Discover the diversity of the Yukon’s fish species, keep up to date on the latest research, and learn how Yukon First Nations and our partners are working together to ensure healthy ecosystems and aquatic resources through traditional ecological knowledge and western science.
The purpose of YFNSSA is to support Yukon First Nations in carrying out collaborative programs, initiatives, and partnerships around salmon, freshwater fish, ecosystems, and aquatic resources while promoting the rights of First Nations in the Yukon. For the first five years, until 2026, our key priority is salmon.
YFNSSA calls for healthy salmon, freshwater fish, and ecosystems in Yukon. We operate without prejudice to the rights, title, self-governance agreements of Yukon First Nations. Our membership includes partners from Yukon First Nation governments in the Yukon.
YFNSSA advocates for the well-being of salmon, freshwater fish, and ecosystems in Yukon while upholding the rights, title, and self-governance agreements of Yukon First Nations. Our membership includes partners from Yukon First Nation governments in the Yukon.
We prioritize cooperative efforts and programs at the watershed level to ensure the sustainable use of resources and to effectively represent the interests of salmon, aquatic resources, and ecosystems. In addition, we seek to benefit member governments by providing First Nations training and capacity development and strengthening cultural connections.
We aim to develop partnerships through an integrated approach with Yukon First Nations, federal and territorial governments, and other partners interested in the conservation of salmon, aquatic resources, and healthy ecosystems. Our priorities and programs are implemented holistically, based on an Indigenous approach that combines the best available western science with traditional ecological knowledge.
