Government of Yukon
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Council of Yukon First Nations
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Exhibits on the Yukon's history of land claims and self-government

Mapping the Way Exhibits
Exhibit - 6 panels - English
Mapping the Way Exhibit - 27 panels - Bilingual

Mapping the Way has two exhibits available for short and long term loans. If you would like to borrow the exhibit to display at a meeting, conference, course or space, please contact us a info [at] mappingtheway.ca (info[at]mappingtheway[dot]ca) 

Both exhibits give a brief history of Yukon First Nation land claims and self-government including a timeline beginning in the early 1900s, including Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow, and the Umbrella Final Agreement.

The two exhibits are different from one another.

Exhibit - shorter version - 6 panels:

The short version is available for short or medium term loans, depending on demand.

Details:

  • 6 pop up displays - approx. 20 feet across when displayed 
  • Display space must be indoors or sheltered from the elements
  • Available in English and French

View the 6 panels of the shorter exhibit. 

Exhibit - full version - 27 panels:

The full version is available for long-term loans (2 months +) and permanent displays may also be considered.

Details:

  • A total of 27 panels, including 1 panel for each Self-Governing Yukon First Nation and a section highlighting land claim and self-government implementation  
  • Bilingual (English and French) vinyl panels with grommets in the four corners to support hanging with finishing nails 
  • Requires approx. 60 feet of available wall space

View the 27 panels of the longer exhibit.

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