Renewable Resource Councils
What are Renewable Resources Councils?
The Yukon has 10 Renewable Resources Councils (RRCs). They are established in Yukon First Nations Traditional Territories, where the local First Nation has signed a Settlement Agreement.
Chapter 16 of the Umbrella Final Agreement provides the mandate for the RRCs, and their responsibilities are laid out in Chapters 10, 16, and 17.
The RRCs are the primary instrument for local renewable resources management. In contrast, the Board is mandated to address issues at the territorial and national levels.
The RRCs function as a voice for local community members in managing renewable resources, such as fish, wildlife, habitat, and forestry specific to their Traditional Territory.
Each RRC serves a complementary role to the Board, providing us with invaluable local, traditional knowledge, advice, and technical information to help us do our job. We aim to work closely with the RRCs and meet with the RRC Chairs at least once a year. We also participate in the RRC Annual Working Group.
Our Relationship with RRCs
Both the Board and RRCs act in the public interest in all matters relating to fish, wildlife, and their habitat and have the authority to make recommendations to territorial and First Nations governments. The RRCs may also make recommendations to the Board and the Salmon Sub-Committee.
When developing our recommendations, the Board will consult with the affected RRC and consider its recommendations. For example, the Board may review and make additional recommendations on management plans recommended by the RRCs. We also communicate any Board recommendations and decisions (approved under the 16.8.0 process) to the appropriate RRC within a reasonable timeframe.
Like the Board, Renewable Resources Councils make provisions for public involvement in developing their decisions and recommendations.
Some of the fish and wildlife issues that RRCs work on include harvesting requirements, the content and timing of freshwater fish, wildlife, and salmon management plans. They are also responsible for managing furbearers and commercial and other uses of salmon.
The RRCs are also responsible for allocating and setting conditions for commercial fish and wildlife uses. For example, the commercial use and allocation of traplines.
The Board is endeavouring to have the Yukon Wildlife Act opened to conform it to the Yukon First Nations Final Agreements. This initiative will empower the RRCs to fully assume their roles and responsibilities about furbearers and traplines as outlined in the UFA.
Regulatory Review Process
Anyone, including RRCs, local groups, and individuals, can submit regulation change proposals to the Board.
As outlined in the UFA, any proposed changes to the Yukon Wildlife Act or Fishery Act regulations are considered by a joint process involving the Board and the Government of Yukon. Management actions proposed by the government will also sometimes require regulatory changes.
These proposals are advanced through the regulatory review process managed by the Board. We informally refer to this as the “reg change process”.
The RRCs frequently participate in the Board’s regulatory review process. The RRCs play a key role by providing invaluable local and traditional knowledge that offers the Board insight into community-based perspectives.
As directed by Chapter 16 of the UFA, the Board makes room for public involvement during the regulatory review process through a public engagement process.
During the public engagement process, the RRCs can invite the Board and the proponents of the proposals to present during an open RRC meeting; or host a public meeting themselves.
Alsek
About
Authority: Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (“CAFN”) Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: All nominees to the Council should have resided in the Traditional Territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment and should have long term familiarity with renewable resources in Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory. A temporary absence from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory does not constitute an interruption of residency
Term: 3 years
Meetings: Twice a month on Thursdays at the Madame Tremblay Building on 3rd and King Street.
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- Larry Joe, First Nations member from May 4th, 2023 to May 3rd, 2026
- Will Jones, Government of Yukon member from Aug 25th, 2025 to Sept 24th, 2028
- David Leegstra, Government of Yukon member from June 19th, 2025 to Oct 2nd, 2027
- Mark Nassiopoulous, Government of Yukon member from April 1st, 2023 to Mar 31st, 2026, Co-Chair from April 10th, 2025 to April 10th, 2026
- 2x Vacancies, 1 First Nations and 1 Government of Yukon
- 2x Vacancies, 1 First Nation Alternate, 1 Government of Yukon Alternate.
Links
Contact
Phone:: 867.634.2524
Fax: 867.634.2527
Email: admin@alsekrrc.ca
Mail: Alsek RRC
Box 2077
Haines Junction, YT
Y0B 1L0
Carcross/Tagish
About
Authority: Carcross/Tagish First Nation (“CTFN”) Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6.0
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: Nominees shall have resided in the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment and shall have long term familiarity with renewable resources in the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory. A temporary absence from the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory does not constitute an interruption of residency.
