First nation of nacho nyak dun culture.”

First nation of nacho nyak dun
Inside this Issue:
Issue-1 MAR 2012
“my language is who I am and the bridge to my
culture.”
Message From The Chief..….……...……...2 Message From Housing...……………8
NND Welcomes Brenda Jackson.......3 Important Dates………………...……..…..9
NND Welcomes New Council..............4 Youth Conference………….….……...10
Ten Universal Values………………..………….5 Development Corporation………..11
Traditional Dance Group……………..…….6 Social Programs Update........11-12
NND Staff 2012……………..……….………..7 Working Your Weight…………..…….14
IF YOU’RE HAPPY
Inyę sóhúthän uyíindí dé, inlé łinkät.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your
hands.
Inyę sóhúthän uyíindí dé, inlé łinkät.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your
hands.
Inyę sóhúthän uyíindí dé, innín ka uyóodendí
ch’i.
If you’re happy and you know it, it will show on
your face.
Inyę sóhúthän uyíindí dé, inlé łinkät.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your
hands.

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Message From The Chief
Hello one and all Citizens of Nacho Nyak Dun! The Heritage
department has graciously agreed to combine the Heritage and
Administrative reports together to achieve more cost-effective
and streamlined communications for the NND Government to
have more effective contact with the people of NND. Thank you
to Joella and Staff for taking on the extra workload.
Current land based-activities involved the following:
Nash Creek Hot springs –
Council has agreed to support the Nash Creek Hot springs
development. It will be based on the spiritual values of the
people of NND and will be utilized as a retreat and a healing
area for the First Nation. Plans have been developed and can
be accessed from the Heritage department.
Peel River Watershed –
The Peel Watershed is still in the process as laid out in the Land
Use Plan, compiled by the Peel River Watershed Commission.
To date, the principles must all meet and identify an avenue to
continue the process, at the time of this writing, the First Nation
does not know what position the current government of Yukon
will favor. Whether they will support the plan or insist that the
plan be cut back. First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun message to
governments and industry is “the environment is not for sale”.
Careful planning and consultation with the Citizens of NND is an
absolute necessity. Only then can we support development
within the Peel River Watershed. The integrity of the land must
not be compromised.
Alexco Resource Corp –
Negotiations are underway with Alexco Resource Corp who
have agreed to revisit their agreements with us, to explore
better advantages which will clear issues and better the
relationship between Alexco and the First Nation.
Golden Predator –
Golden Predator is currently in talks with NND as to how to
arrange a business relationship. They are the current owners of
the old Archer-Cathro claims which were grandfathered into
our R-4A Block East of Keno City.
Victoria Gold –
NND and Victoria Gold have reached a Comprehensive
Benefits Agreement and are looking forward to an Exploration
Agreement. Construction is to begin soon and a drilling
program is in progress for the winter 2011-12 season.
Other prospective partners with the First Nation could be ATAC
Resources, Anthill Resources, Northern Cross and Monster
Mining. There is a responsibility to confidentiality as the
negotiations strive for the best deals for NND. More detailed
information will be available after the First Nation signs on the
dotted line. NND has been in contact with other mining
proponents and have advised and encouraged them to abide
by the engagement process the First Nation has been utilizing
in the past years.
Chief : Hahki
YESSAB –
Talks are currently underway in relation to
the Five Year Review of YESSAB.
Store –
The store project is in the final development
of the “first stage” which in turn will put the
responsibility over to the First Nation to
begin the “second stage”. This will involve
the interior of the store; shelving, fridges,
counters, etc. Summer of 2012 is identified as
the time to demolish the old store. The plans
are in progress.
On a Political level, the First Nation is
currently planning meetings with Canada
and YG as to how to better access the
financial return values of resource
extradition from the traditional territory. The
current arrangement with Canada is not acceptable
for NND. The implementation is on
a slow steady grind, trying to deal with FTA
and other initiatives of Canada and YG.
NND and Tr’ondek Hwech’in have as their
negotiator, Tim Geberding, along with
Sharon Peter and Phyllis Peter heading up
the effort for NND. In short, the FNNND
government is still in the process of
development, with a good cross section of
community at the table as elected
representatives of the people, good
planning, proper consultation with respect to
the land will ensure that the First Nation will
step forward in the future with confidence
and plan for sustainable economic prosperity
into the future.
Chief Simon Mervyn Sr.

