The YRITFC’s geographic area covers the entirety of the Yukon River landscape and includes the traditional homelands of over 55 Tribal Governments and Canadian First Nations. The Yukon River is the third longest river and fourth largest watershed in North America, measuring 1,980 mi (3,190 km) from the headwaters of the McNeil River in south-central Yukon, Canada to the mouth at the Bering Sea, encompassing about 330,000 square miles.

YRITFC is currently made up of 44 federally-recognized tribes in the Yukon River watershed.

Alaska Department of Fish and Game Yukon River Map

Source: Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game

Role of Member Tribal Governments

  • Ratify Constitution, affirming Commission purpose and authority on behalf of the Tribe/First Nation.

  • Uphold Constitution, committing to strengthening tribal unity for continued sustainable stewardship in perpetuity, for the health and wellbeing of tribal members, future generations, and all Alaskans & Canadians who rely upon the health of the fish.

  • Appoint and support a Commissioner to adequately represent Tribe/First Nation in Commission decision making.

Territories & Tribes

  • Paimuit

    Scammon Bay

  • Alakanuk

    Bill Moore's Slough

    Nunum Iqua

    Chuloonawick

    Emmonak

    Kotlik

  • Algaaciq

    Mountain Village

    Marshall

    Ohogamiut

    Pilot Station

    Pitka's Point

  • Anvik

    Grayling

    Holy Cross

    Russian Mission

    Shageluk

  • Kaltag

    Koyukuk

    Louden-Galena

    Nulato

    Ruby

  • Alatna

    Allakaket

    Hughes

    Huslia

  • Manley

    Minto

    Nenana

    Rampart

    Tanana

  • Arctic Village

    Beaver

    Birch Creek

    Chalkyitsik

    Gwichyaa Zhee

    Stevens Village

  • Dot Lake

    Healy Lake

    Northway

  • Circle

    Eagle