Governance

The Governance Department represents the centre of the medicine wheel: the self, the will, the volition.

The Governance Department is responsible for implementing the final and self-government agreements, including ongoing negotiation, legislation, and policy development. This Department also supports the governing bodies of C/TFN: General Council, Executive Council, Elders Council, Justice Council, Family Council and Youth Council. Clan development and support, along with citizenship and registry, is primarily managed through Governance.

Governance is also the main liaison to other governments (First Nations, Territorial, Federal) and organizations (Council of Yukon First Nations, Assembly of First Nations, etc).

Mission

The Governance office shall bring inspiration and innovation to Carcross/Tagish First Nation and be a model of excellence in Self Government; providing safe, progressive and well-planned governing services delivered in a respectful manner reflective of our core values: selflessness, honour, respect, courage, integrity, knowledge, compassion and honesty.

The Governance office shall assist C/TFN Citizens in attaining and maintaining a higher standard of government services and opportunities which will provide equal benefits and possibilities for a balanced community.

By overseeing the main mission of Carcross/Tagish First Nation set by our Elders, the Governance office is the pulse to the organization by maintaining a balanced structure of the government.

Vision

To have a transparent, accountable government with well informed Citizens and Clans. To offer opportunities and services to C/TFN Citizens by ensuring a well balanced lifestyle for the generations to come.

The Fairness Coordinator

Similar to an Ombudsperson, the Fairness Coordinator is an advocate for fairness, who can assist Citizens, Employees and concerned community members with their complaints about the C/TFN Government. The Fairness Coordinator does not replace any C/TFN decision maker, service delivery or appeal process, but can work with individuals if they believe they have not been treated fairly after raising a complaint. If you have a complaint but are unsure of what to do, the following flow chat shows you what the proper steps to take are.

I have a Complaint! What do I do?

On August 1, 2019, the C/TFN Executive Council passed the Fairness Policy. This Policy provides direction to the Fairness Coordinator, establishes the independence of the office and describes how complaints or statements of concern will be handled.

Fairness Policy

What kinds of complaints can the Fairness Coordinator support you with?

The following guide can help you craft your complaint in a style that will get you the most effective outcome for your concern.  

Get Yourself Heard

Note: Due to Covid-19 precautionary measures, the Fairness Coordinator has suspended drop-in and in-person meetings. Your complaint is important. Please contact 867-332-5988 or fairness@ctfn.ca to speak to the Fairness Coordinator about your complaint.

All meetings and investigations undertaken by the Fairness Coordinator are confidential.

You are also welcome to complete an Intake Form and use it to guide your conversation with the Fairness Coordinator.

Fairness Coordinator Office Intake Form

Registry

Having updated addresses will assist C/TFN in registering new members, allow people to vote in the upcoming election, and/or receive other information. -Please contact Karyn Atlin to provide your new address or make any updates: karyn.atlin@ctfn.ca -  ext. 8230

Citizens List

Priorities

• Priority Letter 

Publications

• The Governance Department can assist you in applying for your status number and/or beneficiary number.
• If you would like to present to an Executive Council meeting, click here for a diagram on the process.
• For an Executive Council Agenda Processing Form click here.
• Enrollment form 
• Clan Protocol

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