Ha Kus Teyea a huge success! - Teslin Tlingit Council

Voice of the
Teslin Tlingit
Council
INSIDE
Preparing for
the pandemic
— page 5
Janet Smellie/TTC Staff Photo
Ha Kus Teyea a huge success!
Eric Morris
new Regional Chief of
Assembly of First Nations
— page 3
August 2009
Teslin gets hit
hard with forest
fire activity
— page 4
— pages 6-10
photo courtesy of Mildred Jackson

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PUBLIC NOTICE
2009 SALMON SEASON
Concerns over salmon stock declines have prompted
General Council of Teslin Tlingit Council to sanction a
partial closure on the Yukon River Chinook salmon
fishery by Teslin Tlingit Citizens for the 2009 season.
Citizens are limited to 10 salmon per household, to a
maximum of 225 salmon in total and are asked to
harvest their fish on the weekends.
TTC would like to recognize and acknowledge the
sacrifice and commitment made by Citizens in order to
preserve the salmon, and ensure their existence for
future generations.
Gùná�chîsh.
September Meetings
August 31 - Management Board
September 9 - Executive Council
September 14 - Management Board
September 21 - Executive Council
September 28 - Management Board
Voice of the Teslin
Tlingit Council
Issue 4, Volume 2
August 2009
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Morris wins term as
AFN Regional Chief
Former TTC Chief Executive Officer Eric Morris
stole the show at the close of CYFN’s Annual General
Assembly on July 16.
Morris, who had challenged incumbent Rick O’Brien
to an election for the Regional Chief of the Assembly of
First Nations, won the race when he received 34 votes
to O’Brien’s 27.
“I was nervous and it was anyone’s guess as to what
would happen,” Morris said shortly after the ballots
were counted.
While the winner required 60 per cent of the vote,
Morris and O’Brien had agreed before the vote that
whoever lost would concede the election.
O’Brien, who had been the AFN’s Yukon vice-chief
since 2003, conceded defeat after Morris collected the
majority of votes.
“Rick has done so much for us over the last six years,
and I was amazed by what he was able to accomplish”
Morris told delegates after winning.
“I feel that’s the strength that I will require to do what
needs to be done.”
Janet Smellie/TTC Staff Photo
August 2009
Eric Morris is congratulated
by Rick
O’Brien on July 16,
soon after O’Brien
conceded defeat to
Morris.
O’Brien was quick to congratulate Morris and said,
“I’m behind you 100 per cent. Anything I can do to
help you in any shape or form, don’t hesitate to call.”
CYFN Grand Chief Andy Carvill welcomed Morris,
and said he looked forward to the vision he will bring
to the AFN.
“I know you will serve us well. You will bring integrity
to that office, and you will continue to carry on
that job and that legacy.”
Morris’ term will be three years.
He said he will travel to Yukon communities to gather
consensus on First Nations’ views about the AFN.
“My being able to have a presence in the communities
is going to shed some light on some of the roles
and possible responsibilities that we might be able to
assist with from a community perspective,” he said.
No sooner had the results been made public when
a lineup of well-wishers that circled the gymnasium
formed to congratulate Morris.
Congratulations, Eric, for another job well done!
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Recent rains have helped stifle fire activity in the Teslin
district. As of August 19, 2009, fires in the Teslin Complex,
burning on the south side of Teslin Lake, had claimed 6,100
hectares. The Quiet Lake Fire, 25 kilometres east of Quiet
lake, was an estimated 635 hectares in size as of that date.
Teslin was one of the hardest regions hit in the Yukon in
early August when five forest fires started in the region.
George Maratos, Fire Information Officer with Yukon
Government, says the rain has been extremely helpful in
downsizing the fires, not only in the Teslin area but across
the Yukon. As of August 19, all regions remained at a Low
Forest Danger rating, accept for Haines Junction which was
listed as Moderate.
He says during the peak period of the Teslin-area fires
they deployed 12 firefighters with the Wildland Fire Management
division, who had the assistance of six Teslin Volunteer
firefighters. He said regular tours of the fire were made via
helicopter.