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Nacho Nyak Dun Welcomes Brenda Jackson
As New Executive Director
Wolf clan : Egune
Brenda began working as Executive Director with First Nation of Nacho Nyäk Dun in
November 2011. Before that she worked for the Council of Yukon First Nations for
about 14 years in the areas of Justice, Human Resources and Administration. She is a
citizen of Nacho Nyäk Dun and of the Wolf clan. She continues to enjoy her traditional
harvesting each and every year which she learned from her mother and now passes
on the teaching to her daughter. Brenda strongly believes in good governance,
passionate about her work and is excited to be working for her First Nation.
Facebook Page
“Like” us on Facebook! The First Nation of Nacho
Nyak Dun now has an official Facebook page. It is a
great way to inform citizens of upcoming events or
to connect with other Nacho Nyak Dun members!
Peel River Inspires Local Artist
A Northern Tutchone member from Little Salmon
Carmacks, Joseph O’Brien has graciously donated his
artwork to NND. Joseph wanted to show his support
and let everyone know that all YFN people support
the “Protect The Peel” campaign.
The artwork is at our Government House and will be
displayed at the upcoming General Meeting on
March 3rd. The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun
would like to thank Joseph for caring and supporting
NND in our quest to protect the Peel River.

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Nacho Nyak Dun Welcomes New Council Members
Karla Olsen : Youth Councilor
Karla is of the Wolf clan. Her mother is Maryann
Olsen and she is grand-daughter to David Moses
and Julia Olsen. Karla grew up hunting, fishing
and doing a lot of traditional things with her
family. Her Grandma has taught her how to make
beautiful beadwork and she continues to learn
from her the traditional ways. Her goal for the
youth is for them to become independent and self
reliant. She would also like to see the community
of Mayo come together and work towards a
better and brighter future for all citizens of
Nacho Nyak Dun.
Mikolay Peter : Crow Councilor
Mikolay is of the Crow clan born
to Ida Peter and Mikolaj Karkotka.
He is grandson to Sam and Lucy
Peter and attributes his good
listening skills and respectful
attitude to them. He believes
strongly in equality and fairness
when working with the citizens,
believing every good idea that
will benefit and move the
community as a unified people
forward deserves to be heard and
acted upon. He hopes the
government can leave a legacy
for future NND citizens to be
proud of. He trusts that NND
already has a good base to work
from., Through continued efforts
and determination NND can build
on that base.
Hazel is of the crow clan. Her mother is Susan
Johnny and grand-parents are Doc and Sarah
Johnny. She enjoys living on her traditional
territory doing traditional things such as
fishing and beading. She hopes to better the
lives of all citizens and improve their quality
of life. She would like all the young people to
be educated and employed. She would like to
see people enriching themselves with more
traditional knowledge, language, and independence.
Thank you and please feel free to
contact me.
Hazel Johnny : Crow Councilor
Barbara Buyck: Wolf Councilor
I would like to say thank you to everyone for
supporting me to continue to work with our
government. If you have concerns that you wish
to discuss with me, please call me and I can help
bring those issues to the Council table. I will
continue working on the Peel River Watershed
file along with Council and have the Education/
Economic Departments to work with.

