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Preliminary creative and cultural industries strategy out for public review
January 6, 2021
Feedback being sought on Creative Potential: Advancing Yukon’s Creative Economy until February 5.
The life of Zhùr: a mummified ice age wolf pup from the Klondike
December 21, 2020
Today at 1 p.m. the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Facebook page will be hosting the panel discussion on the life of Zhùr, a mummified ice age wolf pup from the Klondike.
COVID-19 relief and recovery plan for Yukon tourism sector released
December 14, 2020
Three-year $15 million Tourism Relief and Recovery Plan to provide stability, support and guidance for Yukon’s hard hit tourism sector.
Government of Yukon announces latest arts funding recipients
December 11, 2020
The Government of Yukon announces recipients of enhanced arts funding programs.
Additional relief funding available for tourism sector and non-profit organizations
November 30, 2020
Relief programs for non-accommodation tourism businesses and non-profit organizations to start soon.
Funding doubled for annual call for submissions to Yukon Permanent Art Collection
November 10, 2020
The Government of Yukon announces enhanced call for submissions to Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
New funding package announced for tourism industry hard hit by COVID-19
October 19, 2020
Tourism Accommodation Sector Supplement announced today as part of a larger, multi-year funding package for the tourism industry.
Locally-produced film about Yukon’s Beringian history debuts
October 15, 2020
A new, made-in-Yukon film will educate Yukoners and visitors about Yukon’s ancient Beringian history.
Funding for Advanced Artist Award doubled
September 23, 2020
The Government of Yukon announces doubled funding for fall intake of Advanced Artist Award.
Government of Yukon seeks feedback on COVID-19 impacts to non-profit societies
September 9, 2020
The Government of Yukon conducts survey on COVID-19 impacts to non-profit societies.