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Premier Pillai meets with federal ministers, MPs, and Senators in Ottawa
May 9, 2023
The Premier met with federal ministers, MPs and Senators on topics of interest to the Yukon.
Yukon firefighters deployed to Alberta to support wildfire response
May 9, 2023
The Government of Yukon is sending wildland fire personnel to help manage fires in Alberta.
Premier Pillai builds connections with Philippines, Indonesia and Japan
May 8, 2023
Premier Pillai discussed items of mutual interest with the Consuls General of the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
Government of Yukon invests $1.4 million to support mineral exploration in 2023-24
May 8, 2023
The Government of Yukon is investing $1.4 million into 28 hard rock and 16 placer projects through the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program in 2023-24.
May snow survey shows snowpack is well above average for most of the Yukon
May 8, 2023
The Government of Yukon has released the May 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Five projects supported through the Yukon Francophonie Day Program
May 8, 2023
Five community-based projects have been awarded $15,000 from the Yukon Francophonie Day Program launched earlier this year by the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen
May 6, 2023
Premier Pillai extends congratulations to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen on their coronation.
Engagement begins on expansion of Sexualized Assault Response Team services for Yukon communities
May 5, 2023
Contractors will gather input from Yukon First Nation governments, stakeholders, service providers and sexualized assault victims.
Statement from the Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on Red Dress Day
May 5, 2023
Minister Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for Red Dress Day, an annual event that recognizes missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Recipients announced for annual First Nation cultural centres and museums special projects funding
May 4, 2023
Recipients of special projects funding for museums and cultural centres announced.