to speak and 2021-22 fiscal year ($19,513,280.00)
$11.5M will be funded. vote in the meeting as authorized by resulting in a budget shortfall in
Constitution; and the amount 0f $1,828,767.00. TTC
March 31st, 2021 Resolutions
experienced a shortfall in revenues
C) GC members participating by for the 2020-21 fiscal year because
Resolution # 002 - passed
way of video or teleconference are the monies that were intended to be
Whereas Teslin Tlingit Council is bound by the rules of procedures. withdrawn from the Trust were not
exercising protective measures, authorized by GC as the NGA GC was
Therefore, be it further resolved that
informed by the Yukon Chief Medical cancelled due to Covid considerations.
the GC adopts these rules effective
Officer’s directives, to safeguard
March 31, 2021 and that the rules be
the health of Teslin Tlingit, staff con’t
cited as TTC: General Council Rules of
and contractors in response to the Procedures, March 31, 2021.
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Resolutions con’t
The EC is requesting GC approve a Whereas on September 24, 2020, the beginning stages of developing
demand notice to the Trust to issue in accordance with Resolution #009 the legal draft of Haa Kusteeyi ans
payment on the promissory note to (2020.09.24) the GC established the will not have enough time to submit
TTC; and EC recommends that monies Working Committee on legislation the proposed act to Executive
be applied to the 2021-22 Operational and constitutional matters consisting Council. The WCLCM has met with
Budget estimates thereby eliminating of five clan representatives, and the Elders Council in which the Elders
the budget shortfall. The EC is also representatives from Elders Council unanimously support the WCLCM
recommending the GC approve the and Youth Council. The Elders seat has request to GC to extend timeline for
Operational Budget in the amount become vacant and the Elders Council completion of the Haa Kusteeyi work.
$21,342,047.00. The GC has the identified George Henry to serve as a Therefore be it resolved that the
authority to approve the budget representative for the duration of the GC accepts the WCLCM Terms of
expenditures; GC requested additional term. George Henry acknowledges the Reference (draft – March 25, 2021)
time to consider the Operational appointment and consents to serve on and GC extends the mandate timeline
Budget and deferred final review and the committee. for the Haa Kussteey work.
approval. The EC office held a public Therefore be it resolved that the GC
consultation on the Budget on March Resolution #007 – passed
confirms George henry as the Elders
8, 2021. Council representative on the working Working Committee on Legislation
Therefore be it resolved that the committee to serve until July 2023. and Constitutional Matters
EC is mandated by the GC to do the Honorarium Rate
Resolution #006 – passed
following work and report its progress Whereas the honorarium rates
to the Annual General Assembly Working Committee on Legislation for Committees created by GC are
(2021); and Constitutional Matters Terms of established by the GC honorarium
Reference and Mandate Amendment rate schedule. The April 1, 2020 GC
- Prepare and recommend
to GC a budgeting process which Whereas the Working Committee rate schedule assigns rates for GC
provides openness, accountability, on Legislation and Constitutional members, full or half days, and based
transparency, and fairness to all TTC Matters (WCLCM) was on members with or without the First
citizens. created and mandated by GC Nation Leadership Training, which
Resolutions (res#2020.07.00.004, has 3 modules(terms) of training. The
- Review the current citizenship res#2020.09.24.009 and WCLCM currently receives the rate
consultation processes employed by #2020.12.14.003). The WCLCM available for first term GC members
TTC with a view to recommending a mandate includes these objectives; who have not received the FN
process which encourages maximum Complete the legal and technical Leadership training. The honorarium
citizen input, combining various drafting of Haa Kusteeyi and present for this status is $307.20-#372.20
consultation initiatives and consulting it to the 2021 AGA; Complete a depending on terms served. The FN
in a TTC citizen’s forum. comprehensive legislative review leadership training is not accessible
GC authorizes that a demand notice of the Naa Shaade Hani awe kaa to WCLCM members who live outside
be issued to the TTC Trust to issue wudsageedi (election of a leader) and Yukon. Current WCLCM members have
payment on the promissory note in review of the 2020 leadership election well developed professional skills,
amount of 4327,370.00 be applied process; develop recommendations extensive working histories in areas of
as provided in the TTC 2020/21 to govern the 2024 selection process Haa Kusteeyi traditional knowledge,
operating Budget. GC also authorizes and provide recommendations to corporate knowledge, Indigenous legal
the application of the monies as set 2023 AGA; Review the Constitution rights, communications, research/
out above, to eliminate the projected with a purpose to provide writing, education, Administrative
shortfall and hereby approves the recommendations to strengthen law, archival work and Council/Board
Operational Budget in the amount of the clan-based government; and experience. The GC mandated the
$21,342,047.00. participate in briefings to the TTC, EC WCLCM to work on three high level
Resolution #005 – passed on TTC’s application to intervene In priorities of the TTC. The WCLCM feel
the VGFN appeal. GC resolution #009 an honorarium rate of $400.00 per
Working Committee on Legislation (2020.09.24) requires the WCLCM day is a reasonable and justifiable
and Constitutional Matters: Elder to develop and present Terms of rate for its members for the fiscal year
Council Representative Reference (TOR). The WCLCM is at 2021/22.