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TEN UNIVERSAL VALUES TO LIVE BY IN THE NEW YEAR!
ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER
TEN UNIVERSAL VALUES
SHOW RESPECT TO OTHERS
Each Person Has a Special Gift
SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE
Giving Makes You Richer
KNOW WHO YOU ARE
You Are a Reflection on Your Family
ACCEPT WHAT LIFE BRINGS
You Cannot Control Many Things
HAVE PATIENCE
Some Things Cannot Be Rushed
LIVE CAREFULLY
What You Do Will Come Back to You
TAKE CARE OF OTHERS
You Cannot Live Without Them
HONOR YOUR ELDER
They Show You the Way in Life
PRAY FOR GUIDANCE
Many Things Are Not Known
SEE CONNECTIONS
All Things Are Related

Join Now!
As requested by many interested
citizens, we are excited to announce
the revival of a traditional dance
group. A meeting was held on
January 23rd to discuss and
coordinate the group. The turnout
was great and the enthusiasm and
hopes for the group were equally as
exciting. If you are interested in
joining, feel free to call Eileen at
996-2265 ext. 133. It is open to
anyone aged 17 and older. We are
seeking dedicated dancers, singers,
drummers, and songwriters! The
group will be meeting on
Mondays at 6:00 PM at the school
gym to practice. Note: Dance for
children aged 17 and younger will
commence at a later date.
NND GA: Drumming
2006
Frank Patterson
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Dance Group Coordinated by Hilda Clark
2001
From Left: Edward Patterson, Cho-khyiea Simon, Michelle Peter, Craig
Gagnon. Top: Tammy Lucas, Ashley Stevens.
YouTube: New Technology = New Ways To Share Stories
The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department and four young students produced this
short animation at the Yukon School of Visual Arts, in the summer of 2011. Check out
the link below to watch!
“Story Of Crow”
http://www.youtube.com/user/THCommunications?feature=mhee
Drum : Kegaw

NAME POSITION EXT.
ADMINISTRATION
Carol Van Bibber Office Administrator 114
Eliza Moses Receptionist 200
Curtis Lafreniere Info. System. Admin 124
COUNCIL
Simon Mervyn Sr. Chief 208
Beverley Blanchard Deputy Chief 205
Barb Buyck Councilor 207
Hazel Johnny Councilor 204
Bryan Moses Councilor 206
Mikolay Peter Councilor 215
Rose Lemieux Elder Councilor
Karla Olsen Youth Councilor 150
Brenda Jackson Executive Director 209
Ellenise Profeit Executive Assistant 213
CAPITAL & HOUSING
Franklin Patterson Housing Manager 119
Persis Hager Housing Administrator 118
Shawn Germaine Senior Carpenter 332-1259
Willy Patterson Maintenance Worker 996-2238
Peter Young Infrastructure Worker 300
James Genier Infrastructure Worker 301
EDUCATION
Roberta Hager Education Manager 136
Teri Buyck PSE/ASETS Coord. 137
Nancy Hager Training & Community
Liaison
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NACHO NYAK DUN STAFF
152
Joanne Buyck CELC 996-2804
Apryl Olsen Daycare Coordinator 996-2190
NORTHERN TUTCHONE COUNCIL
Karen Van Bibber NTC Court Worker 996-2820
FINANCE
Judy Chen Finance Manager 214
Isla Germaine Payroll Clerk 231
Geri-Lee Buyck Finance Assistant 212
Melynda McGinty Account Receivables 211
Annabelle Lattie Account Payables 210
HERITAGE
Joella Hogan Heritage Manager 116
Karla Olsen Enrollment Officer 150
Eileen Peter Heritage Assistant 133
Nicole Hutton Heritage Technician 130
Kaylie-Ann
Hummel
Language Technician 139
Nancy Hummel Acting Heritage Officer 132
Sophie Lucas Lang. & Culture Coord. 996-2551
HUMAN RESOURCES
Michelle Peter HR Administrator 203
INTER-GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Sharon Peter Inter-government Manager 125
Phyllis Peter Implementation Officer 120
LANDS & RESOURCES
Dennis Buyck Lands & R Manager 144
Steven Buyck Environment Officer 142
Crystal Stevens Lands Assistant 143
Millie Olsen GIS Technician 148
Josee Tremblay Mining Reclamation Coord. 117
Natasha Young Mining Reclamation
Assistant
131
Gwen Hummel Closure Planning Trainee 134
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Sandy Washburn Social Programs Manager 149
Karla Olsen Program Administrator 150
Tina Girard Home & Comm. Care
Coord.
Debbie Buyck Community Support
Worker
151
135
Tera Melancon Health Promotion Trainee 128
Michelle Buyck Social Programs Driver 332-1244
Danica Wrench Comm. Health Coach 332-1271

