Voices of Vision Podcast Series

The Yukon is a land of trailblazers in Indigenous self-government. Since 1995, 11 of Yukon's 14 First Nations signed Final and Self-Government Agreements and account for more than half of the national total of Indigenous Nations who signed modern treaties.

The podcast series Voices of Vision features 10 interviews with some of the key people who have been involved in the continuing journey of self-government and implementation. These interviewers share their stories and experiences in their own words.

Consult the glossary of terms used in the Voices of Vision podcasts.

The podcast series was created in 2011.

The content of the podcast interviews is intended to deepen public understanding of the history of land claims and self-government implementation in the Yukon, and represent the opinions and ideas of the interviewees alone.

The podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, was created in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, the Government of Canada and Yukon First Nations with Final and Self-Government Agreements.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Dave Joe

Dave Joe is a citizen of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. He is a distinguished lawyer who was called to the bar in 1977 in the Yukon and in 1999 in British Columbia. Dave has worked as chief negotiator for the Council of Yukon First Nations and a number of Canadian First Nations.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Adeline Webber

Adeline Webber has worked tirelessly toward the recognition and acknowledgement of Aboriginal women's rights.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Hal Mehaffey

Hal Mehaffey founded Mehaffey Consulting in 1992 after eight years as the Band Manager of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun in Mayo, Yukon. Hal specializes in the negotiation of land claim and Self-Government Agreements, implementation plans and financial transfer agreements.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Doris McLean

Doris McLean is an outspoken leader and advocate whose work has touched many aspects of Yukon life. Doris, whose Tagish name is Guna, has both Tlingit and Tagish ancestry and belongs to the Dakl'aweidi (killer whale) clan.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Lesley McCullough

Lesley McCullough has extensive legal and policy experience in governance and Aboriginal rights. She has worked for the Government of Yukon since 1992.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Joe Linklater

Joe Linklater is a seasoned political leader and program manager with considerable experience in building and implementing public policy and First Nation self-governance. He held the position of Chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation from 1998 to 2010.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Angie Joseph-Rear

Angie Joseph-Rear was active in the self-government process as a Chief, councillor and community member. Her work ensured the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in's land claims agreement reflected the values and aspirations of the Hän people.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Sam Johnston

Sam Johnston is a well-respected Teslin Tlingit elder with an impressive political history. He served as Chief of the Teslin Tlingit Council for more than a decade, and was also a Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with Robert Hager

ROBERT Hager grew up following traditional pursuits such as hunting, fishing and trapping. As a citizen of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Robert is proud of his First Nation's history of self-government.

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Voices of Vision: An interview with John Burdek

John Burdek has long been a familiar face at many levels of government in the Yukon. Burdek, served as chairperson of the Ta'an Kwach'an Council, the First Nation of which he is a member, leading its transition from an Indian Act band to a self-governing First Nation.

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