James Smith (Canadian politician)

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James Smith was commissioner of the Yukon Territory from November 7, 1966 to June 30, 1976.[1] 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.[citation needed] He was also responsible for creating the Arctic Winter Games along with Northwest Territories commissioner Stuart Hodgson and Alaska governor Walter Joseph Hickel.[2]

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  1. ^ Commissioners of the Yukon Territory History of Yukon Commissioners. Government of Yukon. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
  2. ^ About the Arctic Winter Games. Arctic Winter Games. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.

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