10 Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Residency Grant Information
Therefore be it resolved that the GC
approves the WCLCM honorarium rate
WHAT: HOW
at $400.00 perday and will be payable TTC takes great pride in providing Apply for the Residency Grant at
to the WCLCM retroactive to its first programs and services to its TTC Finance Department before
meeting in November 2020 and citizens and the community September 30.
onward for 2021/22
ofTeslin. Running an effective and
efficient government takes funds. Once you receive your Revenue
Resolution #008 - Withdrawn
One way that TTC obtains funds is Canada Tax Assessment, provide
Mandate for a TTC Projects through Personal Income Tax (PIT). this to TTC Finance Department,
Contractors Coordination Manager –
TTC has an Income Tax sharing with your application for the
Teslin Based Opportunities Residency grant, on or before
agreement with both Canada
and Government of Yukon. This September 30th. Your tax
Therefore be it resolved that GC
supports the creation of the TTC means that 95% of the income tax assessment identifies the amount
Projects Contractor Coordination paid to the federal or territorial of income tax you paid for the First
Manager position and approves the government by individuals, both Nation Tax.
TTC Projects Contractor Coordination Citizens and non-Citizens, living
Manager Mandate.
You will receive a Residency Grant
on TTC Settlement Land will be cheque from TTC by December 21.
Resolution #009 – passed collected by TTC.
ANYONE living on TTC Settle-
Justice Council Appointments TTC in turn, will give individuals ment Land. They need to let
residing on settlement land and their Tax Preparers know to
Whereas the GC amended the TT having paid income tax, 10% of
Constitution to increase the size of check the “ yes” box on their
their Yukon First Nation portion of
Justice Council to seven members, five 2020 Income Tax Returns and
clan members, one Elder Council and
their income tax payment th rough
the Residency Grant Initiative. enter TTC’s #11011.
one Youth Council member. Currently
the Elders and Youth Councils are
vacant. The Youth has nominated Billy WHO This will result in some of
Smarch and the Elders Council has their Tax money coming back
nominated Darcy Kerr to serve on the •Have your primary residence on
Justice Council. TTC Settlement Land on December
to TTC of which they’ll get
31st, 10%. If there is an amount
Therefore be it resolved that Billy recorded on line 432 of their
Smarch and Darcy Kerr have both • Have taxable income,
confirmed their interests and are in tax return. This info will be
agreement to serve. Both Billy Smarch •Complete and submit your tax NEEDED for the Sept 30th
and Darcy Kerr understand their return to CRA (Canada Revenue Residency Grant Application
obligations to uphold their duties, Agency) indicating that you live on
responsibilities and authorities.
later in the year.
TTC Settlement Land,
Therefore be it further resolved that • To indicate to CRA you live on NOT sure if you’re on settle-
Bill Smarch and Darcy Kerr are hereby
TTC Settlement Land you must ment land? To see if you’re on
confirmed as the Youth Council and
complete the Yukon First Nation the list of entitled applicants?
Elders Council representatives on the
information box on your income
Justice Council, respectively. For more information Contact
tax return form and enter TTC’s
identification number 11011. Bernie Morris @ Ext: 341 OR
Darryl Kremer @ Ext:343.
Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021First Nation Arts Program - Yukon University
Photos
Courtesy of:
Teresa Ward and
Minne Clark.
Crafts and displays
created by the
Arts & Culture
Students
Yukon University
12 Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021 Absolutely beautiful creations! Congratulations Class!
Coloring Page - Sunday May 9th 14 Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021
Covid - Moderna Vaccine - What to know!
