Gwich'in Settlement Area

The Gwich'in Settlement Area is a designated region in northern Canada where the Gwich'in people, an Indigenous group, have recognized rights and land claims. Located mainly in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, it provides the Gwich'in with authority over land use and resources, especially important for their cultural traditions and subsistence lifestyle. The area also plays a key role in protecting caribou herds, which are vital to the Gwich'in's livelihood and cultural heritage. This settlement ensures the Gwich'in can manage and preserve their land while balancing development and environmental conservation.