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New mural unveiled for Gender Equality Week
September 24, 2021
New mural by Dawson City artist unveiled as part of Gender Equality Week.
Government of Yukon extends critical COVID-19 support programs for tourism and expands popular rebate program
September 24, 2021
Supports for the Yukon’s tourism sector continue and Great Yukon Summer Freeze announced.
Updated Huchá Hudän/Fort Selkirk Historic Site Management Plan in place
August 23, 2021
Selkirk First Nation and the Government of Yukon have signed an updated management plan for the Huchá Hudän/Fort Selkirk historic site.
Funding for Great Yukon Summer events awarded
July 27, 2021
The recipients of the Great Yukon Summer edition of the On Yukon Time program have been announced.
2022 Arctic Arts Summit to be hosted in the Yukon
July 13, 2021
Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Yukon to co-host 2022 Arctic Arts Summit.
Beaver castoreum found on ancient throwing dart sheds new light on traditional hunting technology
June 14, 2021
New information about a 6,000-year-old throwing dart found on an ice patch in the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün and the Carcross/Tagish First Nations.
New works added to Yukon Permanent Art Collection after enhanced call for submissions
May 31, 2021
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 21 new works.
2021 is the year of the Great Yukon Summer
May 27, 2021
The Great Yukon Summer campaign will encourage and inspire Yukoners to explore the territory this summer.
COVID-19 supports for Yukon businesses continue
February 25, 2021
The Government of Yukon is extending several COVID-19 economic programs and increasing funding for key tourism initiatives.
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.