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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.
Government of Yukon celebrates partnerships and strong presence at industry forums
January 29, 2018
Premier Silver and Minister Pillai have returned from the Vancouver Investment Conference and Mineral Exploration Roundup.
Dedicated special assistance line opens at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
January 29, 2018
The Government of Yukon today announced that a special assistance line has been added to security screening at the airport.
Share your thoughts on the Yukon Tourism Development Strategy
January 26, 2018
Yukoners are encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how to sustainably grow tourism.
Statement from Minister Frost about the meeting on Indigenous children in care
January 26, 2018
Minister of Health and Social Services Pauline Frost participated in a national meeting.
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Elder Doris McLean
January 25, 2018
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Elder Doris McLean.
Work has ended on Dawson ice bridge
January 23, 2018
It has been determined that there was not enough ice formation to justify the government continuing with the project.
Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund supports nine community-led projects
January 22, 2018
The Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust is providing $203,173 to nine community-led projects which focus on crime prevention.
Exploration, energy and First Nations top Government of Yukon agenda in Vancouver, January 20–25
January 19, 2018
Premier Silver will host a meeting with Yukon First Nations Chiefs and mineral industry executives.