In 1993, after more than 20 years of negotiations, CAFN`s rights to the yukon portion of its traditional lands and resources were finally confirmed by the signing of the Final First Nation Agreement between CAFN, the Government of Canada and the Yukon Government. CafN`s ownership agreement provides that possession of approximately 2,427 square kilometres of land and approximately $28 million over a 15-year period will be paid for. The challenge is to maintain political interest when public servants change their positions. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the administrative agreement and parking identity on the political agenda. One strategy is for governments to re-date the agreement every year. This helps to keep the subject in the political arena and to renew financial commitment and interest. In 1996, the tatshenshini-Alsek Park Management Agreement was adopted under the Environmental Land Use Act under Class A and UNESCO. In accordance with the agreement, the administration is under the joint responsibility of the park`s board of directors, which is composed of equal representation of the province and the CAFN. Tatshenshini-Alsek is considered Canada`s first „global” environmental protection issue. As a result, the designation of the park had a high political profile. The tatshenshini-Alsek Park Management Agreement stipulates that the park`s land and cultural environment must be permanently protected for natural and cultural purposes. While this is of great importance, the agreement itself, which details the authorities and the management of the park, is a tangible sign of the CAFN`s commitment to ensuring constant respect for the earthly spirit. Recognition of the rights inherent in the CAFN and self-interest in the area – maintenance and operation of the park by CAFN and the intention that CAFN be responsible for all field work – Presentation of CAFN heritage by a network of regional hiking trails, former localities, campsites, cabins, hideouts, trail markers, petroglyphs, etc.
– Declaration that CAFN is solely authority on the use of Aboriginal languages , place names, former CAFN community sites and cultural heritage itineraries as well as the interpretation and presentation of Aboriginal history and traditional use – CAFN Engagement, B.C.