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Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations leaders reconfirm their commitment to collaboration at the Yukon Forum
June 4, 2021
The Government of Yukon and First Nations leaders discuss joint priorities at the Yukon Forum.
Partners to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement release a joint statement in response to the suspension of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
June 4, 2021
Joint statement in response to the suspension of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Next steps for Yukon First Nation School Board outlined in newly signed agreement
June 3, 2021
The Government of Yukon and 10 Yukon First Nations sign framework agreement that sets out the process for creating a First Nation School Board under the Education Act.
Yukon Advisory Committee recognizes release of the National Action Plan to End Violence against Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
June 3, 2021
Today marks the release of the 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan.
Improving school zone safety in Whitehorse
June 2, 2021
School zone safety in Whitehorse improving with Gas Tax Fund.
FireSmart funding program helps 36 groups build wildfire-resilient communities
June 2, 2021
Thirty-six groups from across Yukon are receiving a total of $1.1 million in FireSmart funding to remove forest fuels from areas near their communities.
Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold with the Commissioner
June 1, 2021
Join the Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard in commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Yukon
Final report on inclusive and special education released in ceremony
June 1, 2021
Ministers, Chiefs, Elders and stakeholders gathered for the release of the final report of the review of inclusive and special education in Carcross.
First sitting of 35th Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
May 31, 2021
2021–22 Budget receives assent, supporting new universal childcare program and investments in housing, education and renewable energy projects.