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The Government of Yukon celebrates recipients of 2022 sport awards
June 8, 2023
Government of Yukon honours Yukon athletes with the 2022 sport awards.
Ground-breaking ceremony for N’’tsaÜw Chu’ Kedts’edán Kù Traditional Camp marks new chapter for cultural education in Whitehorse
June 7, 2023
This project, which was awarded $100,000 by the Arctic Inspiration Prize, is set to create a significant transformation in cultural education in Whitehorse.
Additional funding bolsters Yukon First Nations-led wildfire risk reduction
June 7, 2023
The Governments of Yukon and Canada are partnering to enhance community wildfire prevention with $1.55 million to support Yukon First Nation-led FireSmart projects.
Four new inductees recognized by the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame
June 7, 2023
The 2022 Pioneer of the Year and Person of the Year, as well as the 2023 Pioneer of the Year and Order of Polaris awards were presented at the annual ceremony last night.
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ releases Implementation Plan for Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy
June 6, 2023
Yukon Advisory Committee releases the Implementation Plan for the Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy.
Government of Yukon and Yukon Employees’ Union ratify new collective agreement
June 6, 2023
The three-year agreement contains several updates and new provisions to benefit employees.
Statement from Minister Clarke on World Environment Day
June 5, 2023
Statement from Minister Clarke on World Environment Day.
The Yukon Gold Explorer’s Passport contest returns with new digital format
June 5, 2023
New digital format introduced for the popular Yukon Gold Explorer’s Passport contest.
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ recognizes the four-year anniversary of the release of National Inquiry’s Final Report
June 2, 2023
The Yukon recognizes the four-year anniversary of the release of The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Canadian Armed Forces Day
June 2, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai extends a heartfelt thank you to the many members of the CAF who have served to protect Canadian security and values at home and around the world.