Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations is hiring a Guardians Leader. This position is open to CAFN Citizens only.

It oversees the CAFN Guardian Program which continues the tradition of watching over, respecting and protecting the lands, waters and resources of dákéyi while asserting the contemporary authority as a self-governing First Nation, and performs other
related duties.

See the full posting here: https://cafn.ca/job-posting/guardians-leader-open-to-cafn-citizens-only/

Send applications to:
Megan MacKellar
Human Resources Officer
Phone: (867) 634-4200 ext. 245
[email protected]

10/07/2026

Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations is hiring cooks and camp maintenance for the Immersion Fall Intro Camp at 29 Mile from Oct. 19-23.

Read more here: https://cafn.ca/bid-tender/short-term-service-immersion-fall-intro-camp/

10/07/2026

Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations is hiring early childhood educators for Shawkwunlee Early Learning.

Reporting to the Shawkwunlee Early Learning Manager/Assistant Manager, these positions are responsible for promoting good health in children and ensuring a safe, healthy physical environment while creating a learning environment that meets the emotional, physical, social and cognitive needs of young children.

To learn more about the positions, visit: https://cafn.ca/job-posting/shawkwunlee-early-learning-all-early-childhood-educator-positions/

Send applications to:
Megan MacKellar
Human Resources Officer
Phone: (867) 634-4200 ext. 245
[email protected]

10/02/2026

Application forms can be found on the CAFN website:https://cafn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Election-Board-Application-Form-October-2026.pdf

10/01/2026

Message to Citizens from the Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations Council

October 1, 2026

The 2026 Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) election is on hold.

This pause is to appoint a new Election Board after all members stepped down.

The Election Board ensures fair elections under CAFN rules. The Chief Returning Officer and Adjudicator are appointed to assist.

CAFN Council will appoint a new Election Board.

CAFN thanks the outgoing Election Board, Chief Returning Officer and Adjudicator for their commitment to the integrity of the election.

We thank CAFN Citizens for your patience while we confirm next steps.

CAFN will provide weekly updates.

Background Information:

-The CAFN election by Citizens of the First Nations leadership is of the utmost importance to our nation, as laid out in our highest law, the Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations Constitution (2022).

-The Election Board was appointed by the CAFN Council to oversee the integrity and administration of the 2026 election under the CAFN Election Rules and Regulations and in keeping with our laws, the Constitution and Government Administration Act. The Chief Returning Officer and Adjudicator were subsequently appointed by the Election Board to carry out the responsibilities assigned to that position under the Regulations.

-CAFN supports the roles of the Election Board, Chief Returning Officer, and Adjudicator in carrying out their respective responsibilities in accordance with the Election Rules and Regulations. Election officials must be able to perform their roles independently and without harassment, intimidation, or inappropriate interference.

-Concerns may arise during an election. Candidates and electors have the right to raise those concerns through the processes established under the Election Rules and Regulations. At the same time, concerns should be raised respectfully and through the appropriate channels.

-The pause of the election will allow time for the appointment of new Election Board and the necessary transition and preparation before the election process resumes.

-CAFN thanks the Election Board, Chief Returning Officer, Adjudicator, candidates, electors, and Citizens for their patience and cooperation as this work is undertaken.

10/01/2026

Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations is hiring a Community Justice Coordinator.

Reporting to the Wellness Manager, this position is primarily responsible for coordinating community justice initiatives
including Circles (healing, diversion and sentencing) and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes (conferencing and mediation) for criminal matters and non-criminal disputes within the Haines Junction community.

To learn more about the position, visit: https://cafn.ca/job-posting/community-justice-coordinator-2/

Send applications to:
Megan MacKellar
Human Resources Officer
Phone: (867) 634-4200 ext. 245
[email protected]