Little Salmon/Carmacks First NationLittle Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
Carmacks is the homeland of the Northern Tutchone people of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. The community is set on the banks of the legendary Tage Cho (Yukon River) in an area steeped in the rich historical culture of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation.
Shelby talks about her unique position as a Yukon First Nation citizen working for the Yukon Government and shares how youth can get involved in their governments and their treaties.
Revitalizing Northern Tutchone teachings for future generations
Stories are powerful. In the Northern Tutchone (Hude Hudӓn) way, stories are teachings, traditional laws, and represent the Northern Tutchone way of life. These traditional laws and customs are referred to as ‘Dooli.’
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.