This is a joint Yukon Days news release.
Yukon First Nations Chiefs, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief, Premier and federal Ministers met in Ottawa for Yukon Days on June 9 and 10, 2026. The joint priorities discussed at this year’s meetings included health and wellness, energy, salmon, Arctic security and northern infrastructure and collaborative fiscal policy.
This year’s Yukon Days delegation included leaders and representatives from Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Kluane First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, Teslin Tlingit Council, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Taku River Tlingit First Nation, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon.
Members of the Yukon’s delegation met with federal Ministers of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Northern and Arctic Affairs, Indigenous Services Canada, Energy and Natural Resources, Health and Fisheries.
The Yukon delegation, alongside the Yukon’s Member of Parliament and Senator, also co-hosted a reception at the Lord Elgin Hotel.
Yukon Days provided an opportunity for Yukon leaders to showcase intergovernmental collaboration and jointly advocate to key federal Ministers in support of the Yukon’s key priorities.
Meeting face-to-face with federal Ministers is essential for ensuring Yukon First Nations voices are heard. From health and wellness to salmon, energy, infrastructure and fiscal relationships, these discussions help advance issues that are critical to the future of our communities. We look forward to continuing this work and strengthening partnerships that support the self-determination of Yukon First Nations.
Marking my first Yukon Days as Premier, I was proud to join a strong Yukon delegation presenting a unified voice and engaging in meaningful discussions with federal Ministers on key Yukon priorities, like our immediate energy needs. A thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities we have in our territory helps our governments work together to address them through initiatives and funding that benefit all Yukoners.
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Yukon Days provides a key platform for trilateral engagement between First Nations, territorial and federal governments, supporting alignment on shared priorities and strengthening partnerships across the Yukon.
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Yukon Days is a longstanding annual opportunity for First Nations and the Yukon government to jointly advance priorities with federal Ministers and senior decision makers.
Tim Kucharuk
Press secretary, Cabinet Communications
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Brigitte Parker
Communications, Executive Council Office
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Stephanie Joe
Communications advisor, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200 extension 9223
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