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Government of Yukon supporting residents affected by flooding
May 29, 2023
Government of Yukon is supporting residents affected by flooding in the Klondike.
Statement from Premier Pillai on International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 29, 2023
May 29 is a day to reflect on the efforts by United Nations peacekeepers to dispel conflicts around the world.
Tentative agreement reached between the Yukon government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees’ Union
May 26, 2023
The Government of Yukon and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees’ Union have reached a tentative agreement.
The Government of Yukon congratulates Dawson City on its new waste diversion and recycling facility
May 25, 2023
Dawson City opens a new recycling facility.
Understanding the Early Years course provides opportunities for culturally competent early childhood educator training
May 24, 2023
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate’s Early Years Program enhanced with over $925,000 funding support from the Governments of Canada and Yukon.
Elijah Smith Elementary School celebrates installation of clean, sustainable heating system
May 24, 2023
Elijah Smith Elementary School’s new biomass heating system is now complete and will reduce the school’s annual emissions by 180 tonnes.
Twelve community groups receive funding to support Yukon youth
May 24, 2023
The Government of Yukon awards funding to 12 groups that support Yukon youth.
Statement from Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee on RCMP’s 150th Anniversary
May 23, 2023
The Government of Yukon recognizes the RCMP for 150 years of service to Canadians.
Old Crow residents celebrate the opening of the first assisted-living home for Elders in the community
May 23, 2023
Old Crow builds its first-ever Elders Complex to support Elders aging at home in their community.
Government of Yukon commits to advancing the integration of cultural safety and humility into the health and social system
May 23, 2023
The Government of Yukon is taking steps to coordinate an approach to cultural safety across the health and social system.