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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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Tsâwnjik Chu (Nordenskiold) Habitat Protection Area
Along the Nordenskiold River, south of Carmacks and west of the Klondike Highway, lies the Tsâwnjik Chu (Nordenskiold) Habitat Protection Area. Tsâwnjik Chu has been home to river, wetland, and wildlife, including beaver, marten, muskrat, wolf, wolverine, red fox, coyote, mink and weasel. This 77.4-square kilometres area is protected today thanks to the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation’s Final Agreement.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada trilingual commemorative bronze plaque for T'äw Tà'är National Historic Site: Dän K’è (Southern Tuchtone (Lake Laberge language), English and French
T'äw Tà'är National Historic Site
T'äw Tà'är stands at the meeting place of network of travel routes made up of waterways and trails. The Ta’an Kwäch’än historically lived on or traveled through this site to harvest animals, plants, and fish, and to foster their social and community networks.
Two water fowl facing opposite directions standing on water with their reflections below them
Łútsäw Wetland Habitat Protection Area
Just 8 kilometres southwest of Pelly Crossing lies Łútsäw Wetland. This protected wetland area can be seen alongside the North Klondike Highway in the Selkirk First Nation.
Trees on a small island in the middle of a lake with blue sky behind it
Agay Mene Territorial Park
The stunning Agay Mene area is intended to become a territorial park per the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Final Agreement. Starting at Jake’s Corner, the 719-square kilometre landscape stretches all the way to the British Columbia-Yukon border.
bear with a fish in his mouth
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Points of Interest
Today, Old Crow is the home community for the Vuntut Gwitchin – People of the Lakes. While the only way to get there is by plane, it’s worth the short flight to experience this place of beautiful culture, people, and land. With the help of Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of things to do and see for an unforgettable visit to the north-most community in the Yukon.
Two young women playing the drums over photo of mountains
Tr’ondëk 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’ondëk 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.