First Nations People

Whitehorse, YT is seeped in the historical culture and rich diversity of its first People.  Archaeological work has provided evidence that First Nations People have used this area for many thousands of years. 

 

Yukon First Nations include the Southern and Northern Tutchone, Tlingit, Tagish, Kaska, Tanana, Han and Gwitchin people. There are over eight languages of the Yukon First Nations People, and these community organizations are dedicated to passing the traditional knowledge on to the children of their ancestry.  The Yukon First Nations are highly regarded artisans, with exquisite craftsmanship, music, dance and story telling.  Respect for the land, its creatures and the forces of nature, combined with a rich oral tradition, form the foundations of the Yukon First Nations culture.