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Last updated: 2026-05-27
Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes 2026 spring sitting
A productive sitting advanced key investments in health care, education, and public safety, while taking disciplined steps to get government spending back on track.
Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon hold second Yukon Forum of 2026
Leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon met at Yukon Forum where they discussed how to work together for the next four years including the path forward on the health system.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun’s new Chief
Premier Currie Dixon congratulates the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun on the swearing in of Chief Franklin A. Patterson and three new Councillors.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Selkirk First Nation’s new Chief and Council
Premier congratulates Selkirk First Nation on the swearing in of the newly elected Chief Jeremy Harper and Council.
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.
