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Yukon schools and community organizations receive $400,000 for student attendance projects
For the 2024–25 school year, Every Student, Every Day is supporting 31 student attendance projects with $400,000 in funding with support from the Government of Yukon
Department of Education introduces new attendance policy to recognize cultural participation
The Government of Yukon is continuing to foster reconciliation and educational inclusivity by ensuring that student participation in cultural or religious events is recognized posi
The Government of Yukon deployed firefighters to B.C. and NWT to support wildfire response
Wildland fire personnel from the Yukon are assisting with wildfire response efforts in British Columbia and Northwest Territories.
Commissioner of Yukon receives the Order of St. John
Today, Commissioner Adeline Webber received the Order of St. John.
Joint statement from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Pauline Frost and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai on the unified response to flooding in Old Crow
A unified command team made up of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and Government of Yukon staff have worked diligently to prepare for and mitigate flooding in Old Crow, showcasing eff
Update on community space pilot project at Jim Smith Building
The Jim Smith Building community space, which provided essential services to Yukoners, closed on May 17, 2024, following a successful pilot project.
Public update on after-action review: Klondike flooding 2024
Public update on after-action review: Klondike flooding 2024.
Ready-to-Learn Symposium celebrates innovative approaches in Yukon schools
Educators gathered to celebrate and explore the innovations of Ready-to-Learn Schools, fostering inclusive and supportive learning in the Yukon.
The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look
The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look.
Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia from Deputy Premier and the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services McPhee
The Government of Yukon ministers issued a statement for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.