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Exhibits on the Yukon's history of land claims and self-government

Mapping the Way Exhibits
Short Exhibit
Full Exhibit

Mapping the Way has two exhibits available for short and long term loans. If you would like to borrow the exhibit to display at a meeting, conference, course or space, please contact us a mappingtheway.ca [at] gmail.com (mappingtheway[dot]ca[at]gmail[dot]com) 

Both exhibits give a brief history of Yukon First Nation land claims and self-government including a timeline beginning in the early 1900s, including Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow, and the Umbrella Final Agreement.

Exhibit - short version (to view, see link above):

The short version is available for short or medium term loans, depending on demand.

Details:

  • 6 pop up displays - approx. 20 feet across when displayed 
  • Display space must be indoors or sheltered from the elements
  • Available in English and French

Exhibit - full version (to view, see link above):

The full version is available for long-term loans (2 months +) and permanent displays may also be considered.

Details:

  • Includes one panel for each Self-Governing Yukon First Nation and a section highlighting land claim and self-government implementation  
  • Bilingual (English and French) vinyl panels with grommets in the four corners to support hanging with finishing nails 
  • Requires approx. 60 feet of available wall space
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