First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun

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The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (English: "First Nation of the Big River People") is a First Nation band government in Yukon, Canada. Its main population centre is in Mayo, Yukon, but many of its members live across Canada and the United States.

Language[]

The language originally spoken by the people of this First Nation is the Northern Tutchone language.

Culture[]

The member of this First Nation maintain their cultural practices and continue to live off the land and continue to pursue their traditional lifestyles.

Economy[]

Most also hold employment positions where ever they reside.

Territory[]

This First Nation has a very large historical territory, that includes many beautiful rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges. The potential for Wilderness Tourism is tremendous, as their homelands including some of the most sought-after, pristine rivers in its back country.

The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun was one of the first four First Nations to sign a Yukon land claims agreement in 1995.

External links[]

• First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun website
• Na-Cho Nyak Dun page on the Council of Yukon First Nations web site
• Government of Canada's Department of Indian and Northern Affairs First Nation profile

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