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 Na-cho Nyäk 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.
The Government of Yukon negotiates other agreements with First Nations governments, such as intergovernmental accords on shared priorities and agreements related to implementation of the treaties including tax and royalty sharing and administration of justice.
We're negotiating agreements with Yukon and transboundary First Nations without treaties to clarify our government-to-government relationships and consultation obligations.
Umbrella Final Agreement
Other agreements
- Chapter 23 (Resource Royalty Sharing) Implementation Agreement
- Together Today For Our Children Tomorrow
Carcross/Tagish First Nation
- Carcross/Tagish First Nation Final Agreement
- Carcross/Tagish First Nation Self-Government Agreement
- Carcross/Tagish First Nation Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
- Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Final Agreement
- Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Self-Government Agreement
- Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
Gwich'in
Inuvialuit
Kluane First Nation
- Kluane First Nation Final Agreement
- Kluane First Nation Self-Government Agreement
- Kluane First Nation Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
Kwanlin Dün First Nation
- Kwanlin Dün First Nation Final Agreement
- Kwanlin Dün First Nation Self-Government Agreement
- Kwanlin Dün First Nation Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
Liard First Nation
Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
- Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Final Agreement
- Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Self-Government Agreement
- Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun
- First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Final Agreement
- First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Self-Government Agreement
- First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Personal Income Tax Sharing Agreement
Ross River Dena Council
Selkirk First Nation
- Selkirk First Nation Final Agreement
- Selkirk First Nation Self-Government Agreement
- Selkirk First Nation Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
Ta'an Kwäch'än Council
- Ta'an Kwäch'än Council Final Agreement
- Ta'an Kwäch'än Council Self-Government Agreement
- Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
Teslin Tlingit Council
- Teslin Tlingit Council Final Agreement
- Teslin Tlingit Council Self-Government Agreement
- Teslin Tlingit Council Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement
- Teslin Tlingit Council and Government of Yukon Intergovernmental Agreement
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Self-Government Agreement
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Personal Income Tax Room Sharing Agreement