Doug Hogan, TTC’s Executive Director made one of the
first flights to assess the fires. He says the initial concern was
to ensure that heritage sites and cabins were protected. He
says while emergency measures to protect buildings across
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Mother Nature helps
settle fire activity
Teslin area fires reduced to “Low” danger rating
as of August 18, 2009
An increase in precipitation in the Teslin area has helped reduce smoke and stifle the five active fires in the area. This
photo, taken August 1, 2009, shows the beginning of one of the fires on the south side of Teslin Lake. Inset: Photo taken on
July 31 from an air patrol.
the lake were put in place, no action was needed.
Hogan says immediate measures were also taken to assist
anyone who suffered due to the amount of smoke that drifted
across the lake.
He adds the one benefit to these fires will be the improvement
to the moose habitat in the region.
“Moose are extremely well adapted to the early stages after
a fire when the vegetation tends to grow back in abundance.
Willows are one of their key food species,” Hogan says, adding,
“We’ll not only see a healthier moose population in the
future, but greater numbers because the habitat will also improve.”
Maratos says Wildland Fire Management would like to
thank all Teslin residents for cooperating during the peak of
the fires.
“We were really pleased with how cooperative Teslin residents
were in dealing with it. People in the area aren’t accustomed
to fire activity of this magnitude. It was very visible
to the community, but it was in a wilderness zone where
the likelihood of it jumping the lake (to the village) was extremely
unlikely.”
“We know the situation was serious and we really noticed
the support of the community.”

Planning for the pandemic
Public meeting held to discuss action plan for H1N1 Virus
The Yukon’s Department of Health Social Services and
TTC’s Health & Social Department hosted a special dinner
earlier this month to raise awareness of the H1N1 (Human
Swine Influenza) now surfacing in Canada.
About a dozen Citizens showed up for the meeting held at
the RecPlex on August 5th.
Both governments have been working together to come up
with a game plan to deal with the pandemic should it arrive
in Teslin.
Brian Kitchen, Director of Policy for Yukon Government’s
Department of Health & Social Services says a pandemic
will not only affect the Health Care system but all key players
in the community.
“All governments need to think how the pandemic is going
to affect their community in regards to the ability to deliver
essential services,” Kitchen said, adding, “It requires collaboration
and coordination and support by health care workers,
governments and the community.”
Jean Kapala, CYFN’s Pandemic Planner for First Nations
says a template is being developed for all First Nation communities
to help them deal with upcoming flu season.
H1N1 is a new influenza virus made up of mixture of genes
derived from human, pig and avian strains. It is a respiratory
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illness that causes symptoms similar to those of regular human
seasonal influenza. The World Health Organization is
now working on a vaccine for the H1N1 and it’s expected to
be available for use during the coming winter flu season.
Kapala says all Yukoners are being advised to get their regular
flu shot, should the vaccine for the H1N1 not be ready
in time for flu season.
During the meeting there was a special video which relayed
a message from Dr. Brendan Hanley, Yukon’s Chief
Medical Officer.
Hanley said the territory is continuing to monitor the spread
and character of the virus across the country, and within the
Yukon to make sure the Yukon is prepared for “anything that
might come at us in the fall.”
Hanley cautioned Yukon residents to be rigorous with hand
washing and added that anyone with flu like symptoms
should stay at home for at least a week. Symptoms are similar
to seasonal flu, including cough, fever, headache, sore
throat, fatigue, muscle ache and runny nose.
“I remind Yukon residents that hand washing is the single
most important way to avoid getting the flu. We can all help
to protect each other and by coughing or sneezing into our
arms,” Hanley added.
TTC’s Health & Social Director Kelly Morris, Teslin Health Centre Nurse Melinda Arnett, CYFN’s Jean Kapala, Yukon
Government’s Health & Social Services staff: Karen Archbell, Director of Quality Assurance & Risk Managment, Michelle
Christen-Toews, with Community Services, Brian Kitchen, Director of Policy and TTC’s Health Manager Lori Joe were on
hand at a public pandemic planning meeting August 5, 2009 at the RecPlex.
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Hà Kus Teyea Celebration
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Teslin leaders, Chief Peter Johnston, Kukhhittan Clan Leader Jimmy Johnston, Executive
Elder John Peters Sr., Deshitan Executive Councillor Alex Oakley, and Deputy Chief
John Peters Jr., led the opening ceremonies on July 22, 2009.
“Part of the Land,
Part of the Water.”
Photos by
Janet Smellie,
Linda Magill
& Gord Curran
Teslin’s David Johnston, Georgina Sydney, Aggie Johnston and Mary Rose Sydney provided
the drumming during the opening ceremonies.

