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Successful restoration of a historic mining site achieved through collaboration
Successful restoration of historic mining site within the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Settlement Land achieved through collaboration.
New Judge appointed to the Yukon’s Territorial Court
The Yukon appoints a new judge to its Territorial Court.
The Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation’s Water Treatment Plant Upgrades are now complete
The Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation’s Water Treatment Plant Upgrades project is complete.
New Whistle Bend Elementary School unveiled with community open house
Students, parents and community members were invited to join in the celebrations for the opening of the new Whistle Bend Elementary School.
Yukon schools and community organizations receive $400,000 for student attendance projects
For the 2024–25 school year, Every Student, Every Day is supporting 31 student attendance projects with $400,000 in funding with support from the Government of Yukon
Department of Education introduces new attendance policy to recognize cultural participation
The Government of Yukon is continuing to foster reconciliation and educational inclusivity by ensuring that student participation in cultural or religious events is recognized posi
The Government of Yukon deployed firefighters to B.C. and NWT to support wildfire response
Wildland fire personnel from the Yukon are assisting with wildfire response efforts in British Columbia and Northwest Territories.
Commissioner of Yukon receives the Order of St. John
Today, Commissioner Adeline Webber received the Order of St. John.
Joint statement from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Pauline Frost and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai on the unified response to flooding in Old Crow
A unified command team made up of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and Government of Yukon staff have worked diligently to prepare for and mitigate flooding in Old Crow, showcasing eff
Update on community space pilot project at Jim Smith Building
The Jim Smith Building community space, which provided essential services to Yukoners, closed on May 17, 2024, following a successful pilot project.
Date modified: 2026-05-27