Nen/Haa aaní/The land

Nen/Haa aaní/The land. . Welcome to the Tagish Valley Trail. The Carcross/Tagish people have traditions such as the moiety and clan system that have been followed for thousands of years and are still honored today. For centuries they have lived in this region, an area of high mountains, deep valleys, and dense forests. , In traditional times the Carcross/Tagish people traveled throughout this area all year long, harvesting seasonal resources such as fish, birds, plants, and animals as they were available. People today maintain this strong connection to the land and water. Just as in the past, they are skilled and adaptive., Since 2006 the Carcross/Tagish people have been a self-governing First Nation. Stewardship of the land is formalized in their Traditional Territory, which covers more than 1,500 square kilometers. The Citizens of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation incorporate their cultural values into their use of the land and its resources., Above, left: A C/TFN muskrat trapping camp on the land. , Above right: Drumming is a rich part of C/TFN cultural practices. , Left: Cooking bannock. The Carcross/Tagish people's profound connection to the land is also expressed through sharing and community.