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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.
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.
Council of Yukon First Nations assumes responsibility of Yukon Native Language Centre
January 17, 2018
The Government of Yukon is handing over responsibility and administration of the Yukon Native Language Centre to the Council of Yukon First Nations.