Treaty Talks Northwest Territories series

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The Treaty Talks Northwest Territories video series features Indigenous leaders from the Yukon sharing their thoughts and experiences on moderns treaties in the Yukon and a wide spectrum of associated topics. 

There are 3 videos in this series ranging in length from 58 minutes to 120 minutes.

The series was created and recorded in 2025 by Treaty Talks Northwest Territories and is being shared with permission.

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Treaty Talks Northwest Territories series

Treaty Talks NWT is an Indigenous young-adult led initiative that facilitates Treaty education and awareness in the Northwest Territories, hosted by Dene Nahjo under Makeway Charitable Society. Treaty Talks NWT is rooted in the teachings and sovereignty of Elders, Ancestors and Community. The video series features speakers from other Indigenous Nations outside of the Yukon. 

View the full video series on the YouTube Channel @TreatyTalks 

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Dana Tizya-Tramm wearing blue vest with beaded flowers and logo of Treaty Talks NWT
Treaty Talks NWT Dana Tizya-Tramm
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Citizen Dana Tizya-Tramm discusses the Penner Report, the Berger Inquiry, and Indigenous self-government in the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories.
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Marilyn Jensen wearing a fun ruff with Treaty Talks NWT logo
Treaty Talks NWT Marilyn Jensen
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Citizen Marilyn Jensen’s conversation focusses on Indigenous governance, leadership and lateral kindness.
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Kris Statnyk wearing a dark blue vest with yellow trim and embroidery and beading with Treaty Talks NWT logo
Treaty Talks NWT Kris Statnyk
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Citizen and Indigenous rights lawyer Kris Statnyk talks about the legal history and development of the international borders between Canada and the United States and the impacts of the Yukon-Alaska border on Indigenous rights and freedoms. He specifically discusses this through the lens of Dinjii Zhuh (Gwitch’in) Peoples.
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