New agreement enhances policing for Kluane First Nation through collaborative tripartite partnership
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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.