Celebrating
Find out about celebration events for the Yukon 125.
Our past, our future
As we mark this milestone, we are looking to our past as well as to our future. This is a time to reflect on the long history of this land and work towards creating the territory for the next generations. Find out what events are happening and what you can do to commemorate the Yukon’s 125th year.
Special sitting
A special sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly was held in Dawson City to commemorate the Yukon’s 125th anniversary.
Where: Old Territorial Administration Building
When: Tuesday, June 13 , 2023, at 1 pm
125 Prize
Watch the top 10 Yukon 125 Prize finalists’ videos. We encourage you to get engaged and follow along on their social media.
Yukoners are invited to mark the Yukon’s 125th anniversary of joining the Confederation of Canada by applying for the new 125 Prize. As Yukoners look ahead to the next 125 years of the territory, three to five exceptional Yukon-based projects will be selected to receive up to $125,000 to achieve something extraordinary.
Yukon 125 Fund
A total of 62 projects across 13 Yukon communities were selected to receive financial support of up to $7,500 each through the Yukon 125 Fund. These funds will be allocated towards initiatives, events and activities that commemorate the Yukon's 125th anniversary as well as to pay tribute to Yukon communities, heritage and cultures.