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Summer celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
June 1, 2022
The Commissioner of Yukon is planning a variety of events throughout the summer to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Statement from Premier Silver on keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group
May 31, 2022
Premier Silver delivered the keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group.
Eighteen community groups receive funding to support Yukon youth
May 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon has awarded over $77,000 in funding to 18 groups for projects to support Yukon youth.
The Yukon designated an official sustainable tourism observatory by United Nations World Tourism Organization
May 30, 2022
The Yukon’s new sustainable tourism framework recognized by United Nation’s World Tourism Organization as a member of International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
The Yukon’s Supervised Consumption Site can now support inhalation
May 30, 2022
Upgrades to the supervised consumption site to accommodate inhalation as a method of consumption are now complete.
New works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection
May 27, 2022
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 16 new works.
Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon invest $1.95 million to support Yukon tourism sector as it adapts and grows beyond the pandemic
May 27, 2022
As part of National Tourism Week, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announced a combined investment of $1.95 million towards the Yukon Elevate Tourism Program.
Western Premiers conclude meetings in Regina, Saskatchewan
May 27, 2022
The 2022 Western Premiers’ Conference in Regina covered healthcare, Arctic sovereignty, economic recovery and other issues.
Statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Yukon wild birds
May 27, 2022
Statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Yukon wild birds
Yukon schools and First Nations receive $300,000 for student attendance projects
May 26, 2022
A total of $300,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded to 30 Yukon projects to support