Term: 3 years
Meetings: first Monday of each month at the Tagish Community Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Mandate
The Carcross Tagish Renewable Resource Council (C/TRRC) strives to be the voice for the residents within the Carcross Tagish First Nation (CTFN) Traditional Territory (TT) in managing our renewable resources, such as fish, wildlife, and forests.
Members
- Adam Winters, First Nations member from Feb 6th, 2025 to Feb 5th, 2028
- Clement (Bryce) Bekar, Government of Yukon member from July 3rd, 2025 to July 2nd, 2028, Vice-chair from Aug 14th, 2025 to July 2nd, 2028
- Miles Johnson, First Nations member from Nov 2nd, 2023 to Feb 7th, 2026, Chair from March 11th, 2023 to Feb 7th, 2026
- Tyler Obediah, Government of Yukon member from April 11th, 2023 to April 10th, 2026
- 2x Vacancies, 1 First Nations and 1 Government of Yukon
- 2x Vacancies, 1 First Nation Alternate, 1 Government of Yukon Alternate.
Priorities
- Continue to actively engage the communities in fish, wildlife, and forestry management and raise the profile of the CTRRC:
- Continue to build relationships with stakeholders;
- Support and facilitate training opportunities for both staff and Council members;
- Promote youth education opportunities/initiatives;
- Continue to establish mechanisms and opportunities to communicate with the public;
- Participate in meetings and workshops and represent regional interests for all CTRRC areas of responsibility including Land Use and Protected Area Planning;
- Foster working relationships with fish and wildlife management agencies including Government of Yukon (YTG), CTFN, Canadian Wildlife Service, and DFO;
- Work with other local area planning organizations to support the advancement of common areas of concern;
- Ensure equal participation of First Nation beneficiaries and local area residents in processes regarding fish, wildlife, and forestry management; and Administer trapline allocation processes as provided for in the Umbrella Final Agreement.
Links
Contact
Executive Director – Andrew Serack
Regular Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. To find out more about what we do or to add your voice call us or visit our office in the Tagish Community Centre. Dates and location for monthly meetings may vary.
THE OFFICE IS OPEN: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: 867.399.4923
Fax: 867.399.4978
Email: carcrosstagishrrc@gmail.com
Carmacks
About
Authority: Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (“LSCFN”) Final Agreement, Chapter 2.12.0 and 16.6.0
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: All nominees to the Council should have resided in the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Traditional Territory for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment and should have long term familiarity with renewable resources in the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Traditional Territory. A temporary absence from the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Traditional Territory does not constitute an interruption of residency.
Term: 5 years
Meetings: Second and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Carmacks Renewable resources Council Office
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- Full Vacancies, all seats – pending appointments.
Contact
Phone: 867.863.6838
Fax: 867.863.6429
Email: carmacksrrc@northwestel.net
Carmacks RRC
Box 122
Carmacks, YT
Y0B 1C0
Dawson District
About
Authority: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6.
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: All nominees to the Council should have resided in the Traditional Territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment and should have long term familiarity with renewable resources in Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory. A temporary absence from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory does not constitute an interruption of residency.
Term: 3 years
Meetings: Twice a month on Thursdays at the Madame Tremblay Building on 3rd and King Street
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- Daniel (Dan) Reynolds, Government of Yukon member from Oct 17th, 2023 to Oct 18th, 2026, Co-chair from Jan 23rd, 2025 to Jan 22nd, 2026
- Ian Fraser, First Nations member from Jan 11th, 2024 to Jan 10th, 2027
- Mark Weirda, Government of Yukon member from Aug 22nd, 2024 to Aug 22nd, 2027
- Daren Bullen, First Nations member from Jan 11th, 2024 to Jan 10th, 2027
- Alan Anderson, First Nations alternate member from Jan 11th, 2024 to Jan 10th, 2027
- 3x Vacancies, 1 x First Nations, 1 x Government of Yukon, 1 x Government of Yukon Alt
Links
Contact
Phone: 867-993.6976
Fax: 867-993-6093
Email: info@dawsonrrc.ca
Dän Keyi
About
Authority: Kluane First Nation (“KFN”) Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: members should be a resident within Kluane First Nation Traditional Territory
Term: 3 years
Meetings: Once a month at the Council office at the Kluane Lake Athletic Association community building in Destruction Bay, Yukon
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Mandate
The DKRRC, acting in the public interest, makes recommendations to the Minister, the Kluane First Nation, the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board and the Yukon Salmon Sub-committee on any matter related to the conservation of fish and wildlife referred to in chapter 16 of the Kluane First Nation Final Agreement. Recommendations will include matters related to conservation of fish and wildlife, forest resources management and proposed special management areas and future management plans.
