TRTFN-Atlin Community Dinner Summary

The Atlin Community Dinner, held on June 14th, 2023 at the Atlin Rec Centre, invited both Tlingit and non-Tlingit residents of Atlin to enjoy a meal, hear an update on the JVP, and share ideas on strengthening relationships and building unity in Atlin. Using printed worksheets and markers, groups at each table were invited to discuss and share their perspectives on the following questions:

❖ What are some of the ways that you feel the relationships between Atlin & TRT can be strengthened or improved?

❖ Years into the future, what does it look like for TRTFN Citizens and Atlin Residents to live in Unity?

❖ What actions or projects do you think that both Atlin and TRT should work on together in the next 5 years?

Summary of Feedback

Looking to the future, community dinner participants envisioned respectful dialogue between TRTFN and non-Tlingit Atlin residents, with community members listening to and learning from one another. It was shared that to work toward building trust, folks must be open and curious to move toward understanding one another while maintaining respect for cultural boundaries. Several participants also spoke to the need to address long standing issues of racism and division within the community, and to work together for the betterment of future generations. Folks imagined a future where TRTFN and non-Tlingit Atlin residents had lasting friendships, were kind to one another, and celebrated together. Below are a few quotes that illustrate some of the sentiments that were shared:

“Feeling comfortable visiting each other at our homes”

“Be willing to find common ground…build on the common ground”

“Atlin people are walking trails in town together”

In general, the dinner attendees shared a strong desire for greater collaboration between TRTFN and non-Tlingit Atlin residents. By working together to share resources and capital assets on common challenges, such as fire protection, health and wellness, and child protection, relationships could be strengthened. One participant recalled a much closer relationship 30-40 years ago, with citizens working together to achieve common goals such as the Atlin Recreation Centre. Some participants noted a desire for joint community decision making, ACID input at the G2G level, and more Atlin representation as a whole.

Several participants noted a need for improved and more frequent communication between TRTFN and non-Tlingit Atlin residents to increase transparency, to quell misinformation or assumptions, and to better understand the needs of the community. Suggestions for communications tools include a shared webpage, newsletter, and community calendar, in addition to creating space for open dialogue.

Enhancing the visibility of TRTFN, in particular Tlingit culture and history, throughout town was a common topic. This could include signage, art, sharing of Indigenous knowledge (ie. local medicines), the selling of traditional Tlingit foods, and cultural competency courses. In terms of land use planning, some participants expressed an interest in a more integrated layout, removing reservations and subdivisions while ensuring enough living space for all people of Atlin and their children.

Contact

If you have questions or would like to become involved in the JVP, please contact:

● Vincent Esquiro, TRTFN JVP Lead - assistant.negotiator@gov.trtfn.com

● Kate Davis, Alderhill Planning - kate@alderhill.ca

Know Your Home Ignition Zones

Knowing your Home Ignition Zones is the foundation of creating a FireSmart home. And with our new and improved zone classifications, getting FireSmart is easier than ever.

Zone 1 is the Immediate Zone, which is everything within 1.5 m of your house. Think of this as the place you need to immediately tend to regularly cleaning leaves, removing non-FireSmart plants, and performing general FireSmart upgrades.

Zone 2 is the Intermediate Zone, 1.5 m to 10 m around your house. This area can still be a danger zone if certain flammable vegetation and woody debris are left here. Consider choosing lower-growing FireSmart plants in this area and keep it free of combustible debris.

Zone 3 is the Extended Zone. This area is 10 m and further. For the most part, this area is where less FireSmart plants are okay and pose less of a risk to your property. Still, keeping debris and branches in this area trimmed is always a good idea if you want your property to be as resilient as possible.

Learn more about each zone and the steps you can take to be FireSmart at the website below.

begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

More information at: firesmartbc.ca

August Summary

Musicians

SaturdayAugust19

The Compassion Pills

FridayAugust25

The Shaggy Manes

CD Release Dinner & Dance

SaturdaySeptember23

SaturdaySeptember30

The August Arrival Joey O’Neil

CD Release CD Release

Sunday & Wednesday Movies

Doors open 7:00, movie starts 7:30

Wednesday August 9:

The Talented Mr. Ripley – based on the novel:

Starring: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law

Directed by: Anthony Minghella

Sunday August 13:

The Time Traveler’s Wife:

Starring: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams

Directed by: Robert Schwentke

Wednesday Aug 16:

The New Daughter

Starring: Kevin Costner, Ivana Baquero, Samantha Mathis

Directed by: Luis Berdejo

Sunday August 20:

A Good Year:

Starring: Russell Crowe, Albert Finney, Marion Cotillard, Abbie Cornish

Directed by: Ridley Scott