Plan reflects a deep and shared commitment to caring for the water, land, culture and people of this special place.

November 12, 2024                    Haines Junction, Yukon                     Parks Canada

National historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

The management plan for Kluane National Park and Reserve was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every ten years, management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas.

The new plan for Kluane National Park and Reserve outlines the following goals:

·        Goal 1: Dań k’è kwǎnjì’ / The People’s way is alive – addresses the ongoing need to support Dän / The People in rebuilding a strong and enduring relationship to the lands, waters and resources within the park.

·        Goal 2: Dákeyi ukaanathį̀ jè / All of you watch over our country with your heart – focuses on maintaining and improving the ecological integrity of ecosystems and the need to build resiliency for rapidly changing environments as a result of climate change.

·        Goal 3: Kwiyaajàl’ / We are happy to welcome you – focuses on creating opportunities for visitors with a range of abilities, interests and identities to learn about, experience and care for the park.

·        Goal 4: Dándāl dákundür hį / We will tell you all our story – addresses outreach and education activities that share the stories of the park, including Southern Tutchone culture and cooperative management, raising the profile of Kluane National Park and Reserve.

Kluane National Park and Reserve is cooperatively managed by Parks Canada, Kluane First Nation, and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations through the Kluane National Park Management Board.

White River First Nation claims unceded Aboriginal title and rights to its asserted traditional territory in the northern part of Kluane National Park and Reserve; this accounts for the reserve status of the park. Parks Canada is engaging with White River First Nation about their interests in the park and consulted the Nation during this management planning process.

The management plan for Kluane National Park and Reserve was co-developed by cooperative management partners and the Kluane National Park Management Board. It was shaped by input from other Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners and stakeholders, including territorial and First Nation governments, heritage, tourism, academic and environmental organizations, local residents, as well as visitors past and present. Through this management plan, Parks Canada, Kluane First Nation, and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations will protect an important example of natural and cultural heritage and provide an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover these traditional territories in new and innovative ways.

The Kluane National Park and Reserve Management Plan is available for viewing on the Parks Canada website at: (Link to Management Plan). To learn more about Kluane National Park and Reserve, please visit parkscanada.ca/kluane.

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