Message From Housing
Good day all.
he housing department has recently
T undergone some changes. Shawn
Germaine as Acting Senior Carpenter and I,
Franklin Patterson, have now stepped up into
the Acting Housing Manager position. I would
like to take this opportunity to thank the First
Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Capital & Housing
Department for allowing me for this
opportunity. I look forward to working with
Council, Housing Committee members, and all
citizens.
We are approaching the year’s end, as far as
budgeting goes, and are working on planning
for renovations as well as new units for the new
fiscal year. A reminder to all citizens that if you
have not filled out a new application for either
renovations or a house to please do so. I would
also like to thank Mr. Brett Pilon for inspecting
and assessing NNDFN housing units. We will be
going through these reports and prioritizing
units that are in need of renovations or repairs.
As the cold winter months are not over, housing
would like to remind you that bleeders and
heat tapes should still be on and remain on
through to the end of spring as this is the time
of year when all the snow has melted off the
ground but there is still ice underneath causing
water and sewer pipes to freeze up.
As we all heard about the sad tragedy of the
passing of a family in Whitehorse due to carbon
monoxide, we will be going to the housing
units and checking that we have the proper
detection systems in place in the near future. If
you have observed that you do not have a
carbon monoxide detector, please phone us or
come into the office and let us know of this.
If you have any questions , concerns, or matters
please send a written letter with a signature to
the Housing Department. Thank you all for your
patience and cooperation. We are doing our
best to deal with the housing issues.
Franklin Patterson
Acting Housing Manager
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Helpful Hints:
● Question : Now that we are well into the
winter season, what should tenants and
homeowners keep in mind around the
house until spring thaw?
● Answer: One of the most important things
you could do for your home is to change
the furnace filter each month. This will
improve the quality of air you breath and
also ensure that your furnace is running
efficiently. When changing your furnace
filter it is a good idea to ensure that any
storage or other items are at least a foot
away from the furnace and hot water
heater.
House : Kún’

GENERAL MEETING DATES:
March 3, 2012 General Meeting
April 14, 2012 General Meeting
July 6 & 7, 2012 General Assembly
September 8, 2012 General Meeting
December 1, 2012 General Meeting
Information Packages will be mailed
to all citizens prior to each meeting.
If you prefer to have your information
emailed please let us know.
SEWING CLASSES
@ DROP IN CENTRE
EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 pm-
9:30pm
BRING YOUR SEWING!
LEARN TO BEAD!
4 INFORMATION CALL
SOPHIE @ 996 2551
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Dunena Ko’honete Ko Daycare
March is “Space Month” at the daycare!
Spring break for J.V.C. is from March 5-16, 2012.
The daycare will still be open during this period.
We will be closed for Easter on April 6th and April 9th.
Regular hours will resume the following day
at 8:00 AM—5:00 PM.
Enjoy the long weekend with your little ones!
If you are inter- ested in
meeting with
Councilor Raghu
please call:
Bobbie-Lee Melancon at
867-996-2435
or
Raghu at 867-663-2093
To book appointments
The new location to meet
is downstairs at the
Nursing Station.
Nnd career fair
March 2, 2012
Mayo community hall
12:00 pm—3:00pm
March 5 – Daycare
Committee Meeting @ 5
Information on career possibilities, jobs, and
business ventures.
Have your resumes ready!

