William Andrew Carvill
Grand Chief
Andy Carvill, “Ka Nuxh” is of Tlingit and Northern Tutchone ancestry, a member of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and also a Selkirk First Nation descendant on his mother’s side. Mr. Carvill was born and raised in Carcross, Yukon and continues to make it his home today.
Mr. Carvill was sworn in as Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) on June 28, 2005. Prior to being elected Mr. Carvill held the position of Khà Shâde Héni (Chief) of the Dakh Ka Tlingit Nation from 2004 to 2005. During his role as Khà Shâde Héni he was instrumental in moving the Tlingit/Tagish Cultural Protocol project to a place where Elders, Leadership and community citizens are now able to use the protocol for much needed direction with respect to language, culture and history. He continues to serve on the Northern Nations Alliance Working Group to further the collective for Transboundary Claims within the British Columbia region.
Mr. Carvill’s experience over the years has strengthened his understanding and knowledge of federal, territorial, municipal and First Nation affairs; Land Claims and Self Government Agreements; health and wellness; training and education programs and institutions.
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