Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s new Chief and Council

Premier Currie Dixon has issued the following statement:

“I would like to congratulate Lance Nagwan on being sworn in as the new Chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.

“I would also like to extend my congratulations to the four newly elected Councillors: Ryan Newman-Kay; Ciara Kakfwi-Frost; Brandon Kyikavichik; and Lisa Van Fleet.

“The Government of Yukon looks forward to working with the new Chief and Council to strengthen government-to-government relations, implement the Final and Self-Government Agreements and advance shared priorities that benefit Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens and the community of Old Crow.

“I thank outgoing Chief Pauline Frost for serving her community of Old Crow and her First Nation over the past term in office.”