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Perspectives Series 2: The Umbrella Final Agreement

Negotiators Albert Peter, Victor Mitander and Barry Stuart join moderator Tosh Southwick to recall the negotiations and spirit and intent of the Umbrella Final Agreement signed in 1993 between Canada, Yukon and Yukon First Nations. 

(Recorded: Sept 26, 2018, by Shakat Media)

The Perspectives Series is a series of panel discussions exploring the history of Yukon’s unique approach to self-government and land claims featuring the people actually at the table. It was produced in 2018, in partnership between Yukon College and Government of Yukon to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow and 25th anniversary of the Umbrella Final Agreement. 

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