This is an important milestone for the Commission under its obligations in the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement, Chapter 11. The Final Recommended Plan presents the Commission’s best advice for the region’s future, grounded in what was heard from the Parties and the community.

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At a glance

  • Created by the Dawson Regional Planning Commission under Chapter 11 obligations.
  • Reflects modifications from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the Government of Yukon, following their review of the 2022 Recommended Plan.
  • Emphasizes co-management
  • Provides direction for future governance and decisions
  • Builds on years of community engagement, submissions, technical analysis, and collaboration.
  • Information about individual Landscape Management Units is available here
  • An interactive map for the whole Region is available here

How the Plan Was Created

  • The Dawson Regional Planning Commission is responsible for preparing land use plans under Chapter 11 of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement.
  • The Commission reviewed all modifications submitted by the Parties in response to the 2022 Recommended Plan and considered how those modifications would strengthen the balance between land stewardship, cultural continuity, and sustainable development.
  • The Final Recommended Plan reflects:
    • Technical input and knowledge from both Parties
    • Community perspectives and local priorities
    • The Commission’s responsibility to consider both regional and long-term impacts
    • The guiding vision that decisions must meet the needs of the land and the whole community
  • The Final Recommended Plan represents the Commission fulfilling their Final Agreement obligations with respect to Plan development under Chapter 11. The Parties will now consider the Plan and determine their next steps as outlined in the land claim process.

Contact:

Kirsten Reid
Dawson Regional Planning Commission
867-667-7397 x4
kirsten@planyukon.ca

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