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Three projects supported through the Yukon Francophonie Day Program
April 10, 2024
The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon awarded $14,605 for three community-based projects creating opportunities for all Yukoners to celebrate the Yukon Francophonie Day.
New strategic framework for French-language services released
November 14, 2023
The Government of Yukon has released the third strategic framework for French-language services to prioritize actions and investments for the growing Yukon Francophone community.
Joint Statement from Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker and Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on funding to strengthen Les Essentielles
August 8, 2023
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announced funding to help allow Les Essentielles to buy the commercial building that houses their organization.
Statement from Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
June 23, 2023
The Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate invites Yukoners to celebrate and gather on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
What We Heard report on French-language services and communications released
June 14, 2023
The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report highlighting feedback that will shape the next strategic framework for French-language services and communications.
Five projects supported through the Yukon Francophonie Day Program
May 8, 2023
Five community-based projects have been awarded $15,000 from the Yukon Francophonie Day Program launched earlier this year by the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon.
Statement from the Minister Responsible for the French Language Services Directorate John Streicker on International Francophonie Day
March 20, 2023
We are proud to celebrate with the Yukon’s growing Francophone population.
Statement from Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate John Streicker on the next strategic framework for French-language services
November 21, 2022
A public engagement to inform the next strategic framework for French-language services has now launched.
Government of Yukon signs three-year agreement with Association franco-yukonnaise
April 8, 2020
Three-year agreement renewed with Association franco-yukonnaise to support the delivery of French-language training programs to Yukoners.
Yukon and Quebec governments invest $100,000 to support Yukon’s Francophonie
March 4, 2020
Yukon and Quebec governments invest $100,000 to support initiatives that promote the vitality of the Yukon Francophonie in 2020–21.