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By Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News Bibia N\u00e0ts\u00e4t Ku \u2014 a project by the Council of Yukon First Nations \u2014 has won $1 million through the Arctic Inspiration Prize. The name of the program translates to \u201cStrong Babies House\u201d and is an extension of the Bibia N\u00e0ts\u00e4t (Strong Babies) program which CYFN has been operating for the past two years. The money will now allow CYFN to establish a space to house the program. In April, CYFN\u2019s executive director, Shadelle Chambers, told the News the space could provide a place to stay for families travelling into Whitehorse for healthcare. It could also provide daytime programming, supports and services for families, she said. Chambers, speaking to the News from Ottawa where the Arctic Inspiration Prize ceremony was held… <\/p>\n

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By Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News Bibia N\u00e0ts\u00e4t Ku \u2014 a project by the Council of Yukon First Nations \u2014 has won $1 million through the Arctic Inspiration Prize. The name of the program translates to \u201cStrong Babies House\u201d and is an extension of the Bibia N\u00e0ts\u00e4t (Strong Babies) program which CYFN has been operating for the past two years. The money will now allow CYFN to establish a space to house the program. In April, CYFN\u2019s executive director, Shadelle Chambers, told the News the space could provide a place to stay for families travelling into Whitehorse for healthcare. It could also provide daytime programming, supports and services for families, she said. Chambers, speaking to the News from Ottawa where the Arctic Inspiration Prize ceremony was held... <\/p>\n

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