Carcross / Tagish First Nation

We’re passing the phone to a park that’s home to over 40 mammal species, Bald Eagles, Osprey, and Loons, and the wood frog. That’s right – it’s Agay Mene Territorial Park on the Carcross/Tagish First Nation! Starting at Jake’s Corner, the 697 km² landscape stretches all the way to the BC-Yukon border.

There is so much to see and experience in the land of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, it can be hard to fit it all into one visit. With the help of our friends at Indigenous Yukon, we’ve put together a list of must-see and must-do attractions.

Listen in as Sheena explains some practical impacts of modern treaties on youth and how implementation can be interesting and exciting!

Listen in as Bev tells us why youth should get involved with their treaties, and how they can get started. She also shares her desire for youth to learn from their Elders while they still can.

Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé (Conrad) Historic Site is a place for sharing, protecting and reconnecting with our heritage and culture.

When the first graduates of the First Nations Governance and Public Administration program walked across the stage at Yukon College to receive their certificates in 2013, Tosh Southwick, Director of First Nations Initiatives and Academic and Skill Development at Yukon College, says she felt proud.

Kusawa Territorial Park is designated as a Special Management Area in two Land Claim Agreements and is part of three Traditional Territories: Carcross/Tagish, Champagne and Aishihik, and Kwanlin Dün First Nations.

Land ownership and management was a major reason that the Yukon Final and Self-Government Agreements were negotiated. These agreements give direction on who owns the land and how decisions about land are made.

The Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA) and Final Agreements called for the creation of over 20 boards, committees and councils.