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Last updated: 2026-05-27
Borealis Prize recipient announced
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, is pleased to announce Tara Borin as the third recipient of the Borealis Prize.
Summer celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Commissioner of Yukon is planning a variety of events throughout the summer to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Statement from Premier Silver on keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group
Premier Silver delivered the keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group.
Western Premiers conclude meetings in Regina, Saskatchewan
The 2022 Western Premiers’ Conference in Regina covered healthcare, Arctic sovereignty, economic recovery and other issues.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Premier Sandy Silver and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met to discuss Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals and climate change, community infrastructure, healthcare and mental heal
Northern Premiers discuss shared priorities at 2022 Northern Premiers’ Forum
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver, Premier of the Northwest Territories Caroline Cochrane and Premier of Nunavut P.J. Akeeagok met today in Whitehorse for the 2022 Northern Premier
Northern Premiers issue pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change
Northern Premiers issued the first pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders across the North.
Northern Premiers’ Forum to take place in Whitehorse
Northern Premiers to meet in Whitehorse on May 8 and 9 to continue their joint work to strengthen the North.
Surplus budget passes as 2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
Surplus budget with record capital spending along with several pieces of legislation pass during Spring Sitting.
Literary program update from the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon
The Commissioner of Yukon would like to update Yukoners with details on her Literary Program.