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After the Land Claim - Implementation

Land claims for Yukon First Nations are the result of over 30 years of gruelling work, and this definitely not the end of it. Implementing the land claim and self-government agreements means taking over many programs,establishing LSCFN policies, and building relationships with other governments.

This is not always a smooth process. The Final Agreement is about sharing the power to make decisions and the control of resources, so the Yukon and Canadian governments can no longer operate as if they are the only authority. This means changing the attitudes and governement practices of the last century. At times, First Nations must use force in order to change things, by going to court or putting politcal pressure on the government .

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LSCFN Chief Eddie Skookum
2005
Whitehorse, Yukon