Sleeves up, Yukon. The future is procedures. In the study, side effects included
looking bright. one or more of the following:
Your health-care provider may
A safe and effective COVID-19 recommend that you receive the pain, redness or swelling where
vaccine has arrived in Yukon and vaccine lying down to prevent the needle was given, tiredness,
suddenly there’s light on the fainting. headache, muscle pain, joint pain,
horizon. nausea/vomitting, chills, fever or
• You have a bleeding disorder or enlarges lymph nodes (swollen
Vaccine clinics have now begun are taking medication that could glands) in the underarm.
in some rural Yukon communities affect blood clotting.
and limited clinics have started in Allergic reactions can rarely
Whitehorse. This information will help the occur after receiving a vaccine.
health-care provider prevent Symptoms of an allergic reaction
COVID-19 Vaccine Information bleeding or bruising from the include hives (bumps on the skin
needle. that are often very itchy), swelling
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
* Polyethylene glycol (PEG) can of your face, tongue or throat,
(mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine) rarely cause allergic reactions or difficulty breathing. The clinic
and is found in products such as staff are prepared to manage an
How does the Moderna vaccine
medications, bowel preparation allergic reaction should it occur.
protect against COVID-19? products for colonoscopy, laxatives, Seek immediate medical care if you
cough syrups, cosmetics, skin develop any of these symptoms.
• The vaccine causes our body
creams, medical products used on What should I do before
to produce protection (such as
the skin and during operations, coming to the clinic?
antibodies) to help keep us from
toothpaste, contact lenses and • Wear a short-sleeve shirt or top
becoming sick if we are exposed
contact lens solution. PEG also with sleeves that are easy to roll
tothe COVID-19 virus. The
can be found in foods or drinks, up. • To prevent feeling faint while
vaccine uses a new method called
but is not known to cause allergic being vaccinated, have something
messenger RNA (mRNA) to help
reactions from foods or drinks. to eat before coming to the clinic.
our body protect itself from the
virus. What are the risks of the vaccine? • Bring your mask. • Bring any
In a large study, half of the people identification required by the
Who can and cannot receive the clinic, such as your health card.
who received the Moderna vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine at this time? were monitored for at least two • Bring your immunization record
months and no serious side effects with you and/or download the
• If you have any symptoms that have been found to date. People CANImmunize app to keep track of
could be due to COVID-19, you who have received the vaccine in this and other vaccines.• You will
should not go out to get vaccinated studies continue to be monitored be provided with a paper COVID-19
because you could spread the for any longer-term side effects. Immunization Record.
infection to others. Talk with your Side effects can develop within
health-care provider, or call 811 To learn more, visit:
a day or two after receiving the
about your symptoms and getting vaccine. Although these side https://yukon.ca/en/moderna-
a COVID-19 test. Your health-care effects are not serious to your vaccine-information
provider will advise you if and health, they may make you feel
when you are able to receive the unwell for about one to three
vaccine. days; they will go away on their
Tell the health-care provider if: own. These types of side effects
are expected and can indicate
• You have fainted or felt faint after the vaccine is working to produce
receiving past vaccines or medical protection.
Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Coming Programming
Shakaat Artist Residency Program
Are you interested in becoming an Artist-in-Residence
this summer at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre?
The Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre is proud to once again invite Indigenous artists to apply
to our annual Artist-in-Residence Program. This is a paid, community-based program that
encourages, supports and showcases Indigenous art and provides opportunity for the
visiting public to engage with Indigenous artists. The program will take place during the
2021 summer season in the KDCC’s Culture Cabins.
Artists will be required to set up their studio for a three-week period, and throughout
this time, demonstrate their art form at the KDCC. During their time at the Centre, the
artist will also deliver a workshop that is open to the public, participate in a social media
takeover and create a piece for a Fall opening exhibit at KDCC.
Who Should Apply?
Application is open to traditional, contemporary, emerging and master Indigenous artists
that practice visual arts, fashion, traditional crafts, dancing, drumming or other art forms.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 23, 2021
To apply online, please visit our website at www.kdcc.ca/shakaat
For more information, call 867-456-5322 or email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca
Student Education Financial Assistance Deadline
For all eligible Teslin Tlingit Council Citizens new applicants or returning students interested in attending a Fall & Winter
semester beginning in September at a recognized post-secondary institution
Applications will be accepted no later than 5:00pm Yukon Time on May 15, 2021
Late applications will be deferred to the next intake in November 2021
APPLY EARLY!
Applications will be marked “pending” if acceptance letter unavailable
Please email, mail, or fax applications to:
TTC Community Skills Development Manager
Teslin Tlingit Council
Box 133, Teslin YT, Y0A 1B0
Phone: 867-390-2532 ext: 318/Fax: 867-390-2176 Email: carlene.hycha@ttc-teslin.com
16 Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Yukon University
Teslin Campus
The Teslin Campus is hosting a series of safety courses this winter and spring. For more
information and to register, contact the Teslin Campus at 867 390 8800 or gcurran@yukonu.ca.