CULTURE CAMP
MARCH 12-16, 2012
ETHEL LAKE
CALL ROBERTA TO SIGN UP!
867.996.2265 EXT. 136
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Traditional Lunch
J.V. Clark School
March 28, 2012
12:15 PM
Everyone Welcome!
MARCH 6-11, 2012
HOSTED BY V.O.M.
SEE FLYER FOR
SCHEDULE
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20th, 2012
7:00 PM AT J.V.C. SCHOOL
Enrollment:
We are currently
updating our citizens
contact information. Please submit your
current
address and phone number.
If you would like to
GO GREEN
and receive
information by email, please include your
email address as well.
First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun
Attention: Enrollment
PO Box 220 Y0B 1M0
Tel: 867-996-2265 ext. 150
Email: enrollment@nndfn.com
MUSSI!
BOART LONGYEAR DRILLER’S HELPER PRESENTATION
MARCH 15th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
NND DROP IN CENTER
Moose : Denyák
March 30 – Post Secondary Funding
Deadline
For The Spring Semester

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Nacho Nyak Dun Development Corporation
NNDDC is currently
seeking one to two unit crew
members for the
upcoming wildfire season.
Requirements are First Aid,
Drivers License,
chainsaw safety, whims,
& a Physical Test.
Starting date is
May 1, 2012. Term position.
Please submit your resume to
NNDDC Box 338 Mayo YT Y0B
1M0 or email to
info@nnddc.ca
Attention: Colin Doylend.
I
would like to start off by saying that I had a
great year and now we are beginning a new
one in 2012 which should be interesting. I would
also like to say welcome to Bobbie-Lee for
joining the Social Programs Department.
The Social Programs Department hosted the
Annual Christmas Dinner once again on
December 8, 2011 at the Mayo Community Hall.
This year we had simple but elegant décor for
our dinner . It was beautiful. Indian bingo and
door prizes were a part of the dinner and for
entertainment we had Chief Simon Mervyn
present an opening speech to start off the event.
Our department worked very hard all day to
prepare the meal with the help of Millie and
Annabelle. The turnout was great!
I am currently still doing the monthly community
calendars so feel free to contact me if you have
anything that you would like to add. I am also
still promoting healthy breakfast or lunches for
the staff and working with our elders while
Debbie is away. Our department is always busy
and I look forward to the New Year and
becoming a mother again in June.
Thanks,
Tera Melancon
Social Programs Assistant
Social Programs Update
Healthy Recipe
Ingredients
Interested in operating a
restaurant?
With The current lease for the mayo
café approaching its
End we are now
Seeking applications for leasers to
operate a restaurant in the current
mayo café location. Must have Food
Safe, First Aid and must submit for a
business license. The lease is for a 2
year term with the possibility of
renewal. For terms of the lease
agreement and rental amount please
submit your information to NNDDC
Box 338 Mayo YT Y0B 1M0 or email
to : Colin Doylend at
info@nnddc.ca
starting date of lease will be
June 15, 2012.
Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas
Yields: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 min
Prep Time: 30 min
1 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garam masala ( Tips &
Techniques), divided
3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt, divided
1 cup(s) thinly sliced seeded cucumber
3/4 cup(s) nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro or mint
2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, warmed
1 cup(s) shredded romaine lettuce
2 small tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup(s) thinly sliced red onion
Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of
oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see
Tips & Techniques). If broiling, coat a broiler pan with
cooking spray.
Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon
salt. Place the chicken on the grill rack or prepared
pan and cook until no longer pink in the center and an
instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part
registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on
the size of the breast. Transfer the chicken to a clean
cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint),
lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala,
and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Thinly
slice the chicken. Split open the warm pitas and fill with
the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Home and Community Care
With spring upon us it is time to get out and get active!
Thankfully we have started an Elders exercise class that our
Health Coach, Danica is offering at the Elders Centre. It is a
great way to get out, socialize, and get active.
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With Debbie away for the next little bit we have welcomed
Norma Germaine who will be filling in two weeks a month.
She will be visiting with elders and helping coordinate
events—welcome aboard Norma! We are also coordinating
an Elders lunch and workshop on diabetes. There will be a
diabetic friendly lunch, presentation by Dr. Bakri and exercises
by Danica. There will also be a cookbook give away for
participants.
Our medical policy is in the final stages and will soon be
ready to be implemented. We thank all those who have given
their input into its formation. Hopefully, this will help
streamline some things and make for less confusion about
NIHB and NND policy.
YESAA
NND Council met with Governments and Industries during the
29 th Annual Mineral Exploration round-up January 23-26, 2012
in Vancouver, B.C. The main objective was to develop
dialogues of First Nations engagement in regards to the
YESAA (Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic
Assessment Act) process. The first Nations need meaningful
involvement in the review, the decision making and potential
joint ventures that could develop through those processes.
This is part of a strategy to get Government and industries to
work with First Nations. NND met with the Council of Yukon
First Nations (CYFN) on January 23 to address key issues
regarding the 5 year Review of the YESAA process.
There are three main issues that need attention; The First
Nations are underfunded for negotiations regarding Impact
Benefit Agreements. The Yukon First Nations need sufficient
funding from Canada to fully participate in the assessment
process.
The First Nations need to be fully engaged prior to the
Decision Documents being issued. The Federal and
Territorial Governments need to agree on this issue. The First
Nation Governments are requesting an opportunity for
dialogues. When recommendations are made from YESAA,
the First Nations should have the opportunity to review this
together with the Governments. The Minister of YG should be
open to dialogues with First Nations and open for discussions
when projects may affect First Nation rights even not on
settlement land.
Under the Umbrella Final Agreement several provisions were
never touched. We need to be consistent with chapter 12. The
Federal and Territorial Government need to agree to have
future YESAA review. A meeting with the Chambers of Mines
was held on Thursday January 26 and the First Nations may
need a letter sent to the Federal Government to address this
issue and exercise the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU).
Thankfully Andy and his crew have been busy shoveling
snow off roofs and walkways to help keep our elders safe.
We encourage all elders and family to put salt on ramps
and steps and to let us know if there is an excessive build
up or if you need assistance.
And finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all
the elders for sharing their wisdom and stories, and for
letting me share part of their journey with them over the
last year. Soon, my family and I will be leaving Mayo to
start a position in Yellowknife, NWT. I cherish my time
here in Mayo and have grown to love both the people and
the beauty of the land. My experiences here will forever
be looked upon with joy and happiness.
My time working for FNNND has been a true blessing.
FNNND has been a wonderful government to work for and I
appreciate the opportunity I was given to help serve the
NND people. I sincerely thank Council and all the staff
who have supported me, guided me, and have become
friends…you will be dearly missed.
Mussi Cho!
Tina Girard
The First Nations need to get YESAA correct, the First
Nations need to have a say on what is happening on nonsettlement
Land. The First Nations needs to know that their
interests will be accommodated.
Economic opportunities and resource sharing
commitments to increase funding for education and other
areas should be developed for the First Nations. The
Engagement issue is most critical when dealing with
resources extractions and royalties’ issues and the First
Nations are under pressure within their own Traditional
Territory. The First Nations won’t be paying for
negotiations of resource extraction in their territory. The
First Nation need to be at the table for those negotiations.
Those issues need to be addressed. The First Nations want
to recognize the hard work of their predecessors which
has brought them where they are today. The First Nations
are open to work with industries but the Land is not for
sale.
Mikolay Peter
Mussi Cho!
Yukon First Nation Chiefs on
Parliament Hill during the
delegation held in Ottawa in
1973.

