“Yukon Ggaał,” which is the Denaakk’e (Koyukon) word for king salmon, illustrates the central role that salmon play in Koyukon Athabascan culture and way of life. In recent years, the salmon population in the Yukon River has drastically declined and harsh limits on subsistence fishing have been put in place, threatening food security and the ability to practice traditions that have been passed down for thousands of years. The goal of this work is to bring awareness to the salmon crisis, share the traditions at risk, and honor the enduring connection between ggaał and our people.