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Premier Sandy Silver congratulates Yukon’s 2018 Olympic athletes
February 9, 2018
Yukoners Dahria Beatty, Knute Johnsgaard, Emily Nishikawa and Graham Nishikawa are among the athletes representing Canada at the Winter Olympic Games.
Government of Yukon officials and Yukon First Nations return from Ottawa
February 8, 2018
Premier, Ministers, CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston and other First Nations Chiefs met with federal ministers to discuss key issues of importance.
Congratulations to Yukon’s 2017 Arctic Inspiration Prize winners
February 1, 2018
Two Yukon projects were among the recipients of the Arctic Inspiration Prize at a ceremony held in Ottawa last night.
Yukon Premier, Ministers and First Nations Chiefs travel to Ottawa
January 31, 2018
For the second year in a row, Premier Silver and Government of Yukon Ministers will be joined by a delegation of First Nations Chiefs for Yukon Days.
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Elder Doris McLean
January 25, 2018
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Elder Doris McLean.
Government of Yukon and Teslin Tlingit Council sign intergovernmental agreement to work together on shared priorities
January 12, 2018
The agreement will help the governments successfully facilitate economic, social, cultural and development initiatives.
Yukoners invited to help the Government of Yukon and the City of Whitehorse improve public engagement
January 10, 2018
Yukoners are invited to give their thoughts on what we can do to better engage with the public and help us to become more accountable and transparent.
New population estimate for the Porcupine caribou herd
January 3, 2018
The Government of Yukon and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game completed a new population estimate for the Porcupine caribou herd.
Order of Yukon in development
January 2, 2018
Premier Sandy Silver announced the development of the Order of Yukon at the Commissioner’s Levee, on New Year’s Day.