In the Southern Tutchone language of Kluane First Nation, Kêts’ádań Kų̀ [Kay-et-zah Dun-COO] means “house of learning”. In the coming years, it will be the name of the new school in Burwash Landing, a project that has been long anticipated by the community. The Government of Yukon recently awarded the construction contract to build the school, which will replace the aging Kluane Lake School in Destruction Bay.

Premier Ranj Pillai has made two senior leadership appointments.

Matt King has been appointed Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services. The dual Deputy Minister roles in Health and Social Services have been consolidated to enhance efficiency and optimize operations.

Damien Burns has been appointed as acting Deputy Minister of Community Services for a period of six months

Both of these senior leadership appointments are effective September 20, 2024.

Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:

“Our government believes recycling is a crucial part of protecting the Yukon’s natural environment.

“Once Raven ReCentre decided to stop accepting non-refundable recyclable materials, Whitehorse residents faced a gap in recycling options before Extended Producer Responsibility regulations start in 2025. In light of this situation, the Yukon government felt it was important to ensure recycling continues in the Yukon’s largest municipality.

Protecting air quality for Yukoners is a key priority in the Government of Yukon’s commitment to supporting a clean future. The Government of Yukon wants to hear from Yukoners on proposed amendments to the Air Emissions Regulations that would add commercial and institutional wood-based biomass burning systems as a permittable activity and help minimize the release of harmful air pollutants.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“It is with deep sadness that I join Yukoners in honouring the memory of respected former Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dän nätthe äda (Chief) Bob Charlie. Mr. Charlie lived a rich life filled with humour, music and community.

The Government of Yukon has published a What We Heard report summarizing feedback from the review of the Child Care Act. This input will help modernize the new Act to help ensure it provides children with high quality, varied and nurturing learning experiences that support their growth and development. 

The engagement was guided by the four key principles of the Yukon’s Early Learning and Childcare Branch: quality, affordability, accessibility and inclusion. Some of the feedback we received from Yukoners during the public engagement included the following.

News release has been updated to include participating U.S. companies

United States Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen will lead a trade delegation of seven U.S. businesses to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, from September 18 to 20.

Representatives from the U.S. businesses will meet with Yukon government officials, Yukon First Nation Development Corporations and local business owners to explore commercial and investment opportunities.

As part of the Government of Yukon’s ongoing commitment to increase land and housing availability and support business growth, new residential and industrial lots are being released in communities across the Yukon in partnership with municipalities and Yukon First Nations.

Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“Our government is committed to enhancing transportation infrastructure and prioritizing community safety for Yukoners. I am pleased to announce the successful completion of the parking lot improvements project at Selkirk Elementary School.

“These upgrades have already helped reduce traffic congestion in this high-traffic area, increased parking capacity for teachers and provided a safer drop-off zone for parents.

On September 12, the Government of Yukon hosted the 30th annual Yukon Apprenticeship Excellence Awards, celebrating 60 years of apprenticeship training in the territory. The event highlighted the remarkable growth of skilled trades over the years and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting apprentices and ensuring the continued professionalism of the trades.