The Yukon Advisory Committee (YAC) on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-spirit+ People has released Priority Action Items for Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-spirit+ People (MMIWG2S+) Strategy.

An open house was held this past Saturday at Yukon Archives to mark its 50th anniversary.

Featuring remarks from Minister Nils Clarke on behalf of Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai, Territorial Archivist David Schlosser, Friends of the Yukon Archives Society President Julie Ourom and former Yukon Department of Heritage and Culture Deputy Minister Garth Graham, the event also included tours of the Archives’ various collections and specialized storage facilities, as well as birthday cake and refreshments.

"With the holiday season upon us and respiratory illnesses circulating in the territory, it’s important to put into practice everything we have learned over the past two years to reduce the spread of illness and make personal choices about how we manage our own risk.

The Government of Yukon has amended regulations to allow Yukoners to receive health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in private facilities.

Premier Silver has issued the following statement:

“This week I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of the federal Cabinet to discuss the Yukon’s top priorities for the next federal budget and areas where our governments can continue to work together.

Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai chaired the annual meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade today in Toronto. Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers and their delegates gathered from across the country to discuss crucial topics on domestic trade.   

Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission John Streicker issued the following statement:

"The Government of Yukon has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. This marks the 10th consecutive year on the distinguished list of Canadian organizations recognized for creating great employee experiences through human resource programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. The Government of Yukon has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Canadians Over 40.

The Government of Yukon and United Way Yukon are continuing their partnership to provide the 211 helpline which connects Yukoners to government and community-based, non-emergency health and social services. Free and confidential, the helpline assists people navigate the network of programs and services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 150 languages.

The Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, in her capacity as Chancellor of the Order of Yukon, is honoured to announce the 2022 inductees to the Order of Yukon.

These names were chosen among the numerous nominations submitted to the Advisory Council.

The following 2022 inductees demonstrated excellence and achievement and their outstanding contributions to the social, arts, cultural or economic well-being of Yukon and its residents:

The Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations Chiefs and federal Ministers met in Ottawa for Yukon Days on December 5 and December 6, 2022. The joint priorities discussed at this year’s meetings included support for Indigenous languages, the substance use health emergency, land use planning, First Nations housing, Yukon River salmon and the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits program.