Guiding Principles

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Article 26

1. Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired.

2. Indigenous peoples have the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use, as well as those which they have otherwise acquired.

3. States shall give legal recognition and protection to these lands, territories and resources. Such recognition shall be conducted with due respect to the customs, traditions and land tenure systems of the indigenous peoples concerned.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - Calls to Action

92. We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. This would include, but not be limited to, the following:

i. Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects.

ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector, and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.

iii. Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.

2024 Accomplishments

• Partnership with IRP Consulting to help guide the company launch.

• Development of financial model that incorporates a 5-6% donation off of gross revenue.

• Provided each First Nation with an operational report detailling exploratory trips conducted in 2023 and 2024.

Financial Contributions

As this is our first year of operation, we can’t report any donations yet.

Goals for 2025

• Work towards integrating Knowledge Keepers into our trips.

• Develop a mentorship program for Indigenous people looking to become ACMG Guides. We have committed to implementing this by 2031.

• Meet with the Yukon Tourism Industry Association (YTIA) and local members of parliament to push for a rethinking of the current requirements for the Wilderness Tourism License to have more benefit and acknowledgement of Yukon’s First Nations.