Learn more about the Final and Self-Government Agreements
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Finding my place in this movement
Everyone has a role to play in implementing land claims and self-government.
The Yukon Agreements
The Umbrella Final Agreement was signed in 1993. Today, 11 Yukon First Nations have Final and Self-Government Agreements.
Setting Our Course: Yukon First Nations Self-Government
This video was created by the Government of Canada to provide viewers with an overview of Yukon First Nations land claims and self-government negotiation and implementation including initiatives in the areas of governance, programs and services, economic development, education and land.
The Yukon Agreements aren't just about First Nations
All Yukoners benefit from the Agreements.
Before Land Claims and Self-Government
With more people and activity in the territory, Yukon First Nations realized that something had to be done to protect their land and way of life, and to make Yukon a better place to live.
Perspectives Series 1: Together Today For Our Children Tomorrow
In this first video, Judy Gingell and Sam Johnston talk 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.
Our Journey: Yukon First Nations Land Claims and Self-Government
First Nations people have lived in Yukon for thousands of years. This is the story of their journey towards the land claims and self-government agreements many have today.
CBC news on Together Today for our Children Tomorrow
Watch this CBC video news broadcast from February 14, 1973, when the Yukon Native Brotherhood, led by Elijah Smith, along with a delegation of Yukon First Nation leaders, presented Together Today for our Children Tomorrow to the federal government.
The Yukon Agreements are making a difference
Since the land claim and self-government agreements were signed, people have noticed some powerful changes.
Our Resource Collections
Video, podcast series and resource collections for educators, new Yukoners and more
Voices of Vision Podcast Series
The Voices of Vision podcast series features 10 interviews with some of the key people involved in negotiating and implementing the Yukon Final and Self-Government Agreements.
Children of Tomorrow Series
The Children of Tomorrow is a series of 10 videos featuring prominent Yukoners who were children when Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow was being created.
Perspectives Series
The Perspectives Series is a 4-part video series featuring panel discussions on the history of Yukon’s unique approach to self-government and land claims featuring the people who were actually at the table.
