Carcross/Tagish First Nation Constitution

Year

2005

Located in the Yukon Territory, Canada, the Carcross/Tagish First Nation has a population of 609 people, and their constitution was enacted in 2005.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve and protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/ Tagish First Nation government for our future generations.

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Native Nations

Carcross/Tagish First Nation

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Citation

Carcross/Tagish First Nation. 2005. "Carcross/Tagish First Nation Constitution." Carcross, Yukon.

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