Members
The DKRRC is comprised of 8 council members including 2 alternate members. Three members and one alternate are each nominated by the First Nation and the Yukon Government.
- Louise Bouvier, First Nations member from July 13th, 2023 to July 12th, 2026, Co-chair from May 8th, 2025 to May 7th, 2026
- Carla Dawn Nevin, Government of Yukon member from May 4th, 2023 to May 3rd, 2026, Co-chair from Feb 27th, 2025 to Feb 26th, 2026
- Bertha Doris, First Nations member from Dec 12th, 2024 to Dec 12th, 2027
- Sian Williams, Government of Yukon member from July 3rd, 2025 to July 2nd, 2028
- Geraldine Pope, Government of Yukon member from Mar 27th, 2025 to Mar 26th, 2028
- Jennifer Asseltine, Government of Yukon alternate member from Dec 12th, 2024 to Dec 11th, 2027
Other information
Contact
Phone: 867.841.5820
Fax: 867.841.5821
Laberge
About
The Council’s jurisdiction is the Ta’an Kwach’an Council Traditional Territory which includes the city of Whitehorse.
Authority: Ta’an Kwach’an Council Final Agreement, Chapter 2.12.2.3 and 16.6.2
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: All nominees must have resided in the Ta’an Kwach’an Council Traditional Territory or the Kwanlin Dun First Nation Traditional Territory for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment. Nominees should have long term familiarity with renewable resources in the Traditional Territory in which they reside. A temporary absence from Ta’an Kwach’an Council Traditional Territory or Kwanlin Dun First Nation Traditional Territory does not constitute an interruption of residency.
Term: 5 years
Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. for 3 to 4 hours
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- John LaVallee, First Nations member from Nov 25th, 2021 to Nov 24th, 2026, Co-chair from Aug 28th, 2025 to Aug 11th, 2026
- Len Mychasiw, Government of Yukon member from June 9th, 2022 to June 8th, 2027
- Coralee Johns, First Nations member from May 22nd, 2025 to May 21st, 2030
- Kerry Newkirk, Government of Yukon member from Dec 12th, 2024 to Nov 12th, 2029, Co-chair from Aug 28th, 2025 to Aug 11th, 2026
- Charissa Tizya, First Nations member from Mar 23rd, 2023 to Mar 22nd, 2028
- John Pattimore, Government of Yukon member from July 12th, 2024 to June 8th, 2027
- Neil Salvin, Government of Yukon alternate from July 3rd, 2025 to July 2nd, 2030
- 1x Vacancy – First Nations alternate.
Contact
Laberge RRC
3A Glacier Road
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 5S7
Phone: 867.393.3940 call to fax
Email: labergerrc@northwestel.net
Mayo District
About
The Council’s jurisdiction is the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Traditional Territory which includes the communities of Mayo, Stewart Crossing, Elsa, and Keno City.
Authority: First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Final Agreement, Chapter 2.12.0 and 16.6
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: All nominees to the Council, except nominees of the Tetlit Gwich’in, will have lived in the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Traditional Territory for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment, and will have long term familiarity with renewable resources in the Traditional Territory of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun. A Council member may reside temporarily outside of the Traditional Territory of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun if doing work or studies related to the functions of the Council.
Term: 5 years
Meetings: First and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- Brent Chapman, Government of Yukon member from Dec 14th, 2023 to Dec 13th, 2026
- Troy Johnson, Government of Yukon member from May 1st, 2024 to May 1st, 2029
- 6x Vacancies, 3x First Nations, 1 x Government of Yukon, 2 x Alternates 1 from both
Contact
Mayo District RRC
Box 249
Mayo, YT
Y0B 1P0
Phone: 867.996.2942
Fax: 867.996.2948
Email: mayorrc@northwestel.net
North Yukon
About
The Council’s jurisdiction is the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Traditional Territory which includes the community of Old Crow.
