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Statement from Premier Pemberton on Labour Day

Premier Pemberton encourages Yukoners to take a moment this Labour Day to celebrate the people who keep our territory strong.

Two Yukon community projects receive funding to improve early learning and child care

Two community projects receive funding from the Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund.

Government of Yukon and School Council Celebrate Official Naming of Dámbü Tän Kets’ádań Kų̀ – Cliff Trail Elementary School in Whistle Bend

Official name announced for elementary school in Whistle Bend.

Second cohort of Yukon licensed practical nurses embark on virtual Bachelor of Nursing degree pathway

A second group of Yukon LPNs is starting UNB’s virtual Bachelor of Nursing this fall. The Learn Where You Live model lets students train locally and become RNs – strengthening Yukon’s health care while staying rooted in their communities.

Residential Tenancies Act coming into effect

The Government of Yukon rolls out a new Residential Tenancies Act.

Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation sign a government-to-government accord on shared priorities

The Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation signed a government-to-government accord on shared priorities.

(L-R) Deputy Ḵaa Shaadé Hení (Chief) Darela Jean Lindstrom, Carcross/Tagish First Nation Ḵaa Shaadé Hení (Chief) Maria Benoit, Government of Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton and A/Executive Director Sean McDougall pose for a photo following the signing of a government-to-government accord on shared priorities on Tuesday August 26, 2025..The accord enhances the working relationship between the governments and outlines several shared priorities including processes for the planning and management of land and water

Yukon University to deliver customized learning opportunities for the Yukon’s educational assistants

Yukon University and the Government of Yukon are partnering to deliver new, targeted training that will give educational assistants more tools to support student success in Yukon schools.

A total of 218 educational assistants from schools across the territory gathered at the Ayamdigut campus on August 20, 2025, for orientation and an engagement session to discuss professional development opportunities. Photo credit: Yukon University.

Government of Yukon signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Arctic Training Centre

Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arctic Training Centre to promote the Yukon as a global hub for Arctic technology development.

Arctic Training Centre founder Arj Grewal and Premier Mike Pemberton signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Yukon government and the Arctic Training Centre on August 25, 2025.

Statement from Minister Pillai on the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE meeting

Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE meeting.

Participants are led through the scaled sand model map of the Canadian Arctic installation, during the inaugural Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE event just outside of Haines Junction on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Government of Yukon welcomes Team Yukon back from the 2025 Canada Summer Games

Team Yukon returns from the Canada Summer Games.

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Date modified: 2026-05-27