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Kusawa Territorial Park

Kusawa Territorial Park
View of Kusawa Territorial Park. Photo: Selene Vakharia

Kusawa Territorial Park is designated as a Special Management Area in two Land Claim Agreements and is part of three Traditional Territories: Carcross/Tagish, Champagne and Aishihik, and Kwanlin Dün First Nations.

The park has a unique natural and cultural history. Ancient travel routes date back thousands of years.

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View of Kusawa Territorial Park and Kusawa Lake. Photo: John Meikle

The land claim agreements map out 3,081 square kilometres for the park. In 2016 the area became legally protected under the Parks and Land Certainty Act.

As a designated Special Management Area in Chapter 10 of the Final Agreements, the natural area of territorial and cultural significance will be protected, the history, heritage and culture of the three First Nations will be honoured, and the area will be preserved for generations to come.

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