The information that follows highlights provisions contained in the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) Final Agreement, Self-Government Agreement and auxiliary agreements.

Land

• " Ownership of approximately 1040 square kilometres (402 square miles) of settlement land, of which 35 square kilometres is located inside the City of Whitehorse, including some waterfront land.
  
• " Two new Special Management Areas for Kusawa Park and the Lewes March Wetland Habitat Protection Area.
  
• " Retention of KDFN Indian Reserve No. 8 - comprising the Old Village (Lot 226) - to be managed by KDFN as a "retained reserve" to be managed as Settlement Category A land. The Indian Act will not apply to this land.
  
• " Establishment of the Ibex Renewable Resources Council and creation of the Southern Lakes Wildlife Coordinating Committee.
  
• " Participation in the Whitehorse Fishway Redevelopment Project on the Yukon River.
  
• " Waterfront development - includes a parcel of Riverfront land in downtown Whitehorse.
  
• " New land use planning initiatives that allow KDFN a more active role in joint land use planning within KDFN traditional territory.

Funding

• " Approximately $28.72 million in net financial compensation paid over the next 15 years.
  
• " $5.39 million economic development fund to be used for economic development relevant training and education, and the cost of administering the fund.
  
• " A lump-sum payment of $6.0 million under a Collateral Agreement for the settlement of outstanding litigation with respect to Lot 226, potential disputes arising from the 1986 relocation, and a contribution to KDFN's Waterfront Development
  
• " $650,000 for a Waterfront Heritage Working Group to be established to address the lack of First Nation heritage along the banks of the Yukon River.
  
• " $100,000 towards KDFN's participation in the Whitehorse Fishway Redevelopment Project.
  
• " Funding to deliver programs and services transferred to KDFN under Programs and Services Transfer Agreements.
  
• " Implementation plans for the final and self-government agreements provide funding for implementation.
  
• " The final agreement includes commitments from the Government of Yukon to provide KDFN with opportunities on certain government projects and government contracts within KDFN traditional territory.
  

Rights & Benefits

• " The land claim agreement provides fish and wildlife harvesting rights within KDFN traditional territory, including exclusive hunting rights on Category A settlement land.
  
• " First Nation participation in decision making affecting fish and wildlife and public land within KDFN traditional territory through various boards, committees and councils.
  
• " KDFN Self-Government Agreement provides KDFN exercise of self-government within the City of Whitehorse and the authority to enact certain laws for the management of internal affairs, programs and services to citizens, and management of land and natural resources, and public health and safety on settlement lands.

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