Annie Johnston watches Della Cheney at
the beginning of the Cedar Bark Weaving
Program. Annie, Jim Kirk and Annie Smarch
completed the week-long workshop. Cheny,
is from Alaska and is an accomplished artist
in many mediums.
Atlin Elder Mary Anderson holds the salmon during
the Salmon Welcoming Ceremony.
August 2009
A replica of George Johnston’s
1928 car was used during the opening
ceremonies. His direct descendants
Sam Johnston and Lorraine
Porter were chauffeured by Richard
Dewhurst. After purchasing the car
in 1928 George Johnston readied
four miles of crude road — road
that 13 years later was to become
part of the Alaska Highway north.
TTC purchased this replica from
Carol Geddes who used this car in
her National Film Board film ‘Picturing
a People.”
Teslin artist Margaret Douville volunteered her time
during the Celebration to teach tourists and fellow Citizens
moose hide tanning.
Taku River First Nation provided enough salmon for
two feasts and enough to be smoked to give away during
the Celebration.
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Hundreds of tourists joined in the Celebration,
especially in the evenings for the feasts
and nightly entertainment that each community
provided. At right, TTC Volunteer Jackie
Smarch joins fellow volunteer servers during
the dinner hosted by Teslin Tlingit Council.
Blanket dances were held nightly during the Celebration. Here, Doug Smarch Jr. heads to the stage while
the Taku Kwan Dancers from Atlin performs.
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Wayne Carlick of
the Taku Kwan
Dancers provides
the lead drum
during Atlin’s night
to entertain.
August 2009
At left: Victoria Fred with the Dak’Ka Kwaan Dancers based in
Carcross. The dance group (also above) has been performing for
many years throughout the Yukon and Canada.
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Members of the
Ha Kus Teyea Celebration
Committee would like to
offer its heartfelt thanks to
the following volunteers and
staff for all their hard work:
Executive Council:
Chief Peter Johnston
Deputy Chief John Peters Jr.
Executive Elder John Peters Sr.
Councillor Alex Oakley
Councillor Clara Jules
Councillor Duane Gastant’ Aucoin
(Committee Member)
Councillor Kim Smarch
Councillor Krystyn Geddes
Councillor Clara Jules
Aaron Johnson
Aaron Smarch
Adeline Webber
Alex Dickson
Alex Oakley
Allen Fox
Annie Smarch
Rob Anderson
Benjamin Schleifman
Bernie Wolfe
Bert Goodvin
Bev Morris
Blake Lepine
Bob Magill
Bonnie Walker
Carl Sidney
Carl Smarch
Carlene Hycha
Charlene Eagleshield (Sweetgrass)
Charlotte Jackson
Chiefy Smarch
Clarissa Hudson
Clayton Carlick (Atlin)
Corrine Johnston
Coyne Shepherd
Dakota Hogan
Dakota Inglis (Whitehorse
Dalyce Huot
Dan Morin
Dan Shorty
Darlene Skookum
Deke
Della Cheney
Denise Johnston
Diana Knopp
Dick Dewhurst
Donna Dickson
Donna Geddes
Doug Jack Jr. (Atlin)
Doug Smarch Jr.
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Earl Douville
Elaine Shorty-Committee Member
Eric Morris- Committee Member
Natasha Fox
Georgina Sydney
Gordon Reed
Heather Callaghen
Isabelle Dewhurst
James Smarch
Jane Smarch
Janet Smellie
Jenna McClements
Jimmy Johnston
Jody Sidney
Joe Jackson
Joey Smarch
John Dewhurst
John McCormick
Marvin Johnson
Joseph Jack (Atlin)
Joshua Johnny
Johnny Bob
Juanita Kremer
Kai Knorr
Kara Lepine
Karl Blattmann
Kelly Morris (Tents, BBQ, & Mule)
Ken Bailey-1st Volunteer to Sign up!