To reduce the cost of the course to participants, the Teslin Community Campus Committee and Teslin
Training Fund have subsidized many of the courses.
March 30 WHMIS | $95 +gst
8:30am-Noon
March 30 Transportation of Dangerous Goods | $95 +gst
1-5:30pm
March 31
Greenhouse Design for Northern
Fall Protection | $195 +gst
9am - 5pm Climates (with Bob Sharp)
April 1
8:30am-12:30pm
Bobcat Operator Training | $249 +gst May 2|10am-2:00pm
April 1 Bobcat Operator Training | $249 +gst Sunday
1:30-5:30pm
Free course! The Teslin Community Campus
April 7 & 8 Standard First Aid/CPR-C | $195 (no gst) Committee (TCCC) is sponsoring this course.
9am-6pm
April 27 & 28 Yukon Traffic Control Person | $365 +gst
9am-5pm This course covers the range of greenhouse structures you can
build or buy, and examines some of the drawbacks and
May 4-6 Chainsaw Operations, Safety, & Maintenance | $500 +gst
9am-5pm advantages of each. Also included are how to orient the beds,
choice of watering systems, glazing materials and preferred
greenhouse locations. The course will look at a number of
Other Standard First Aid - May (if there is enough interest) methods of regulating heat through low-cost passive systems,
courses: Food Safe - Contact the campus for options heat storage systems and air circulation processes. Types of
construction, ventilation, heating, and materials to use for
covering will also be discussed in this information-rich workshop.
PHONE 867 390 8800 For more information and to register,
EMAIL gcurran@yukonu.ca
contact the Teslin Campus at 867 390 8800 or
WEB YukonU.ca/teslin
gcurran@yukonu.ca
TTC Citizenship Registrar
Hello Citizens, new born babies or and com my work contact is
I am currently the Acting children that have been 1-867-390-2532 ext. 324
Citizenship Registrar for born in the past 4 years. It Gunalcheesh to all of our
Teslin Tlingit Council. I am is very important that we citizens, take care and
working on updating our get all our citizens enrolled be safe always use hand
system and would like all and keep our records in sanitizer and your mask.
citizens who have moved good standing order and
Martina Baker
recently to please contact all updates will be greatly
appreciated. If there or any Acting Citizenship Registrar
me and give me their
current addresses. There questions, comments or Teslin Tlingit Council
is Citizenship forms that concerns please contact me (867) 390-2532 Ext:324
can be filled out for any at any time my work email
is martina.baker@ttc-teslin.
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Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021
Congratulations
Congratulations to Winston Daniel
Albert Jackson for becoming a
Member of the Canadian Armed
Forces For the Navy!
He filled out an application and
was accepted for the Armed Forces Meet the new DDC Board!
then COVID 19 hit just when he
was getting ready to start his basic Teslin Tlingit Council
training for the Army, therefore his Executive Council has elected the
start date kept being pushed back. current DDC Board members:
Kathryn Porter – Chair
He then changes his mind about Dave Hett – Vice Chair
the Army and filled out an Danielle Sheldon – Secretary/Trea-
application and was accepted for surer
the Navy. John Burdek
In December 2020, he signed a Riel Sidney
letter of employment with the Gus Jules
Canadian Armed Forces for the Ben Clark
Navy, for the nextfour years. Karen Keenan
January 15, 2021, TTC’s Executive Tim Dewhurst
Council and Management Board
wished him well and gave him
what monies was collected to help
him while being in Calgary, Alberta.
From the bottom of our hearts, we
want to say thank you and Winston Save the Dates
appreciated just how much Teslin
cares for its citizens. Elders Council
In January, Winston received an Meetings:
email stating his enrollment date
is in February2021! Winston soon • April 30, 2021
was sworn into and is certified into • May 18 - 19, 2021
the Armed Forces, in which he had
to go to Victoria, BC. After two • June 23 - 24, 2021
weeks isolation, Winston started Confirmation notices will
his 10 weeks of training. be sent as we get closer
Congradulations Bud! I am so to dates.
proud and extremely happy for For further information,
you! You wanted to do this, you contact:
are and you made it all on your
own. Every step that needed to
be taken, you took and now your
efforts are paying off!
Love you always....xoxo
Mom
20 Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Custom Hats for sale!
Pick your colors!!
