First Nations of the Yukon: A Complete Guide

The fourteen First Nations, their territories, histories, and the 1993 Umbrella Final Agreement

The Yukon is home to fourteen distinct First Nations, each with its own language, territory, governance structure, and relationship to the land. Understanding who these nations are, where their territories lie, and what the Umbrella Final Agreement means is essential context for any serious engagement with the Yukon — and makes every visit richer. This guide introduces each nation and places them in the context of the territory's history and present.

Contents

1. The Fourteen Nations
2. The Umbrella Final Agreement
3. Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in — People of the Klondike River
4. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations — Guardians of the Southwest
5. Teslin Tlingit Council — Keepers of the Five Clans
6. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation — People of the Lakes
7. Kwanlin Dün First Nation — People of the Fast-Running Water
8. Selkirk First Nation — Middle Yukon River People
9. Languages of the Yukon First Nations