Recreation Advisory Committee (Yukon)

The Committee advises the Minister on matters that affect sport and recreation policies, programs and services and the overall development of sport, recreation and active living in Yukon. It makes recommendations to the Minister with respect to government funding programs including annual operating grants to sport governing bodies, recreation groups and elite athletes, coaches and officials.

• Authority: Recreation Act, section 3
• Type: advisory
• Appointment process: ministerial
• Requirements: people who (in the opinion of the Minister) have demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in sports or community recreation in Yukon.
• Term: 2 years and cannot exceed 2 consecutive terms 
• Meetings: as required
• Department: Community Services
• Honoraria: $125 per day

Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

Apply

1. Complete the application.
2. Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
3. Submit your completed application and resume.
   In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
   Email: boards.committees@yukon.ca
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

How members are selected

Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

• Yukon Development Corporation
• Yukon Energy Corporation
• Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
• Yukon Lottery Commission
• Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
• Yukon Arts Advisory Council
• Yukon Utilities Board
• Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
• Yukon Human Rights Commission

Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.

• Danielle Drummond, member from December 8, 2022, to December 7, 2024
• Dawn Kisoun, member from December 8, 2022, to December 7, 2024
• Edgar Musonda, member from December 14, 2023, to December 13, 2025
• Gordon Reed, member from December 14, 2023, to December 13, 2025
• Jane Londero, member from December 14, 20231, to December 13, 2025
• Lucy Steele-Masson, chair and member from December 8, 2022, to December 7, 2024