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The Government of Yukon releases progress report for Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy
May 3, 2023
Progress report on actions under Creative Potential, Yukon's creative and cultural industries strategy.
Yukon Historical & Museums Association to deliver Yukon 125 Fund
May 2, 2023
Funding is available to First Nation governments, communities and community-driven organizations leading commemorative activities across the territory.
Government of Yukon announces the Yukon 125 Fund for community-driven initiatives commemorating the territory’s 125th anniversary
April 12, 2023
Funding will be available to First Nation governments, communities and community-driven organizations leading commemorative activities across the territory.
Yukon government launches new fund to support immersive professional development for creative and cultural practitioners
March 28, 2023
Funding announced to help Yukon creatives and cultural practitioners focus on their career, build skills and experience and share knowledge with the broader sector.
Yukon Archives names artist-in-residence
March 22, 2023
The Yukon Archives has named the successful candidate for the Artist-in-Residence Program.
Request for Proposals issued for new convention centre in Whitehorse
March 13, 2023
The Yukon Convention Bureau, in partnership with the Government of Yukon, has issued a Request for Proposals for the development of a new convention centre in Whitehorse.
Yukon Archives celebrates 50 years with open house and artist-in-residence program
December 12, 2022
To celebrate 50 years of operation, Yukon Archives hosted an open house and announced an artist-in-residence program.
New funding program for Indigenous artists and cultural carriers available January 1
December 5, 2022
The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant offers fast and simple access to funding for creation, performance, development and export activities.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new acquisitions
November 17, 2022
An exhibition of the newest works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection is now on display at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse.
Yukon heritage awareness campaign wins national award
November 1, 2022
Yukon’s Living Heritage campaign receives national award.