Authority: Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (“VGFN”) Final Agreement, Chapter 2.12 and 16.6
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: Must be a resident within the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Traditional Territory
Term: 5 years
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the John Tizya Center in Old Crow
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- Brenda Frost, First Nations member from Dec 14th, 2023 to Dec 13th, 2028
- Ryan Newman-Kay, Government of Yukon member from June 13th, 2024 to June 12th, 2029
- David Lord, Government of Yukon member from July 31st, 2025 to June 12th, 2029
- Nathaniel Schafer, Government of Yukon member from Aug 21st, 2023 to Aug 20th, 2028
- Peter Frost, First Nations member from Sept 25th, 2025 to Dec 13th, 2028
- Aidan Kyikavichik, First Nations member from Sept 25th, 2025 to Sept 24th, 2030
- Renee Charlie, First Nations alternate from Sept 25th, 2025 to Sept 24th, 2030
- Vacancy x1 – Government of Yukon alternate
- Vice -chair and Chair – pending
Contact
North Yukon RRC
Box 80
Old Crow, YT
Y0B 1N0
Phone: 867.966.3034
Fax: 867.966.3036
Email:
northyukonrrc@gmail.com
Selkirk
About
The Council’s jurisdiction is the Selkirk First Nation Traditional Territory which includes the community of Pelly Crossing.
- Authority: Selkirk First Nation Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6.3
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: Nominees should have resided in the Selkirk First Nation Traditional Territory for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment and should have long term familiarity with renewable resources in Selkirk First Nation Traditional Territory
Term: 3 years
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Council offices inside the Selkirk First Nation Administration Building
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per day
Members
- Jerry Alfred, First Nations member from Feb 8th, 2024 to Feb 7th, 2027, Co-chair from June 6th, 2024 to Feb 7th, 2027
- Amber Baker, Government of Yukon member from Sept 13th, 2024 to Sept 13th, 2027
- Andy Silverfox, First Nations member from Sept 25th, 2025 to Sept 24th, 2028
- Ryan Bennett, Government of Yukon member from July 3rd, 2025 to Sept 13th, 2027
- Gavin Albert-Joe, First Nations member from Aug 24th, 2023 to Aug 24th, 2026
- Bill Shanks, Government of Yukon member from Aug 24th, 2023 to Aug 24th, 2026
- Patti Isaac, First Nations alternate from Sept 25th, 2025 to Sept 24th, 2028
- 1x Vacancy – Government of Yukon Alternate
- 1x Vacancy – Co-chair
Contact
Selkirk RRC
Box 32
Pelly Crossing, YT
Y0B 1P0
Phone: 867.537.3937 or 867.537.3938
Fax: 867.537.3938
Email:
selkirkrrc@northwestel.net
Teslin
About
The Council’s jurisdiction is the Teslin Tlingit Council Traditional Territory which includes the community of Teslin.
Authority: Teslin Tlingit Council Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6.3
Type: Advisory
Appointment process: Ministerial
Requirements: Must be resident within Teslin Tlingit Council Traditional Territory. A resident is a person who has long term familiarity with Teslin Tlingit Council Traditional Territory and its renewable resources and who lives in Teslin Tlingit Council Traditional Territory.
Term: 5 years
Meetings: 12 times per year
Department: Environment
Honoraria: $125 per year
Members
- Meagan Grabowski, Government of Yukon member, May 1st, 2024 to May 1st, 2029
- Frank Johnstone, Government of Yukon member from April 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2028, Chair from May 9th, 2025 to Mar 31st, 2028
- John Martychuk, First Nations member from June 17th, 2021 to June 16th, 2026
- Juanita Kermer, First Nations member from Dec 20th, 2024 to Dec 19th, 2029
- Minnie Clark, Government of Yukon member June 17th, 2021 to June 16th, 2026
- Randy Keleher, Government of Yukon member from July 27th, 2023 to July 26th, 2028
- Alex Oakley, First Nations member from May 22nd, 2025 to May 21st, 2030, Vice-chair from Jan 23rd, 2025 to Mar 31st, 2028
- 1x First Nations Vacancy
Priorities
Trapping: TRRC Trapline Guidelines
Links
Contact
Teslin RRC
PO Box 186
Teslin, YT
Y0A 1B0
Phone: 867.390.2323
Fax: 867.390.2919
Email: teslin@rrc-yukon.com