Please contact Dalyce
for orders,
867-332-0356
Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Obituary SLANG: Lena. It is with great sadness motel with rooms, restaurant, cocktail that we share the passing of our lounge, gift shop and a gas station for extraordinary Mother Lena Slang (nee 7 years. It was here that Lena became Rudolf )on February 7, 2021. At the known all along the Alaska Highway age of 91 Mom passed away peacefully for her delicious homemade pies. She at Kelowna General Hospital with her would be awake and baking by 4:30 am family by her side. to ensure that those fresh pies were out Predeceased by the love of her life, in time for the tourists to enjoy while Rolf (1923-2004), Lena is survived travelling through Teslin. by her daughter Gale (Tom) and two Besides taking great pride in being a brothers Gary and Hans (Laura). cook, Lena was a skilled knitter, oil Mom has gone to join her family who painter and cake decorator. She won went before her including her beloved several cake decorating contests and parents Mabel and Herman Rudolf, her sold a number of her paintings of the stepfather Ingmund Johnson, brother Northern landscapes and wildlife. into Cottonwoods Care Centre and Charley and sisters Lillyan, Laura and Her character traits such as patience remained there for the past two years. Olga. She will be forever missed by , selflessness, generosity and warmth Her amazing life should be celebrated her sisters Liz and Ingrid, her brother shone through in everything she did. and remembered as one filled with Albert, her 6 grandchildren Shauntel, Dad and Mom enjoyed travelling, love and compassion. Lena was a Danielle, Tommy, Lucas, Corbin, camping, fishing and dancing together remarkable woman. Wherever she Shelby. Remembering her are family . They travelled to Norway 7 times went, her kindness left an everlasting in Canada and Norway and lifelong and also ventured across Canada impression on you. Her faith in God friends in the Yukon, BC and Costa and throughout the United States. was strong and she always believed Rica. Hawaii and Reno were among some in being a good person. It’s truly an Lena was born on the Nisutlin River, of their favorite places to visit. No honour to call her our Mother. seventy miles from Teslin,Yukon on matter where they went together they Our family would like to give our May 24,1929. She grew up in the home were always seen smiling and holding sincere thanks to all the staff at cabin and later lived in Atlin, Teslin, hands. Cottonwoods for all the wonderful Gladys lake and Whitehorse. After Rolf and Lena sold the motel in care they gave her during the last two finishing school , Mom worked for 1973, retired and moved our family years of her life. Thank you also to the many years in a grocery store in Atlin to Kelowna. Three years later Dad special friends who took time over and eventually opened up her own cafe decided to take us on an adventure. the years to bring her coffee and her called “Lena’s Place”. He bought a motor home and drove favorite donuts. Your thoughtfulness Mom had the most beautiful soul. our family south to Costa Rica where brought the biggest smiles to her sweet You just couldn’t help but love her. we lived for three wonderful years. In face. Dad came to the Yukon from Norway 1979 we moved back to Kelowna and If flowers grow in heaven, Lord please in 1954 in search of gold. Instead he lived in the Okanagan Mission area pick a bunch for us. found Lena, his greatest treasure who until 1997. Mom and Dad bought had a true heart of gold. Mom and a condominium downtown where Place them in our Mother’s arms and Dad were married on December 15, they lived together for 7 years until tell her they’re from us. 1961 at Teslin Anglican Church. They Dad passed away at the age of 80. For Tell her we love her and miss her and lived the first years of their married life the next 14 years Mom lived alone, when she turns to smile, in Atlin and then Whitehorse where however she was always surrounded Place a kiss on her cheek and hold her they owned a gas station and tire shop. by family and friends. A few times for awhile. Twin babies Gale and Gary were born each year she would venture down to in 1962. Two years later they were Vancouver to stay for extended visits We have a Guardian Angel in Heaven, blessed with another son, Hans. In with Gale and Gary. In 2016 Lena we call her Mom. 1965, Rolf and Lena moved the family moved into a seniors home where she Condolences may be sent to to Teslin, where Dad built the Yukon lived for the next three years. After an the family by visiting www. Motel. Together they operated the unfortunate fall, Mom was moved firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com 22 Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021
Announcements
Birthday/Anniversaries
March 30th, “Happy Birthday Tom, Lordy, Lordy looks who is 40!
lots of love, Mom!” Happy Birthday Tammy and many
Happy Birthday Ben Clark, wishing more!
you all the BEST and many more Happy 19th birthdays to Tamika
from your friends and family. and Savana!! xox
A huge thank you
for the
Elders Wood Program!
Thank you to these two
gentleman for all their
time and work!
Deslin Neek • Issue 62 March/April 2021Deslin Neek
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