Yukon Region First Nations Contact Information

Self-Governing First Nations

Carcross/Tagish First Nation (CTFN)

Organization code: 0491
Signing date: October 24, 2005
Effective date: January 9, 2006
Language group: Tlingit
Administrative centre: Carcross, YT
Main office phone: 867-821-4251
Political representative: Khà Shâde Héni (Chief) Andy Carvill

Email: reception@ctfn.ca

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN)

Organization code: 0507
Signing date: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995
Language group: Southern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Haines Junction, YT
Main office phone: 867-634-4200 (Haines Junction) 867-456-6888 (Whitehorse)
Political representative: Dän Nätthe ada Kaaxnox (Chief) Steve Smith

Email: contactus@cafn.ca

First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun* (NND or FNNND)

Organization code: 0495
Signing date: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995
Language group: Northern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Mayo, YT
Main office phone: 867-996-2265
Political representative: Chief Simon Mervyn Sr.

Email: main@nndfn.com

Kluane First Nation (KFN)

Organization code: 0503
Signing date: October 18, 2003
Effective date: February 2, 2004
Language group: Southern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Burwash Landing, YT
Main office phone: 867-841-4274
Political representative: Chief Robert Johnson

Email: reception@kfn.ca

Kwanlin Dün First Nation* (KDFN)]

Organization code: 0500
Signing date: February 19, 2005
Effective date: April 1, 2005
Language group: Southern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Whitehorse, YT
Main office phone: 867-633-7800
Political representative: Chief Doris Bill

Email: reception@kdfn.net

Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LSCFN)

Organization code: 0492
Signing date: July 21, 1997
Effective date: October 1, 1997
Language group: Northern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Carmacks, YT
Main office phone: 867-863-5576
Political Representative: Chief Russel Blackjack

Email: info@lscfn.ca

Selkirk First Nation (SFN)

Organization code: 0498
Signing date: July 21, 1997
Effective Date: October 1, 1997
Language group: Northern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Pelly Crossing
YT Main office phone: 867-537-3331
Political representative: Chief Sharon Nelson

Email: communications@selkirkfn.com

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council* (TKC)

Organization code: 0508
Signing date: January 13, 2002
Effective date: April 1, 2002
Language group: Southern Tutchone
Administrative centre: Whitehorse, YT
Main office phone: 867-668-3613
Political representative: Chief Kristina Kane

Email: admin@taan.ca

Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC)

Organization code: 0499
Signing date: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995
Language group: Tlingit
Administrative centre: Teslin, YT
Main office phone: 867-390-2532
Political representative: Chief Richard Sidney

Email: admin@ttc-teslin.com

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH)

Organization code: 0494
Signing date: July 16, 1998
Effective date: September 15, 1998
Language group: Han
Administrative centre: Dawson City, YT
Main office phone: 867-993-7100
Political representative: Chief Roberta Joseph

Email: wayne.potoroka@trondek.ca

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN)

Organization code: 0496
Signing date: May 29, 1993
Effective date: February 14, 1995
Language group: Gwich’in
Administrative centre: Old Crow, YT
Main office phone: 867-966-3261
Political Representative: Chief Bruce Charlie

Email: ea@vgfn.net

Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN)

Formerly the Council of Yukon Indians

Established in 1973 as the negotiating body for Yukon First Nations’ land claims Signed the Umbrella Final Agreement in 1993
The central, First Nation political organization in Yukon and an Aboriginal Representative Organization (ARO) as recognized by AANDC Coordinates services and programs for member nations from Yukon, northern BC and western NWT

Organization code: 01020
Administrative centre: Whitehorse, YT
Main office phone: 867-393-9200
Political representative: Grand Chief Peter Johnston

Email: reception@cyfn.net

First Nations (Indian Act Bands)

Liard First Nation (LFN)

Language group: Kaska
Organization code: 502
Administrative centre: Watson Lake, YT
Main office phone: 867-536-5200
Political representative: Chief George Morgan

Email: lfn_reception@kaska.ca

Ross River Dena Council* (RRDC)

Language group: Kaska
Organization code: 497
Administrative centre: Ross River, YT
Main office phone: 867-969-2278
Political representative: Chief Jack Caesar
Email: webadmin@rrdc.ca

White River First Nation (WRFN)

Language group: Upper Tanana and Northern Tutchone
Organization code: 506
Administrative centre: Beaver Creek, YT
Main office phone: 867-862-7802
Political representative: Chief Angela Demit

Email: executivedirector@whiteriverfirstnation.com

Daylu Dena Council (DDC)

Language group: Kaska
Organization code: 502
Administrative centre: Lower Post, BC
Main office phone: 250-779-3161
Political representative: Deputy Chief Fred Lutz

Email: ddcreception@northwestel.net

Dease River First Nation (DRFN)

Language group: Kaska
Organization code: 504
Administrative centre: Good Hope Lake, BC
Main office phone: 250-239-3000
Political representative: Chief Ruby Johnny

Email: unavailable

Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN)

Language group: Tlingit
Organization code: 501
Administrative centre: Atlin, BC
Main office phone: 250-651-7900
Political Representative: Spokesperson Louise Gordon

Email: trtfn@gov.trtfn.com

Notes/Extra Information

”Signing date” and “Effective date” refer to the First Nation’s Final Agreement (land claim/treaty) and Self-Government Agreement

*Legal name under the Yukon First Nation Self Government Act or Indian Registry, respectively: First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Ta’an Kwach’an Council, Kwanlin Dun, Taku River Tlingit, Dease River and the Daylu Dena Council is legally included within the Liard First Nation.

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