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
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
In March, Council passed thirteen resolutions covering a number of areas. You can download a searchable document containing resolutions passed by Council from January to March 2024 below. New Council Resolutions are added here and to the downloadable document each month.
52. Chief and Council Leadership on Traditional Territory
51. Home and Community Care Van Use Policy
50. Payment of Old Crow Development Corporation Obligations and Indefinite Suspension of Operations
49. Disbursement Committee Recommendation to Council
48. 2024 Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Porcupine River Chinook Fishery
47. Community Committee Agreement with Yukon First Nation School Board
46. Location for the Housing Warehouse and Assembly Shop and required relocation of arena
45. Rescinding May 2024 Community Emergency Declaration
44. Disbursement Committee Recommendation to Council
43. Disbursement Committee Recommendation to Council
42. Changes to the VGFN Human Resources Policies Manual
41. Appointments to the Constitution Review and Legislation Development Committee
40. Amendment to Section 17 of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Self-Government Agreement
39. Chief and Council Leadership on Traditional Territory
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