Mining Reclamation
NND had the opportunity to assist the Elsa
Reclamation and Development Company Ltd.
(ERDC) by conducting several follow up studies and
field work in 2011 at the historic United Keno Hill
Mine Site (UKHM).The information collected was
added to the baseline information about the site. In
fact, there are several aquatic and terrestrial
environmental assessment reports available ranging
from 1985 to 2012 which document site conditions
and environmental monitoring data and describe the
aquatic environment of the Keno hill area.
The data was collected in several locations but have
focused on Christal Creek, Flat Creek, Lightning
Creek and the South McQuesten River. Numerous
fisheries investigations were undertaken with
experts in the field to evaluate the relative fish
abundance, the community composition, fish habitat,
and the metal uptake in fish tissue based on samples
collected from 1996 to 2010.
Cow moose protecting her two calves from a strange
canoe approaching them.
Picture Taken by Roy Buyck, June 2011
NND Traditional Territory
Other studies were focused on fish barrier
investigations in order to determine the nature and
the extent of fisheries usage in various local creeks.
Terrestrial effects assessments studies were
undertaken in the last four years and the reports
have been prepared. Those studies investigate the
extent of the dispersion of metal from the Elsa
tailings into the surrounding ecosystem.
The collection of additional data and the initiation of
follow up studies were essential to ensure that we
have valid information to proceed with the current
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment
(HHERA) for the historic Keno Hill Mine site. The
objective of the HHERA study is to complete an
analysis of the exposure to contamination in the
aquatic and terrestrial environments at the site.
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The HHERA is carried out to support, with due
diligence, the reclamation plan for the existing
state of the mine being developed by ERDC in
order to better predict what would be the most
appropriate course of action. We need to
determine if there are constituent levels present in
the ecosystem which could have an adverse effect
on animals and humans that may potentially use
the site and the environment.
In order to evaluate the current conditions at the
Keno Hill Mine site, as part of the risk assessment,
the team used data ranging from 2000 to 2012.
Those data included soil, water, vegetation,
berries, peat, fish, sediment and moose tissue
samples all collected within the UKHM site by
professionals and with participation from NND. All
the data were compiled within the last three years
to provide the closure planning team with
appropriate baseline information.
NND is looking forward to continue to assist ERDC
with the ongoing water sampling programs and
also with the upcoming soil and vegetation testing
which will occur at the site as part of the HHERA
study. NND and ERDC are planning to hold a
community meeting in Mayo in March to provide
information about the latest studies done at the site
and also to discuss potential closure options with
NND citizens. This meeting will be announced.
Stay tuned for more information about this
upcoming event. Posters will be distributed.
Elijah and advisors, standing on the steps of the
If you have any questions about the reclamation at
the Keno Hill Mine Site or if you have any
knowledge you wish to share with us, please feel
free to contact Josée Lemieux-Tremblay, the
mining reclamation coordinator for Na-Cho Nyak
Dun First Nations at 996-2265 Extension 117, email:
miningreclamation@nndfn.com and we will direct
you to the appropriate program person.
Submitted by Josée Lemieux-Tremblay
Mussi Cho!
Swans in a pond.
Picture taken by Josee lemieux-Tremblay
September 2011
NND Traditional Territory

