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Mapping the Way celebrates and raises awareness about the Yukon's modern treaties – the Final and Self-Government Agreements. Read stories on the negotiation and implementation of the Agreements and the people and events that helped map the way to a new governance landscape for all Yukoners.
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Tr’onkëk Hwëch’in First Nation Points of Interest
With the help of Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of authentic experiences for your next visit to the land of the Tr’onkëk Hwëch’in First Nation to celebrate and experience the many ways the Nation’s Agreements have brought the vision of Chief Boss to life.
Young kids dancing outside cultural centre over photo of mountains
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Points of Interest
The nation’s name derives from two of their historic settlements: Shadhäla (Champagne), on the Dezadeash River, and Äshèyi (Aishihik), at the Alsek River headwaters. The traditional language of the nation is Dákwanjè (Southern Tutchone). With the help of Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of unforgettable experiences that can’t be missed.
Old heritage buildings on the top with another photo of a bridge over a river on the bottom
Selkirk First Nation Points of Interest
There is so much to see and experience in the land of the Selkirk First Nation! With the help of our friends at Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of unforgettable sights and sounds that celebrate the culture and heritage of this place.
Cultural centre with flags
Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Points of Interest
Home to the Kwanlin Dün First Nations and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, there is so much to see and experience in and around Whitehorse. With the help of our friends at Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of unforgettable sights and sounds that celebrate the culture, heritage, and beauty of this place.
Drummers and dancers outside of buildings with Indigenous art painted on them
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Points of Interest
There is so much to see and experience in the land of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, it can be hard to fit it all into one visit. With the help of our friends at Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of must-see and must-do attractions.
A photo of Chief Jim Boss standing in traditional clothes with one hand on the back of the chair
Chief Jim Boss (Kishoot)
In 1900, Chief Jim Boss (Kishoot) recognized the effect of settlers and petitioned the Government of Canada and wrote to the Yukon Commissioner and the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs requesting compensation for his people’s loss of land and hunting grounds.
black and white photo of historic buildings with mountains in the background
Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé (Conrad) Historic Site
Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé (Conrad) Historic Site is a place for sharing, protecting and reconnecting with our heritage and culture.
Caribou antlers on land in a pile near the banks of a river
Van Tat K’atr’anahtii (Old Crow Flats) Special Management Area
For millennia, the Gwich’in have lived in and travelled to the Van Tat, British Mountains and Porcupine River area in northern Yukon.
Vuntut National Park
Vuntut National Park
Vuntut National Park was established through the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Final Agreement in 1995, to protect the traditional and current Gwich’in way of life, and the water, plants and animals essential to their culture.