Government of Yukon

Government Services

Aboriginal

Aboriginal Law Group
The Aboriginal Law Group provides legal and policy advice to the Yukon Government respecting the negotiation and interpretation of Yukon First Nation Final Agreements, the rights of Aboriginal people, and other matters relating to Aboriginal law.

Community Justice
Community-based justice initiatives contribute to the protection of society and the health of communities and individuals. There are a number of community based justice programs offered in together with Yukon First Nations and Yukon communities.

First Nations Hunting and Fishing
Provides information on First Nation hunting and fishing rights and responsibililities. Rights vary depending on whether individuals are a beneficiary of a Yukon First Nation with a Final Agreement or not.

Historic Properties Assistance Program
Helps individuals, community groups, societies, Yukon First Nations and businesses become involved in the heritage preservation process.

Land Claims
The secretariat has information on the Umbrella Final Agreement and individual Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and Implementation Plans.

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Funding is available for market-ready or export-ready businesses and groups.

Yukon Native Language Centre
The Yukon Native Language Centre is a training and research facility which provides a range of lingustic and educational services to Yukon First Nations and to the general public. Find out more about Yukon language, culture and history.