Perspectives Series 1: Together Today For Our Children Tomorrow

Watch the video above: Judy Gingell and Sam Johnston talk with moderator Brian MacDonald about developing the historic position paper Together Today For Our Children Tomorrow, traveling to Ottawa in 1973 and presenting it to then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau and minister of Indian Affairs Jean Chretien. Thus, kick-starting the negotiation process for Yukon's modern-day treaties.

Video courtesy of Yukon University in collaboration with the Government of Yukon. Recorded on January 30, 2018 by Shakat Media.

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