A draft action plan for the Yukon is now available to Yukoners and community partners. A  finalized action plan will be implemented this fall after it has been refined through collaboration with territorial housing partners. The action plan includes initiatives that will support vulnerable Yukoners in finding safe and affordable homes.

This is a joint news release with Vuntut Gwitchin Government

Two of Old Crow’s landmark buildings have been recognized for their historic and cultural significance to the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and to the Yukon. A ceremony held in the community today recognized the designation of Archdeacon McDonald Memorial Church and St. Luke’s Church as a Yukon historic site under the Historic Resources Act.

The Government of Yukon is engaging with the mining industry, First Nations governments, environmental groups and the public on the development of intensity-based emissions targets for the mining sector. The government is also engaging with large industrial facilities subject to the federal Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) on the development of carbon rebate options.

Under Our Clean Future: A Yukon strategy for climate change, energy and a green economy, the Government of Yukon committed to establishing intensity-based mining targets by the end of 2022.

This is a joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations

The Government of Yukon, to formalize its commitment to the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), has completed the transfer of land for its planned Indigenous women and children’s shelter.  

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade has issued the following statement: 

“As the start of a new school year begins this week, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide an update on what students, teachers, staff and families can expect for the year ahead.

Article has been updated to remove information indicating this adaptive management approach was recommended by the Elk Agriculture Working Group.

In recognition of the ongoing interactions with wild elk and agricultural landowners in the Takhini Valley area, the Government of Yukon is introducing a new adaptive elk hunting opportunity.

The Government of Yukon has sent four wildland fire personnel to support wildfire response operations in British Columbia, Idaho and Washington State.

The Yukon government sent an air attack officer and trainee air attack officer to Cranbook, B.C. on August 10 to assist with nearby wildfires. An individual aircraft dispatcher was also sent to assist in Grangeville, Idaho, on August 9. A trainee safety officer will also be sent to Washington State.

Four youth have been awarded the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award for their devotion and contribution to their communities. 

The 2022 recipients are Alia Drummond from Haines Junction, Aliya Grant from Carcross, Gavin Howells from Whitehorse and Ava Irving-Staley from Whitehorse. 

The Government of Yukon is recognizing the contributions of Jim Smith, the Yukon’s longest serving Commissioner, by renaming the Main Administration Building in his honour. Today, Deputy Premier Tracy-Anne McPhee, the Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, along with Jim Smith’s family members unveiled the building’s new outdoor signage and an interior plaque with Jim Smith’s biography located near the main entrance.   

This is a joint release with the Government of Canada. 

Learning and professional development for educators is key in creating a universal child care system that is high-quality, affordable, accessible and inclusive for Yukon children. Through the 2021–2022 to 2024–2025 Canada–Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the governments of Canada and Yukon are providing funding of $200,000 to support early childhood educators employed in licensed programs with continued learning and development opportunities.