Aat á x yaa has na.át. aáni ka heen (Tlingit) | Nän ye, chū jutzän da näll ye - Na̋n ye chu ye ts’àdnäl (Southern Tutchone) | Nen ye, tu ye da ne dii kânáda (Tagish)
How We Walk with the Land and Water
Creating a shared First Nations vision for the Southern Lakes, grounded in Indigenous story, law, and knowledge, and supported by western science. The intention of our vision is to guide regional land and water relationship planning.
"Woosh een yei ch'u tooneiyi haa gooxlatseen"
If we work together we're going to be strong.
Winnie Atlin
Preparing Southern Lakes First Nations in Indigenous-led land and water relationship planning.
Our land, our water, our shared responsibility.
How We Walk with the Land And Water is an Indigenous-led planning initiative supporting Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in preparing for regional planning.
We are dedicated to equipping the three Nations with the tools and processes necessary for effective land and water relationship planning. Our focus is on creating practical resources that can be used to ensure planning outcomes align with the needs of the land, water, and all our relations.
Our Indigenous Land & Water Relationship Planning Approach
Embracing Our Worldview, Shaping Our Futures.
Mapping Our Values: The Map-Based Land & Water Vision
Designing a set of mapping tools and recommended actions to support long-term planning and stewardship of our lands and waters by weaving together Traditional Knowledge and western science.
Honouring Who We Are: Approaching Regional Planning Differently
The How We Walk approach to regional planning is grounded in our values and relationships with the land and the water, as expressed through our stories and oral history.
Delivering Our Promise: How We Walk with the Land and Water
Developing a comprehensive guide to Indigenous-led land and water relationship planning for the HWW Nations. Taking a holistic perspective that reflects the needs of the land, water and communities together throughout the seasons.
Walk With Us on Our Path Forward
Join us in our journey as we develop the tools that will guide Indigenous-led land and water relationship planning for the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Visit our blog for the latest updates and opportunities to get involved.
