Agreements with First Nations

The Yukon has modern treaties. These agreements outline First Nations governments’ rights to land, self-governance, economic development, resources and much more.

Umbrella Final Agreement

The Umbrella Final Agreement is a framework for negotiating the individual Final Agreements. It was signed in 1993 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations.

Final Agreements

The Final Agreements are constitutionally-protected modern treaties that outline First Nations’ rights within their traditional territories. 11 of the 14 Yukon First Nations have Final Agreements with the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon.

They describe how the federal, territorial and First Nations governments interact with each other and define First Nations ownership of and decision-making powers on Settlement Land. The Final Agreements address heritage, fish, wildlife, natural resources, water, forestry, taxation, financial compensation, economic development and land management.

Self-Government Agreements

The Self-Government Agreements define First Nations’ self-government powers including law-making, taxation and programs and services.

Signing and effective dates

Below are the dates the Final and Self-Government Agreements were signed and when they came into effect.

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Date of signing: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995

First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun
Date of signing: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995

Teslin Tlingit Council
Date of signing: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
Date of signing: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995

Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
Date of signing: July 21, 1997
Effective date: October 1, 1997

Selkirk First Nation
Date of signing: July 21, 1997
Effective date: October 1, 1997

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
Date of signing: July 16, 1998
Effective date: September 15, 1998

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
Date of signing: January 13, 2002
Effective date: April 1, 2002

Kluane First Nation
Date of signing: October 18, 2003
Effective date: February 2, 2004

Kwanlin Dün First Nation
Date of signing: February 19, 2005
Effective date: April 1, 2005

Carcross/Tagish First Nation
Date of signing: October 22, 2005
Effective date: January 9, 2006

Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow
Date presented to federal government: February 14, 1973

Umbrella Final Agreement
Date of signing: May 29, 1993

Transboundary treaties

The Gwich’in and Inuvialuit of the Northwest Territories have land claim agreements that identify their land and rights in the Yukon.