The People

• Fifty-five percent of population is under the age of thirty
• Eighty percent of all the community residents are aboriginal
• Multi-cultural with many different ethnic and religious groups
• Aboriginal groups negotiated land claim agreements with the federal government:
  • 1984 - The Inuvialuit gained control over their lands and resources
  • 1992 - The Gwich'in gained control over their lands and resources
• There has been a revival of traditional aboriginal games, music and dancing
• Family and community ties are very strong

 

 

Photo Credits: 1, 4, 5 Peggy Jay/IRC; 2 Steven Baryluk; 3 Victoria Boudreau