Khe’ Ka Yet (Tlingit) was born and raised in Teslin, Yukon. He graduated from F.H. Collins High School. After graduating, Carl built the Teslin Canoe Factory, which produced cedar and canvas freighter canoes used across the north. Carl served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He worked with the Teslin Tlingit Council to implement the Self-Government Agreement. He has served on many boards and committees since the early 1990’s. Carl is happy to be a member of the Yukon Land Use Planning Council.

He is also the Council for Yukon First Nations Nominee on the Yukon Land Use Planning Council.

Shirlee is Vuntut Gwitchin born in Old Crow, Yukon and lives in Whitehorse, Yukon.  She has been involved in the community for many years through her work and volunteer activities with the philosophy of building good positive relationships and strong networks.

Shirlee has a good understanding of Northern Issues and the diverse cultures of the North.  She looks for every opportunity to build strong partnerships that would bring positive change in thinking and policy.  She is a Social, Cultural and Environmental activist and Bead Artist.

After a 30-year career in the Federal Public Service, Shirlee is now retired and enjoys her time in Nature.  She tends to a garden, raises chickens and turkeys and gathers as the seasons change in beautiful Yukon.  In winter, she enjoys cross country skiing.

She also draws on over 8 years of experience as member and Chair of the Vuntut and North Yukon Regional Planning Commissions. As well, has served as member and Chair of the Yukon Land Use Planning Council in the past. 

Angie Joseph-Rear was active in the self-government process as a Chief, councillor and community member. Her work ensured the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in’s land claims agreement reflected the values and aspirations of the Hän people. She continues to be a member of the Dawson Regional Planning Commission.

Angie was the Hän language teacher at Dawson City’s Robert Service School for nearly a decade before becoming the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in’s language coordinator. Angie is a survivor of residential school and, along with her peers, has helped others deal with their residential school experience through the K’änächá group, a Dawson City-based group of former residential school students. Even with her busy schedule, Angie still finds time to enjoy the land that has sustained her culture for thousands of years.

My name is Gary Darbyshire, member of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and my First Nations name is Chänädäta, which means thinking about something. I live in Champagne and have a trapline there that keeps me active in the winter. I would like to see Southern Tutchone Traditional Knowledge used in regional planning, it can be used as a template for Champagne Community Land Use Planning.

I have been a wilderness man since I can remember and learn it all from elders and my dad. I have always been in the bush and love it there cause of all the birds, animals and the quietness of nature. Also I will never change my ways for I have lived like that most of my life.

Franklin recently joined the circle. We look forward to hearing more from him!

Colleen recently joined the Circle. We look forward to hearing from her!