First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun


The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun 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.