First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun
Negotiation Type
Transboundary Agreement
Negotiation Parties
- First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun (NND)
- Government of Canada
- Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Map of Nacho Nyak Dun Asserted Territory in NWT
Overview
The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun (FNNND), the GNWT, and Canada are negotiating the recognition of FNNND rights in the Northwest Territories . The Parties entered into a Framework Agreement in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who are the Nacho Nyak Dun (NND)?
The FNNND is a self-governing First Nation in Yukon who assert that their traditional territory includes some of the NWT. This asserted traditional territory overlaps with the western areas of the Gwich'in and Sahtu Settlement Areas.
2. Who are the parties involved in the negotiations?
Three parties are involved in negotiations: the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
3. Why are the parties negotiating?
Canada and the NND committed to make best efforts to settle the transboundary Aboriginal claims in the NWT of Yukon First Nations in Chapter 25 of the Nacho Nyak Dun Final Agreement.
4. What are the negotiations about?
An Agreement in the NWT will clarify and confirm FNNND rights in the NWT including harvesting rights, land ownership, participation in the existing resource management regime and self-government.
5. What stage are the negotiations at? What are the next steps in the negotiations process?
The Parties are negotiating a Final land, resources and self-government Agreement.
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