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Past Commissioner Arthur Pearson remembered
December 11, 2020
The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon is saddened to hear of the passing of Arthur Pearson, former Commissioner of Yukon, on December 8, 2020.
New Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy unveiled at Yukon Forum
December 11, 2020
New policy will strengthen the territory’s economy by reducing barriers and enhancing opportunities for Yukon First Nations governments, businesses and citizens.
Northern Premiers discuss a resilient North
December 11, 2020
Premier Savikataaq, Premier Silver and Premier Cochrane met virtually this week for the 18th annual Northern Premiers’ Forum hosted by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Government of Yukon announces latest arts funding recipients
December 11, 2020
The Government of Yukon announces recipients of enhanced arts funding programs.
Share your experiences with inclusive and special education in Yukon
December 10, 2020
Yukoners can now share their experiences with inclusive and special education.
Strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations in Yukon released
December 10, 2020
All eligible, adult Yukoners who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will have access to one, at no cost, in early 2021.
Yukon Strategy on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-spirit+ People (MMIWG2S+) released
December 10, 2020
Yukon Strategy on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-spirit+ People released today with a ceremony in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations present shared priorities to Canada
December 10, 2020
Virtual Yukon Days trilateral meetings advance common interests and help to strengthen government-to-government relationships.
Government of Yukon is modernizing the Sound Recording Fund
December 9, 2020
The Government of Yukon is engaging with music industry professionals to update its Sound Recording Fund.