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Commissioner of Yukon to present new literary prize
January 20, 2020
The BC and Yukon Book Prizes and the Office of the Commissioner announce a new, annual literary prize for the Yukon writing and publishing community.
Commissioner of Yukon one of 10 most influential personalities in Canadian Francophone community
January 7, 2020
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, has been named one of the 10 most influential personalities in the Canadian Francophone community outside of Quebec.
Public engagement on seasonal time change launches
January 6, 2020
The Government of Yukon is asking Yukoners how time should be observed in the territory.
$51,000 awarded to support marginalized youth
December 17, 2019
The Government of Yukon awarded funding to 15 groups for projects to support marginalized youth.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for final Yukon Forum of 2019
December 13, 2019
The Premier, Ministers and Chiefs discussed traditional knowledge, education, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and debriefed after Yukon Days meetings in Ottawa last
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations present shared priorities to Government of Canada
December 5, 2019
The Government of Yukon, the Council of Yukon First Nations, several Yukon First Nations Chiefs and federal Ministers held productive meetings in Ottawa this week.
Premier raises Yukon priorities with Canadian leaders
December 2, 2019
Premier Silver is meeting with Canada’s Premiers and federal leaders this week.
2019 fall sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
November 27, 2019
New modernized laws promote wellbeing of all Yukoners.
Former Premier Dennis Fentie honoured at celebration of life
November 8, 2019
Celebration of life held for former Premier at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Public engagement on acts review to launch this fall
October 15, 2019
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board is conducting a public engagement about modernizing the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.