A complete list of calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2024–25 school year is now finalized and available online at Yukon.ca. The calendar includes dates for all three school authorities: the First Nation School Board, Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon and Yukon Education.

School calendars are developed in partnership with school administrators, school councils and school communities and then approved by the Minister and school boards for schools under their authority.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Every year the Arctic Inspiration Prize nominees inspire us with their innovation, creativity and passion for their communities.

“I offer my heartful congratulations to all the nominees, and I am immensely proud to see four prizes awarded to finalists from the Yukon.

The Government of Yukon Water Resources Branch has released the May 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast. This is an important survey for Yukoners as it helps forecast water levels and flow conditions across the territory. Using these findings, the Government of Yukon and its partners can better prepare for potential flood risks.

Overall, the survey found that the snowpack ranges from well below average across the central Yukon to record high in Old Crow.

Premier of the Yukon Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Northwest Territories R.J. Simpson and Premier of Nunavut P.J. Akeeagok met this week in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut for the annual Northern Premiers’ Forum.

The Northern Premiers’ Forum is a crucial platform for leaders of the three territories to convene and tackle shared challenges. This year, the meeting in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut, highlighted the significance of gathering in a community outside of the territorial capital.

Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“Last month, reclamation and closure efforts at the Minto Mine site reached a milestone, surpassing the target of having one million cubic metres of water storage capacity available at the site. Adequate water storage capacity allows us to be able to respond safely to unforeseen weather events and ensure ongoing environmental protection.

This news release has been updated with an anticipated conclusion date for the work of this task force. 

As part of its commitment to fostering vibrant communities and ensuring effective delivery of essential services to residents, the Government of Yukon is collaborating with the Association of Yukon Communities to enhance the Comprehensive Municipal Grant.

As Yukoners come together for Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5 to 11, 2024, the Government of Yukon is marking this important week with a series of awareness and educational activities to help Yukoners prepare for flood and fire season.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations.

The Government of Yukon is developing a new Public Lands Act, a crucial step towards modernizing land management in the territory. In collaboration with First Nation partners, the government is seeking input from the public to shape this new legislation to ensure it reflects the values and interests of Yukoners.

Faro’s community wildfire protection plan has been finalized through collaborative efforts between the Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management Branch and a community-level working group that includes the municipality.

Communities create their plans with support and technical input from Wildland Fire Management, balancing public safety needs with local priorities.

The Government of Yukon is committed to supporting opportunities for reconciliation in education.

Recently, Yukon students experienced a unique educational tool at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse – the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada. This engaging map redefines Canadian geography by showcasing Indigenous language groups, traditional place names and an Indigenous timeline of significant historical events.