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Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ releases Implementation Plan for Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy
June 6, 2023
Yukon Advisory Committee releases the Implementation Plan for the Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy.
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ recognizes the four-year anniversary of the release of National Inquiry’s Final Report
June 2, 2023
The Yukon recognizes the four-year anniversary of the release of The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Joint Statement from Minister of Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee to mark the start of Pride Season
June 1, 2023
Minister of Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee encourage Yukoners to celebrate the start of Pride Season
Yukon and federal government bilateral negotiations underway for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
May 18, 2023
Formal negotiations are underway between the Women and Gender Equity Directorate and the federal government regarding the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Statement from the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17, 2023
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Statement from the Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on Red Dress Day
May 5, 2023
Minister Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for Red Dress Day, an annual event that recognizes missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Eligible organizations can now apply to the Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women project fund
April 5, 2023
Apply now to the Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women fund.
Proposed name and mandate change for Yukon Advisory Council on Women’s Issues to advance inclusivity
March 9, 2023
Government of Yukon tables bill to update name and mandate for Yukon’s Advisory Council on Women’s Issues.
Joint statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai and Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean encourage Yukoners to support women’s equity on International Women’s Day.
Statement from the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on the National Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People
January 12, 2023
Minister Jeanie McLean welcomes federal announcement of a minister special representative to support creation of a National Indigenous and Human Rights Ombudsperson’s office.