Associations near Lower Post BC (169 Result(s))

The Centre in Whitehorse bears the name of James Mason (1856-1916). Mason otherwise known as Skookum Jim, a Tagish man of the Dak l'a Weidi Clan who discovered gold on Bonanza Creek in 1897 leading to the great Klondike Gold Rush.Skookum Jim was highly regarded by his people. Upon his death, Skookum Jim's fortune from the gold rush was put in trust, and according to the terms of his will, the interest generated by the money was to be used to help obtain a better standard of health and education for Indian People in the Yukon. The trust fund is still in existence today and the interest generated is used to provide awards and recognition to Indian People who have helped their community.

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Mt. Lorne extends from just south of the junction of the Alaska and Klondike Highways to south of Bear Creek, and down the Annie Lake Road to the Wheaton River bridge. It covers an area of 245 square kilometers with a population of 410 people.The Mt. Lorne area has a rich history. First Nations people have a long tradition of hunting and gathering in this region.

Writing Targeted Briefing Notes T034 October 15 types and components of briefing not.Born in the UFAElijah Smith and his colleagues had a dream; to see Yukon First Nations achieve self-determinacy. Their united front led to the Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA) and out of that, the Training Policy Committee (TPC) was born.