Education

MISSION STATEMENT OF NA-CHO NYAK DUN

The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun is committed to ensuring that its citizens receive equal access to educational opportunities and outcomes in accordance with their needs. This includes support for those at risk, the upgrading of basic skills, vocational training and formal education. As well, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun is committed to promoting traditional forms of education and learning as equal alternatives to current methods.

OBJECTIVE
The objective of the NND Education & Training Department is to support Na-Cho Nyak Dun Citizens to gain access to be reintroduced into the workforce by obtaining training with the qualifications and skills needed to pursue individual careers; and to contribute to the achievement of Self Government and economic self-reliance.

WHO QUALIFIES?
You have to be a registered NND Status or Benefiticary, you can be employed or unemployed.  A copy of your status card for proof or letter from enrollment, as a NND Beneficiary, must be provided with your application.

HOW TO APPLY
You can apply in person, or contact us by E-mail, you can get an application from our office. For information, please contact our office.  You will be notified within 3 to 5 days of your receipt, whether your application has been approved or disapproved.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING

- Application form for NND Post Secondary Education or Application Form for Community Training;
- Copy of your Status card or verfication from NND Enrollment Department;
- A letter of acceptance from your education institution;
- Latest transcript is required with Application;
- Program outline of the courses, you would like to take; and
- All your personal information is required, all files are keep confidential.

If you have an email address we can email forms to you or you can download from our website.

WHO IS IN THE DEPARTMENT AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

MANAGER OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, YOUTH AND DAYCARE

In June of 2006 the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun, adopted a new organization chart to develop a new department to have Education, Heriage, youth and Daycare under one Director.  My name is Roberta Hager, I am Northern Tutchone from the Wolf Clan and started working in the department as of August 2006.  I am responsible to oversee and direct programs.  I work on proposal, report writing and do presentation to the Annual Assemblies and to Chief and council on matters related to this department.  We have lots of invitiatives happening.  Yukon College has created a Presidents Advisory Committee, to consult with First Nation on what training is important to the First Nation. 

The Yukon First Nation Advisory Committee meeting 4 times a year to go over Education issues that deal with K4 to grade 12, they have currently developed a Grade 5 Goverance Manuel and have start the pilot project, First Nations 12 is also being done this year.  The First Nations curricumlum have been working on developing booklets that reflect First Nation citizens and culture.  A new document has been develop on Students succeeding and accomplishing their dreams. This will assist the Department of Education to move forward with First Nation as part of the process.  I also sit on the School Council, attend monthly meetings to review the school plan and to ensure that NND’s culture is incorporated into the school system.  We would like to have more elders work with us to work in the school and on culture activities.  If you’re interested in attending any meetings, please let me know.  Mussi Cho

You can contact the Manager of Education:
Phone: (867) 996-2265, Ext. 136
Fax:    (867) 996-2028
Email:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

NND AHRDA, NND POST SECONDARY AND COMMUNITY TRAINING

Teri Buyck is the NND AHRDA and Post Secondary Education Coordinator. Teri is responsible for Student applications,  community training and ensures that all documentation are included.  Requests are forwarded to the Director for review and then monthly allocation set out in the NND Education Policy.  Every August the applications for school supplies is available on NND website, this is a subsidy for parents to assistance with supplies.  Process request for graduates from high school and post secondary students.  Reports monthly to Director. Teri has to liaison with HRDC, Social Assistance, Finance and Personnel Officer. 

The Post Secondary Program is governed by Post Secondary Education Policy, adopted June 17, 2008 and by the NND Constitution.

You can contact the AHRDA Coordinator at:
Phone: (867) 996-2265 Ext. 137
Fax:    (867) 996-2028
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

COMMUNITY EDUCATION LIAISION COORDINATOR

Joanne Buyck is the CELC for the First Nation of NND,  the CELC is responsible for liaisoning between JVC Administor and JVC teachers, NND parents and the First Nation Education Director.  Assisting the teachers with culture activities and forms.  Attend meetings concerning students and parents.  Informing the Education Director of any policies changes within JVC.  Coordinate yearly events on behalf of the NND Education Dept.  Assist school staff with parent/teacher interviews. Ensure that the Education Department has stats and enrollment list for students for NND for school supplies.  Provide food for learning, snacks for the students at JVC.

If you have any concerns with your child’s education, please contact the teacher first, if you are not content with the results, contact the Principal, and then school council.

You can contact the CELC at:
Phone: (867) 996-2804
Fax:    (867) 996-2116
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Y0UTH & RECREATION COORDINATOR

The First Nation is seeking assistant with program for youth or after school project, if you are interested, please submit your name to the Education office.

The Youth & Recreation Coodinator,  will be responsible to coordinate the Youth Council, hold regular meetings at least once a month, assist the youth with fundraising events, host workshops or recreational activites.  Work with Heritage and Culture to ensure youth are getting the traditional knowledge of Northern Tutchone.

The Youth & Recreation Coordinator’s postion is currently vacant,  but you can contact the Education Manager at 996-2265.

You can contact the Youth Coordinator at:
Phone: (867) 996-2265, Ext 139
Fax:    (867) 996-2028
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

YTG Culture Inclusion Funding

The First Nation will receive about $10,000.00 a school year, to promote NND history & culture in the school.  We also have funding to sponser an Elder to spend a day in school or if you have a traditional project you would like an elder to help you with. Please submit the form to the NND CELC, Joanne Buyck at the School.

So if any NND Citizens have a interesting project, please contact me if you need more information.

Documents

Education Policy
NND Education Dept Citizen Info Booklet
School Supplies Application
Post Secondary Application
Client Information Form
EI Claim Form
Youth Student Recreation Fund Policy
Community Training Form
Youth Recreation Fund Application
Graduation Request Form
Staff Training Form

Apryl Olsen
Daycare Coordinator - Telephone: (867) 996-2190

Joanne Buyck
CELC - Telephone: (867) 996-2804

Roberta Hager
Education, Youth, & Daycare Manager - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 136

Teri Buyck
PSE/AHRDA - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 137

Youth Coordinator
Youth Coordinator - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 139