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Statement from Premier Dixon on swearing in of Kwanlin Dün First Nation’s new Chief and Council
Premier congratulates Kwanlin Dün First Nation on the swearing in of the newly elected Chief Sean (Uyenets’echᶖa) Smith and Council.
Statement from Premier Dixon on his disappointment with the Government of Canada's announcement
Premier Dixon has issued the following statement.
Departments of Economic Development and Tourism and Culture to operate under single budget
The departments will now operate under a single budget as the newly established Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the Yukon government’s first three months in office
Premier Currie Dixon highlights the new Government of Yukon’s first three months in office.
Statement from Premier Currie Dixon on the Spring Sitting and Budget 2026
Statement from Premier Currie Dixon on the Spring Sitting and Budget 2026
Yukon First Nations, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada leaders meet for Intergovernmental Forum
The Premier, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief, Yukon First Nations Chiefs and Government of Canada Ministers met for the Intergovernmental Forum in Whitehorse.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
A statement from Premier Dixon on the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge.
Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon meet for first Yukon Forum of 2026
Leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon held their first Yukon Forum of 2026.
Premier Dixon brings the Yukon’s priorities to Ottawa
Premier Currie Dixon brings forward the Yukon’s priorities of energy security, health care infrastructure and unleashing private-sector investment during his recent trip to Ottawa.
Government of Yukon appoints new chair of the Yukon Water Board
Brooke Rudolph appointed as chair of the Yukon Water Board.