First Nation people have lived in Yukon for thousands of years. This is the story of their journey towards the land claims and self-government agreements many have today.
Approximately 23% of Yukon’s population is Aboriginal. Most of that 23% belong...
Together Today for our Children Tomorrow
On February 14, 1973, the Yukon Native Brotherhood, led by Elijah Smith, along with a delegation of Yukon First Nation leaders, presented Together Today for our Children Tomorrow: A Statement of Grievances and an Approach to Settlement by the Yukon...
The Yukon Agreements are making a Difference
Since the land claim and self-government agreements were signed, people have noticed some powerful changes.
Frances Oles, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations citizen
For me, it’s united people across the Yukon as Native people, and made our culture...