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Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Susan McCallum
September 5, 2023
Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Susan McCallum.
The Government of Yukon invests in supports for strong and resilient communities
July 6, 2023
The Community Development Fund awards 16 Yukon-based projects with nearly $730,000 in funding.
Government exploring feasibility of varsity sport program
June 29, 2023
A feasibility study on the viability of a varsity sports program has been published.
22 Yukon-based projects awarded over $1.7 million from the Community Development Fund
June 12, 2023
The Community Development Fund has awarded $1,757,704 in funding towards 22 community projects across the Yukon.
Nominations now open for the 2023 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
May 12, 2023
The Premier is encouraging nominations for the Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who support people with literacy, a foundation of lifelong learning.
Government of Yukon launches new Paid Sick Leave Rebate program to support Yukon workers and employers
April 25, 2023
A new government-funded Paid Sick Leave Rebate program is being offered to eligible Yukon workers and businesses.
Registration opens for the second cohort of Recoding Futures, offering Yukon First Nation Citizens free coding training
April 6, 2023
Registration has opened for Recoding Futures, a program which offers Yukon First Nations students free coding training.
The Yukon receives increase in allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program
March 16, 2023
The Yukon is receiving more allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program to support employers and future residents.
Yukon Government announces third extension of Inflation Relief Rebate
March 7, 2023
Inflation Relief Rebate extended to help reduce the impacts that inflation continues to have on Yukoners
Twelve Yukon-based projects awarded more than $395,000 from the Community Development Fund
January 6, 2023
The Community Development Fund provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that offer long-term, sustainable, cultural, social and economic benefits for Yukon communities