Brendan Hanley
Brendan Hanley
Member of Parliament for Yukon
New agreement enhances policing for Kluane First Nation through collaborative tripartite partnership
March 5, 2025
This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada, Kluane First Nation and the Government of Yukon. The Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and the Kluane First Nation have entered into a First Nations and Inuit Policing Program Community Tripartite Agreement, marking a significant milestone in community safety for Kluane First Nation. This agreement will assign two dedicated, community-focused RCMP positions to support Kluane First Nation. It underscores the shared commitment of all parties to fostering safer, healthier communities through collaborative partnerships and culturally informed policing solutions. These positions will provide community-based enhanced policing services to Kluane First Nation, in addition to the RCMP’s core policing duties under the Territorial Police Service Agreement. The agreement is intended to provide policing services which are professional, dedicated and responsive to the needs and cultures of individual communities. These services are cost-shared by the Government of Canada paying 52 per cent and the Government of Yukon paying 48 per cent. The day-to-day duties of the new officers will align with the community safety priorities identified in the Letter of Expectations and will be co-developed between the RCMP and the Kluane First Nation community members who are in the Community Consultative Group. This cooperative approach helps ensure that policing efforts align closely with the unique needs and priorities of the Kluane First Nation community. Today, a community event was held in Burwash Landing to celebrate this important community safety milestone and to acknowledge the beginning of the agreement.
This community specific agreement is a powerful step forward in fostering autonomy and building relationships between the RCMP and the Kluane First Nation. It demonstrates our government’s dedication to supporting the safety and security of our communities by providing enhanced and culturally responsive policing to meet the unique needs of Yukoners.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tracy-Anne McPhee
Kluane First Nation welcomes this community-specific policing agreement as a significant step towards greater autonomy and improved relations with the RCMP. This initiative aligns with our self-governance goals and recognizes our unique needs as a First Nation. We see it as an opportunity to ensure culturally appropriate law enforcement that respects our traditions and values. By fostering this important relationship, we're enhancing the safety and security of our community while strengthening our nation's sovereignty. This agreement demonstrates a commitment to responsive policing that truly serves the Kluane First Nation people.
Chief of Kluane First Nation Kwanathi inlį Robert (Bob) Dickson
This Community Tripartite Agreement, funded through the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program, will provide Kluane First Nation with more community-focused policing through the RCMP. This long awaited, crucial step, will enhance community policing and marks progress in strengthening the relationship between the RCMP and the community.
Member of Parliament for the Yukon Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety David J. McGuinty
Yukon RCMP are pleased to support Kluane First Nation by providing dedicated enhanced policing through this Community Tripartite Agreement. It has been over 60 years since a permanent Detachment presence was in Burwash Landing and the two assigned positions to Kluane First Nation are an important step in continuing to build and improve relationships while working with Kluane First Nation citizens on their community safety priorities in this area. The employees of Haines Junction Detachment, along with the M Division Senior Management Team, are excited to get to work on moving forward on initiatives unique to the community. Shä̀w níthän.
Yukon RCMP Commanding Officer Chief Superintendent Lindsay Ellis
Quick facts
  • Kluane First Nation is one of 11 Self-Governing First Nations in the Yukon. Kluane First Nation signed their Land Claim and Self-Government Agreement in October 2003 and it came into effect in February 2004. 
  • Self-Governing First Nations in the Yukon operate in tripartite with the Government of Yukon and the federal government.
  • The First Nations and Inuit Policing Program funds policing services that are professional, dedicated and responsive to First Nations and Inuit communities. Costs are shared between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon at a ratio of 52 per cent federal and 48 per cent territorial.
  • Budget 2021 announced up to $540.3 million over five years, beginning in 2021–22, and $126.8 million ongoing, to support Indigenous communities currently served under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program and expand the program to new communities.
  • In 2024–25, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon increased the number of First Nations and Inuit Policing officers assigned to the Yukon by six RCMP members, resulting in 25 officers assigned to Yukon First Nations.
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