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Update from Working Your Weight Program: Danica Wrench
A lot has been and will be happening with the Working
Your Weight program! First, Bobbie-Lee Melancon has
joined the Social Programs team and will be taking over as
the Working Your Weight Coordinator… this is very exciting
as she has many great ideas, is passionate about having
a healthy community, and knows Mayo really well. Danica
will continue to work part-time, and she will be teaching
the fitness and yoga classes. The individual/personal
programs will no longer be available. Here is a listing of
classes that are offered on a regular basis:
Mondays: 7:00 p.m. Women’s Beginner Fitness Circuit,
7:30 p.m. Women’s Intermediate Fitness Circuit at the
Community Hall: Beginner Circuit is 25 minutes in length
and all exercises are low-impact. Come try it out if you’ve
never exercised before! Dumbbells, exercise balls,
medicine balls and mat exercises will be introduced.
Intermediate circuit is 40 minutes in length and is geared
towards those who have some knowledge of exercise.
More higher-impact options are given, but adaptations for
each exercise (to make harder or easier) are available.
Come try it out!
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. Senior/Elder Fitness Class at
the Senior Center: A gentle, chair-based fitness class
focused on stretching, breathing, and strengthening.
Classes are short: 15-30 minutes in length. Stretching can
be done in the chair, and we use light dumbbells or
resistance bands to move the joints through their range of
motion in a safe, gentle and effective way.
12:15 Yoga at the Community Hall: A ½ hour lunchtime ,
get the blood flowing and re-charge for the rest of the
workday. Yoga has thousands of positive health effects on
the body and the mind. Mats are provided, but you can
bring your own if you have one.
5:00 Women’s Intermediate Fitness Circuit at the Community
Hall: see description above for Monday (same
class twice a week!)
Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. Yoga at the Community Hall: If
you like the ½ hour yoga on Wednesday, you will enjoy the
hour-long evening yoga. Practicing yoga for an hour offers
you the ability to stretch and relax deeper, and challenge
yourself in more difficult poses. Yoga is very individual
and you do only what feels good… if you are new to yoga,
no problem! Come and try it out, and you don’t force
yourself into any pose if it doesn’t feel right.
In addition to the regular classes, there are special events
happening:
*A Zumba instructor is coming up at the end of March
(hopefully! She was set to come in February but stayed
back because of icy roads). Zumba is a latin-inspired
dance type fitness class. Maureen will lead us through
some of the steps and through a class guaranteed to make
you smile, laugh and sweat at the same time! More
information will be coming in March.
*A Reiki (pronounced “RAY-key”) instructor will be
coming up on the first weekend in March. Reiki is a form of
energy healing. Energy Healing is a gentle and holistic
approach to well-being. It comes from an ancient therapy
of natural medicine which involves the intentional use of
energy to facilitate healing. It recognizes that the complex
patterns of energy within and around the body can become
out of balance with everyday stress, injury and illness.
Using a variety of hands-on and hands-off techniques, the
treatments are designed to clear energy blockages and to
promote a smooth and balanced flow of energy through the
energy centres or chakras of the body. In doing so, energy
healing restores the body to a harmonized state that can
increase the efficacy of other treatments. True healing is
experienced through awareness of breath, energy flow in
the body, and entering deeper dimensions of relaxation.
Susanne will be here on Friday March 2 and staying
through until March 4 th or 5 th . There are spots available to
get a session done on yourself, as well as spots available to
learn how to do this on yourself or your loved ones.
*Joanne Van Bibber is a Registered Massage Therapist and
will be coming back up to Mayo soon. She was also all set
to come up for massages in January but with the cold
temperatures had to reschedule as her car wouldn’t make it
up here. Look for more information coming soon.
Cheers to you all on your own personal quests for good
health!
Danica
Yoga is a great way to
re-energize and de-stress.
Yoga is very individual and
you do only what feels
good. If you are new to
yoga, no problem! Come
and try it out. Don’t force
yourself into any pose if it
doesn’t feel right.