Jim Bailey
Kendra Sallis
Kenn Roberts
Kim Melton
Kim Smarch
Lena Sidney
Leon Jules
Leslie Jackson
Linda Sidney
Linda Magill
Lisa Boutilier
Lisa Dewhurst
Lori Joe
Louise Gordon - Atlin
Madeleine Jackson
Marcelo Giaccaglia
Margaret Douville
Marianne Morris
Marilyn Jenson
Marion Sheldon
Marty Morberg
Mary Bob
Mary Lou
Mary Rose Sidney
Megan Jensen
Michael Miller (Ontario)
Mickayla Wolfe
Mike Callaghan
Mike Cloutier
Mike Gergel
Mike Hodgson
Mike Jr. Point (Atlin)
Mildred Jackson
Minnie Clarke
Nathan Bob
Nick Hogan
Pat Jack (Atlin)
Pat Wiens
Patrick Ryan
Patsy Johnston
Patty Wiseman
Pearl Keenan-Committee Member
Randy Koe
Reg Clark
Rita Grant
Rob Gareau
Roderick Dewhurst
Robin Smarch
Ronnie Bob
Sam Johnston-Committee Member
Sarah Fox
Sharon Shorty
Sharon Sterritt
Sonja Jackson
Stephanie Sidney
Sue Greetham (Marsh Lake)
Terrance
Theresa Miller (Ontario)
Thomas Hycha
Tim Dewhurst
Tip Evans
Trisha Boutlier
Tyler Clark
Tyrone Sidney
Vicky Bob
Wanda Jackson
Wayne Carlick
Wilfred Johnston
William Jack (Atlin) -
Wilma Magill
Wilmonica Vanbibber
Winnie Peterson
Winston Jackson
Yoko Furukawa (Japan)
Yudii Mercredi
Zachery ( The Little Drummer Boy)

Deslin
DIGEST
TTC assists with CYFN Restructuring
TTC’s Deputy Chief John Peters Jr. has been busy over
the last year with the restructuring of the Council of
Yukon First Nations (CYFN).
The CYFN, headed by Grand Chief Andy Carvill
was originally founded to primarily assist Yukon First
Nations settle their land claims. This role is largely
fulfilled now as 10 of the 11 Yukon First Nations that
currently belong to CYFN, including the Teslin Tlingit
Council, have settled their land claims.
The Task Force is looking at ways to eventually dissolve
CYFN and establish a new central organization that can
better serve its members. During its existence CYFN
has evolved into an organization that delivers over
420 programs and services that could be transferred
down to the individual First Nations, unless it is more
economically feasible to share the program or service
and keep it at a centralized level.
The task force made a presentation at the CYFN
Annual General Assembly in July.
Final recommendations from the restructuring task
force are expected to be made in the Fall.
July 2009
Janet Smellie/TTC Staff Photo
TTC’s Deputy Chief John Peters Jr. is a member of CYFN’s Restructuring Task Force.
He’s joined with Daryn Leas, CYFN’s Legal Counsel at the CYFN’s Annual General Assembly
in July.
Call for Youth interested
in Leadership Opportunities
The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) is looking
for 8 Aboriginal youth to participate in the Yukon
First Nations 2010 Youth Leadership Program (YF-
NYLP) and become ambassadors at Yukon First Nations
2010 (YFN2010) events at the Vancouver 2010
Winter Games.
Yukon First Nations artists, performers, entrepreneurs,
youth and elders will join First Nations, Inuit and Métis
from across Canada at the “world’s biggest potlatch” at
the Aboriginal Pavilion and other events surrounding the
2010 Winter Games. CYFN is planning a wide range of
programming that will celebrate and showcase Yukon
First Nations people, arts and culture on the world stage.
YFN2010 programming will run from Feb 17 – 24 and
will include: live performances, art and sport demonstrations,
exhibitions, art markets, a business showcase,
youth and elders programming and more. Requirements
include being between 19-29 years of age, be of aboriginal
ancestry and demonstrates and possess leadership
qualities and be recognized with your community as a
role model. For a complete list of requirements and application
form at www.2010iyg.com
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Tlingit Elder to Receive
Council of the Federation Literacy Award
This year’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award
will go to Elder Emma Sam for her contribution to literacy
in the Tlingit language.
The award recognizes learners, educators, volunteers
and community groups for outstanding achievement and
excellence in literacy. This year, the award acknowledges
the work of an elder for a lifetime of promoting
literacy in a First Nations language.
Emma Sam was born to David and Rosie Johnston of
the Teslin Tlingit First Nation. Emma is of the Ishkhitaan
clan whose crest is the Frog. Her Tlingit name is
Wakhsâni.
“I congratulate Emma Sam on her outstanding contributions
to literacy,” Premier Dennis Fentie said, following
his announcement on August 5, 2009.
