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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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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.
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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.
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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.
The Yukon Native Brotherhood Meeting
Council of Yukon First Nations
In 1973 the Yukon Native Brotherhood and the Yukon Association of Non-Status Indians came together to form the Council for Yukon Indians – known today as the Council of Yukon First Nations – in order to negotiate land claims on behalf of all Yukon First Nations people.
Elijah Smith in 1973 on CBC
Elijah Smith
Elijah Smith, or Tä Me in Southern Tutchone, was born in Champagne in 1912. In 1973, he led a delegation of Yukon First Nation leaders to Ottawa to present Together Today for our Children Tomorrow to the Prime Minister of Canada, which marked the beginning of modern land claim negotiations in the Yukon.