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Kids Corner: Coloring Page!

Job Opportunities
Nacho Nyak Dun is currently seeking:
Heritage Officer
On-call Janitor
Administration & Operational
Services Manager
Please submit cover letter and resume
to Human Resource Administrator
Michelle Peter
at mpeter@nndfn.com
See NND website for more details.
www.nndfn.com
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The Adäka Cultural Festival will bring Yukon First Nations artists together with artists from around the world to share and
celebrate their creativity and culture with a local, national and international audience. From June 22-28, over 100
performing and visual artists will gather on the waterfront in downtown Whitehorse to participate in a vibrant program of
events including traditional & contemporary music, dance & drumming, art exhibitions, artist demonstrations, cultural
presentations, workshops and seminars, drumming circles, fiddling, storytelling, a community feast and more.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Application is open to traditional and contemporary emerging and master Aboriginal artists from Canada and Alaska in the
following categories:
• Visual Art
• Traditional Craft
• Music
• Dance
• Traditional Drumming/Dancing
• Storytelling
• Film/Media Art
• Theatre
First nation of
Nacho Nyak Dun
PO Box 220
Mayo, Yukon Y0B 1M0
PH: 867.996.2265
Fax: 867.996.2267
heritagemgr@nndfn.com
NND CELEBRATED THE 17TH
ANNIVERSARY OF “SIGNING DAY”
ON FEBRUARY 14TH, 2012. AN
IMPORTANT MILESTONE IN THE FIRST
NATION’S HISTORY.
THE OFFICE WILL BE
CLOSED ON
APRIL 6TH & APRIL 9TH
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Please contact Joella in Heritage at 867-996-2265 ext. 116 to apply.
Any questions
Comments or
suggestions?
We want to hear
From you!
Email: heritagemgr@nndfn.com
Or call: 867.996.2265 Ext 116
Mussi Cho!