Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and the Yukon government have been working together for the past five years to develop the land use plan. Both the Yukon Government and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation were then tasked with reviewing the plan, and deciding whether to accept, reject, or recommend changes to the draft plan. Feeling ‘hijacked’The territory’s reason for why it’s taking more time doesn’t sit well with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief Darren Taylor. He says his First Nation feels “somewhat hijacked” by the government’s efforts to consult with the White River First Nation, saying that’s not a requirement. “From our perspective, we [Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in] have a final land claims agreement,” he said.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2024 16:31 UTC