This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations.
Leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon held the second Yukon Forum of the year.
Attendees included Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Government of Yukon Cabinet members.
Leaders discussed joint priorities related to fish and wildlife management and the Joint Education Action Plan. They also discussed mining regulation amendments, emergency management as well as strategies for federal government engagement.
The meeting took place on the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in Whitehorse.
Since 2017, we’ve come together in the spirit of true partnership through the Yukon Forum. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to work with Grand Chief Johnston and Yukon First Nations Chiefs at the Yukon Forum over the years. We’ve worked through hard issues, built strong relationships, and made real progress. The Yukon Forum remains a vital space for leaders to tackle big priorities that matter to Yukoners.
Yukon Forum continues to be a space where Yukon First Nations and the territorial government come together with mutual respect and a shared commitment to collaboration. Through these conversations, we’re able to advance joint priorities and ensure that Yukon First Nations voices remain central in decision-making. I am proud of the progress we’ve made and the relationships we’ve built. It has been an honour to sit at this table and work alongside leaders committed to the wellbeing of our Nations and all Yukoners.
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Reinvigorated in 2017, the Yukon Forum is a meeting of the political leaders of the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations governments and the Council of Yukon First Nations.
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The Yukon Forum convenes four times annually and this marks the 32nd meeting since its revitalization in January 2017.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
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Brigitte Parker
Communications, Government of Yukon
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Kristen McKenna
Communications, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200 ext. 9223
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