The Adoption of THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA and THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
(hereinafter referred to as "the Children" or "the Dakota Twins")
The Application of THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
(hereinafter referred to as "the Applicant" or "Saskatchewan")
Pursuant to the Interprovincial Adoption of American States Act (proposed), Section 47(2)
I, THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, acting through its duly authorized representative, do solemnly declare as follows:
I understand and acknowledge that:
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Pursuant to the Interprovincial Adoption of American States Act (proposed), Section 23
Note: This form requires signatures from both children. Given the unique nature of this adoption (the "children" being 135 years old with their own governments), consent is presumed to be informed and voluntary.
Filed pursuant to the International Adoption and Territorial Incorporation Act (hypothetical), R.S.C. 2024, c. A-7.2
YUKON TERRITORY
2071 Second Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1B2 Canada
SENT BY REGISTERED MAIL AND SECURE EMAIL
Date: January __, 2026
To:
The Right Honourable [Prime Minister] Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
CC:
CERTIFICATE OF LIVE STATEHOOD
STATE FILE NUMBER: USA-STATE-49
This is to certify that:
We've discussed the dream. Now let's discuss the legal reality.
(Spoiler: It's complicated.)
Current Legal Status:
Yukon:
Alaska:
The Iditarod — 1,000+ miles from Anchorage to Nome — is Alaska's most famous sporting event. Mushers and dog teams racing through the wilderness, commemorating the 1925 serum run that saved Nome from diphtheria.
Yukon has the Yukon Quest — 1,000 miles from Whitehorse to Fairbanks (or reverse). Less famous but equally grueling.
Two great races. One border between them.
The Iditarod:
The Arctic is strategic. Both the US and Canada (through NORAD) maintain military infrastructure across Yukon and Alaska.
Any change in political status has defense implications.
Current Military Presence:
Alaska (US):