James Smith

Male, Person

1966 –

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Who is James Smith?

James Smith was the longest serving commissioner of the Yukon Territory from November 7, 1966 to June 30, 1976. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the creation of Kluane National Park and Reserve and the designation of the Chilkoot Trail as a National Historic Site of Canada. He was also responsible for creating the Arctic Winter Games along with Northwest Territories commissioner Stuart Hodgson and Alaska governor Walter Joseph Hickel.

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Born
Nov 7, 1966

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on July 23, 2013

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