History
Community Leaders
Governance

40th anniversary of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow

This Mapping the Way video, created in 2013, celebrates the 40th anniversary of Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow. 

A single document can change the world.

It can spark a movement and set in motion changes for future generations.

In 1973, Yukon First Nation leaders presented Together Today for our Children Tomorrow to the Prime Minister of Canada, mapping the way to Yukon First Nation land claims and self-government.

We're here to talk about our future. We are not here looking for a handout.

- Elijah Smith, Chief of the Yukon Native Brotherhood (1973)

In 1993, the Umbrella Final Agreement was signed, confirming a people's right to determine their own fate. Now, 11 Yukon First Nations are self-governing.

We get to steer our own future. We get to guide where we're going to go, and we don't have to rely on a Minister of Aboriginal Affairs to say 'yes, you can do this' or 'no, you can't'. And that's huge.

- Math'ieya Alatini, Chief, Kluane First Nation

Together, we're creating a brighter future for all Yukoners.

For me, Together Today for our Children Tomorrow means unity. I think the basis of that is for us to succeed all together.

- Peter Johnston, Teslin Tlingit Council Citizen

Together Today for our Children Tomorrow stands as a collective vision and a celebration of our past, present and future.

The meaning of that slogan was for all the children in Canada, not just First Nation children. I'd just like to acknowledge all our past leaders; they've done great things for our people.

- Eddie Taylor, Chief, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation

Resource Library

Related Resource

Settling these agreements involved decades of hard work, innovation and commitment by leaders and visionaries and are mapping the way to a better future for all Yukoners.

Treaty Talk | Kris Statnyk
Treaty Talk | Kris Statnyk
Kris encourages young people to learn about their agreements and then use that knowledge to get involved directly and indirectly with implementation of those modern treaties. He also shares the importance of maintaining connection to the land.
Watch
Treaty Talk | Sheena Johns
Treaty Talk | Sheena Johns
Listen in as Sheena explains some practical impacts of modern treaties on youth and how implementation can be interesting and exciting!
Watch
Treaty Talk | Geri-Lee Buyck
Treaty Talk | Geri-Lee Buyck
Get the scoop on Treaty Simulations from Geri-Lee and find out why she thinks youth need to participate in treaty work.
Watch