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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.
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.
A bear in Ni''iinlii Njik
Ni''iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch) Territorial Park and Habitat Protection Area
Have you visited Ni''iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch) Territorial Park? Together, the park (whose name means "where fish spawn") and adjacent Habitat Protection Area and Settlement Lands protect a distinct ecosystem in the Traditional Territory of the Vuntut Gwichin First Nation.
The Ddhaw Ghro Habitat
Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area
The Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area is an environmentally and culturally rich area located between the Pelly and Stewart Rivers.
Kusawa Territorial Park
Kusawa Territorial Park
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.