http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1314896211861 en-us Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Yukon Region In this podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, some of the key people who have been involved in the continuing journey of self-government and implementation share their stories in their own words. In this podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, some of the key people who have been involved in the continuing journey of self-government and implementation share their stories in their own words. Yukon Region yukon@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Yukon Region An interview with John Burdek John Burdek has long been a familiar face at many levels of government in the Yukon. Burdek, who was born in Dawson City, attended Lethbridge Community College and spent many years with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He served as chairperson of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council, the First Nation of which he is a member, leading its transition from an Indian Act band to a self-governing First Nation. His vast array of experience also includes work with Yukon College, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and his current role with the Government of Yukon’s Governance Liaison and Capacity Development Branch. Burdek was a signatory to both the Final and Self-Government Agreements of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council. http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1314988859869 John Burdek has long been a familiar face at many levels of government in the Yukon. Burdek, who was born in Dawson City, attended Lethbridge Community College and spent many years with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He served as chairperson of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council, the First Nation of which he is a member, leading its transition from an Indian Act band to a self-governing First Nation. His vast array of experience also includes work with Yukon College, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and his current role with the Government of Yukon’s Governance Liaison and Capacity Development Branch. Burdek was a signatory to both the Final and Self-Government Agreements of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 09:00:00 PST 0:20:03 AANDC, Yukon, First Nations, Governance, self government, Whitehorse, Aboriginal Affair and Northern Development Canada, Government of Canada, voices of vision, Aboriginal peoples, no