Daadzaii Van Territorial Park

About Daadzaii Van Territorial Park

Daadzaii Van means 'Loon Lake' in Gwich'in. The park is a network of ancient travel routes and a gathering place along the Chiiveenjik (Bell River). The 1,525 km2 park will protect the area's wildlife and heritage. Important to Vuntut Gwitchin and Tetlit Gwich'in First Nations. Located in northern Yukon, referred to as Summit Lake - Bell River in the North Yukon Regional Land Use Plan, 75 km from nearest community. Park in progress - planning underway since working group created in early 2016. Identified in North Yukon Regional Land Use Plan in 2009. Yukon Government and Vuntut Gwitchin Government working collaboratively on park management plan