We are the Vuntut Gwitchin.
With boundless pride in our ancient cultural heritage and ancestral homelands, we exercise our inherent right to self-government, to take the responsibility for the general welfare of our citizens, and to provide for the good government of our community, lands and resources.
—Preamble, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Constitution
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The First Reading of the Draft Third Appropriation Act for 2024-25 will be held at 5 pm, Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Darius Elias Community Hall.
The Second Reading of the Act will be held at 5 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
You can download the Draft Third Appropriation Act for 2024-25 here.
Message from the Chief
Drin Gwiinzii Shalak Naii,
Since we began our term in office in January 2023, Chief and Council has prioritized measures to support the mental health and wellness of our community; balance the government’s budget; develop and implement fair and clearly defined policies for the Administration; and build up the branches of government envisioned by our Constitution.
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Meetings of the Executive Committee of Elders
The Executive Committee of Elders met a number of times in January and February to discuss ongoing community concerns, most importantly, the ongoing mental health and substance abuse crisis.
Intergovernmental Meetings - The Yukon River Panel
The Yukon River Panel, which makes recommendations to management entities on both sides of the U.S./Canada border concerning the conservation and management of salmon originating in Canada, met in Whitehorse in January. Stanley Njootli Sr, Jeffrey Peter and Elizabeth MacDonald participated in the week of meetings as Vuntut Gwitchin representatives and technical advisors.
Community Safety Planning with House of Wolf and Associates
In December 2023, Council met with Gina Nagano, the founder of Shëzo Zhúr (House of Wolf) and Associates. House of Wolf works with Indigenous communities to develop attainable ways to improve safety through pro-active social infrastructure development and assistance.
New Council Resolutions
You can download a searchable document containing resolutions passed by Council from January to July 2024 below. New Council Resolutions are added to the website and to this searchable PDF document each month.
69. Second Appropriation Act 2024-25
56. Disbursement Committee Recommendation to Council
55. Disbursement Committee Recommendation to Council
54. Continuation of Community Emergency Declaration and Order Regarding Dangerous Offender
53. Chief and Council Leadership on Traditional Territory
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