Carcross/Tagish Renewable Resources Council

Renewable Resources Councils are a primary instrument for local renewable resources management as set out in the final agreements. Each Renewable Resources Council, acting in the public interest and consistent with their Final Agreement may make recommendations to the Minister, the affected Yukon First Nation, the Fish and Wildlife Management Board and the Salmon Sub-Committee on any matter related to conservation of fish and wildlife. Each Renewable Resources Council makes provisions for public involvement in the development of its decisions and its recommendations.

• Authority: Carcross/Tagish First Nation (“CTFN”) Final Agreement, Chapter 16.6.0  Renewable Resources Council Manual
• Type: advisory
• Appointment process: ministerial
• Requirements: nominees shall have resided in the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory for at least 1 year immediately prior to their appointment and shall have long term familiarity with renewable resources in the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory. A temporary absence from the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory does not constitute an interruption of residency.
• Term: 3 years
• Meetings: first Monday of each month at the Tagish Community Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Department: Environment
• Honoraria: Honoraria is paid to members for meetings

Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

Apply

1. Complete the application.
2. Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
3. Submit your completed application and resume.
   In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
   Email: boards.committees@yukon.ca
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

How members are selected

Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

• Yukon Development Corporation
• Yukon Energy Corporation
• Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
• Yukon Lottery Commission
• Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
• Yukon Arts Advisory Council
• Yukon Utilities Board
• Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
• Yukon Human Rights Commission

Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.

• Clement (Bryce) Bekar, member from June 28, 2022, to June 27, 2025
• Corey Atlin, member from July 14, 2022, to July 13, 2025
• John Smarch, vice-chair from July 14, 2022, to December 17, 2024
• Miles Johnson, member from October 19, 2023 to February 7, 2026
• Tyler Obediah, member from April 11, 2023, to April 10, 2026
• Wesley Barrett, member from December 14, 2023, to December 17, 2024
• Zena McLean, member from April 6, 2022, to April 5, 2025