Resources

The Yukon is a land of trailblazers in Aboriginal self-government. Since 1995, 11 of Yukon's 14 First Nations have become self-governing, and account for more than half of the national total of self-governing First Nations. 

In this podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, some of the key people who have been involved in the continuing journey of self-government and implementation share their stories in their own words.

The podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, was created in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, the Government of Canada and Self-Governing Yukon First Nations.

Each First Nation in their Final Agreement names areas within their Traditional Territories that are designated as Special Management Areas. Working with Government of Yukon and Government of Canada, they develop joint management plans for these areas.

Learn more about how the Agreements are being implemented to create and protect territorial parks, national parks, and other natural areas of the Yukon.

This resource shares stories and case studies that showcase the Agreements in action to support people in understanding these documents and their role in the Yukon's daily and future life.

Chapter 13 of the Final Agreements is all about Heritage, which includes the designation and protection of historic sites.

The sites are locations that have shaped a way of life for Yukon First Nations and throughout Yukon’s history. They are the places that were used for fishing or hunting, where villages and gathering places stood, or were strategic locations for trading and other activities. Many of these sites are landmarks within Yukon communities and are connected with remarkable people or events in our history.

This resource shares case studies and stories of historic sites that have been designated through the Agreements and shares easy-to-understand information about what the Agreements are and how they impact the daily and future life of the Yukon.

Need resources to teach people about Yukon First Nations land claims and self-government agreements in your school, home or workplace?

Need to know how these agreements are making a difference for all Yukoners? Want to share stories about how Yukon is mapping the way?

Mapping the Way has a variety of educational resources available including infographics, videos, podcasts, displays and articles. Check out a Catalogue of Mapping the Way educational resources, and explore the Mapping the Way website.

Mapping the Way is a public education partnership initiative between the 11 self-governing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, and the governments of Yukon and Canada to celebrate and raise awareness about Yukon First Nation land claims and self-government.