“The Yukon government understands the importance
of supporting Yukon First Nations languages and cultures,
and we are honoured to recognize Emma Sam’s
valuable contribution to keeping the Tlingit language
alive in Yukon.”
“Emma Sam has shown great leadership in teaching
the Tlingit language, in writing publications in Tlingit
and in her mentorship of students,” said Rouble.
“This work is vital to maintaining the Tlingit language
and culture. On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I
would like to congratulate her for her exceptional work
as a teacher and role model.”
“I always say that I do this work because I love it. My
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Tlingit Elder Emma Sam will be
honoured with this year’s Council
of the Federation Literacy Award on
September 8, 2009 at a special ceremony
in Whitehorse.
Photo courtesy of Whitehorse Star
Tlingit language isn’t doing anybody any good if I keep
it to myself. I have to pass my language on so it will be
carried down through the generations,” Sam said.
“Our language has been with us forever, and it will be
with us in the future,” Sam added. “I try to share our
language with anybody that wants to learn. Our classes
are free to all people, not only Tlingit people, and
there’s no charge.”
“It has been a great honour for Whitehorse Aboriginal
Women’s Circle to nominate Mrs. Emma Sam for this
award and to see that she will be receiving the award,”
Adeline Webber, president of Whitehorse Aboriginal
Women’s Circle said.
“Emma’s contribution to preserving and teaching the
Tlingit language is most deserving of this national and
local recognition. On behalf of our board and membership,
I would like to sincerely congratulate Emma.”
Emma has been teaching Tlingit language in the Whitehorse
area for many years. She began teaching language
at Kishwoot Hall during women’s sewing classes and
was one of the early language teachers in Whitehorse
schools. Emma worked for 13 years with the Aboriginal
Language Services of the Government of Yukon as
a translator and interpreter.
The premier will present Mrs. Sam with the Council
of the Federation Literacy Award Medal at a special
ceremony in Whitehorse on International Literacy Day,
September 8, 2009. Past Yukon Council of the Federation
Literacy Award winners are George Green, Rock
Brisson, Patty Wiseman and Gordon Hardie.

Tiga Talk Comes to Teslin
Teslin pre-schoolers will be going national on an upcoming
episode of TIGA TALK!
TIGA TALK!, targeted at children aged 2-5, is a sweet,
entertaining series that combines live action with a
magic puppet world using music and imaginary play to
explore sounds and language
The program follows Tiga, a plush wolf-pup toy, as he
accompanies Kokum (Grandma in Cree) on her visits
to First Nation Communities across Canada exploring
language and culture with young children and with
community Elders.
Irene Green, who plays Kokum in the series was in
Teslin in June to film at upcoming episode with preschoolers
at the Teslin Daycare.
“What’s unique about the show is that Tiga’s secret,
Boating Safety
By Sept 15 2009, all boat operators will be required
by law to hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Card
To get your card, you are required to take a supervised
online exam with a $50 fee. The Teslin campus
of Yukon College is offering free supervision of the
exam and help with studying.
For information on obtaining study material and taking
the exam please call Yukon College at 390-8800.
Study sessions will be provided based on interest.
August 2009
Irene Green (with Tiga) films
on location with Teslin children
for an upcoming episode of Tiga
Talk!, a popular children’s show
on APTN. The show, filmed in Teslin,
is set to air before Christmas
2009.
Janet Smellie/TTC Staff Photo
is that he and his puppet cohorts Gertie Gopher and
Gavin the Goose, come alive when all adults leave the
room.”
Along with filming at the Teslin Daycare, the crew
also filmed Teslin fisherman Carl Sidney while he
taught the kids how to set a fish net.
The program is expected to air on APTN this fall.
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2009
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Health & Wellness
By Michael K. McIsaac
Wellness Counsellor
Hello Everyone,
As you read this article it is late August. We are starting
to mourn the passing of summer. You may be tired
after working hard on the Celebration and now Potlach
planning and preparation is underway. This may cause
you to start remembering the ones who have left us,
resulting in you feeling depressed. It is normal to feel
a little sad at this time of year even a little depressed
especially if your family has lost a loved one recently.
However, no one likes to feel depressed all the time.
Below are some suggestions on how to work through
depression.
