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Statement from Premier Silver on the 45th anniversary of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow
February 14, 2018
Premier Silver's statement on the 45th anniversary of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow.
Premier Sandy Silver congratulates Yukon’s 2018 Olympic athletes
February 9, 2018
Yukoners Dahria Beatty, Knute Johnsgaard, Emily Nishikawa and Graham Nishikawa are among the athletes representing Canada at the Winter Olympic Games.
Government of Yukon funds Indigenous midwifery research project
February 8, 2018
The Community Midwifery Association Yukon will receive $74,360 from the government's Community Development Fund to research and document hist
Yukon Association for Community Living receives Community Development Fund support
February 8, 2018
The Yukon Association for Community Living has been awarded $10,516 through the Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund.
Government of Yukon officials and Yukon First Nations return from Ottawa
February 8, 2018
Premier, Ministers, CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston and other First Nations Chiefs met with federal ministers to discuss key issues of importance.
Government of Yukon increases Direct Operating Grant for early learning and child care centres
February 7, 2018
This marks the first increase to the Direct Operating Grant since 2008 and strives to stabilize fees and availability of Yukon child care spaces.
New investment will provide clean and reliable drinking water for Dawson residents
February 2, 2018
The Governments of Canada and Yukon today announced joint funding to construct a new pumphouse and water treatment equipment in Dawson.
Congratulations to Yukon’s 2017 Arctic Inspiration Prize winners
February 1, 2018
Two Yukon projects were among the recipients of the Arctic Inspiration Prize at a ceremony held in Ottawa last night.
Government of Yukon and First Nations leaders set course for final Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel watershed
February 1, 2018
Government of Yukon and affected First Nations leaders met in Dawson to discuss finalizing the Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel watershed.
Yukon Premier, Ministers and First Nations Chiefs travel to Ottawa
January 31, 2018
For the second year in a row, Premier Silver and Government of Yukon Ministers will be joined by a delegation of First Nations Chiefs for Yukon Days.