DEPRESSION IS ONE OF THE MOST COM-
MON PROBLEMS IN RECOVERY. BY ITS VERY
NATURE, IT IS DISCOURAGING AND SEEMS
DEFEATING. THERE ARE SOME THINGS
YOU CAN DO TO ASSIST IN WORKING IT
THROUGH.
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AIDS FOR WORKING
THROUGH DEPRESSION
1. Accept some depression as normal and allow yourself
to have it. (Some of it will be experienced as fatigue in
recovery.)
2. Share it with someone who is supportive and can help
you understand it.
3. Let people know that you are feeling down so that they
won’t expect as much from you.
4. Remember that you will feel differently another day.
Life will not feel as hopeless or unpleasant as it does right
now.
5. Engage in physical activity, especially vigorous activity.
6. Engage in more pleasurable activities. (You may have
to force yourself for a while.)
Counsellor’s
CORNER
7. Look at losses in your life that you may not have worked
through.
8. Look for hidden anger that you are hiding from yourself
or others.
9. Look for hidden guilt. You may be punishing yourself.
Better to make some reparations (fix things).
10. Cut unrealistic expectations down to size (about yourself
or others). Try living within realistic limits.
11. Stop being unrealistically negative in your thinking.
Try to make a more realistic appraisal of things. (You
might make a list of the positive aspects of yourself or
your life.)
12. Cut large tasks down into small pieces and try to accomplish
the small pieces, so that things become more
achievable, and you can experience successes. (Don’t
take on too much.)
13. Examine the consequences of giving up on depression.
You may be avoiding the problems of success.
14. If you can’t do these things on your own and you can’t
shake your depression, then you may want to get some
professional help in understanding and working through
a depression.
I welcome any questions you have about counseling services
or want to discuss challenges that you are experiencing
that may be affecting your work, home life, or
other relationships. Please take advantage of my offer in
June’s Deslin Neek to anonymously submit questions if
you aren’t comfortable discussing in person.
Michael K. McIsaac
Wellness Counsellor
Tel: (867) 390.2532 ext. 517
Cell: (867) 334.7240
Fax: (867) 390.2165
Email: Mike.McIsaac@ttc-teslin.com

Co u n S E l l I n G
Mike McIsaac, TTC’s Wellness Counsellor
has now opened an office at the
Forestry House. If you need his assistance,
please contact him at 390-2532
ext. 517.
El D E r S ME E T I n G
The TTC Elder’s Council meet the
first Monday of every second month
at the Heritage Centre. For more information
contact Robert Lee Jackson
at 390-2532 ext. 246.
Wa n T E D
Teslin Tlingit Council is looking for
a TTC representative for the Teslin
Emergency Measure Organization
(EM0). If your interested in this volunteer
position, please contact Gord
Curran at 390-2532 ext. 498.
CorrECTIon
In the TTC’s 2009 Annual Report’s
“Collection Development Highlights”
section in the Heritage & Language
report it should have been noted that
the 22-foot Turner Boat, originally
owned by Boson Smith was donated
by the Dakh’lawedi Clan. We apologize
for any confusion this error may
have caused.
h E r I Ta G E C E n T r E
The Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre
will be returning to seasonal hours on
September 1. The Centre will be open
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call
Lisa Dewhurst at 390-2532 ext. 382
for more information.
CoMMunITY ClIPBoarD
Chief Peter Johnston and Eric Morris attended the Pole Raising Ceremony
in Carcross, Yukon earlier this month. Carcross-Tagish First
Nation held the ceremony to honour two new poles (Eagle and Wolf)
to their community. The poles were carved by Tlingit artist Keith Wolfe
Smarch.
Attention
August 2009
photo courtesy of G. Elaine Shorty
TTC Citizens
TTC is currently updating its Citizen
mailing list as well as its e-mail address
list. If you have moved and (or) would
like to be added to our mailing and
e-mail list please let us know. Please
call 390-2532 or e-mail us at
reception@ttc-teslin.com
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Janet Smellie/TTC Staff Photos
Traditional Tlingit song and dance events were held throughout the Celebration. Top: TTC’s Executive Council members
with the Alaska delegation. Top Left: Chief Peter Johnston and his daughter Samantha during the Tlingit Idol
competition. Centre: Ishkitan Clan Leader Sam Johnston leads the dancers out of the Great Hall following Opening
Ceremonies. Right: Yanyedi Citizen Richard Sidney follows.