As part of work underway to address aging schools in Whitehorse, École Whitehorse Elementary School has been identified to be replaced with a new, modern facility that will meet the needs of the community for years to come. The new school design will focus on providing flexible, multi-use spaces that emphasize collaborative, experiential learning.
A new series of banners featuring the artwork of six Yukon artists were unveiled in Whitehorse today in recognition of National Tourism Week.
The banners welcome visitors and showcase the talents of the territory’s established and emerging artists. The banners will be displayed outside the six Yukon visitor information centres, at visitor attractions and along roadways throughout the territory.
Registration has opened for Yukon First Nations students to register for a free virtual coding training program, access to local mentors, and the opportunity to seek an entry-level technology position upon graduation.
The program will last four months and will accommodate 25 students. The deadline to register is June 16, 2022, and the program will begin in July.
The program is being offered through a partnership between the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations Education Directorate, Yukon University, and ComIT, with the support of Google.
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, is planning a number of summer events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:
On Thursday, June 2, a national illumination initiative is planned where all federal buildings in Canada will be lit up in celebration of the Queen. Due to less darkness available in the Yukon this time of year, the Commissioner’s Office lit up their building in early May and took pictures to share on social media Friday, June 3.
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“Today I delivered a keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group. The theme of this year’s meeting is Energy Security: Northern Considerations and Priorities. Discussing energy security provided an opportunity to share our northern realities and the Yukon’s priorities, including our work to increase renewable energy capacity in the territory and our ongoing commitment to reconciliation with Yukon First Nations.
Over $77,000 has been awarded to 18 community groups through the Youth Investment Fund. The groups received funding for a variety of arts and recreation programming aimed to provide youth with valuable experiences and learning opportunities. Programming includes a girls running club, a recreation employment program, a theatre program, music programs and a biking club.
The Youth Investment Fund provides financial support to short-term projects aimed at youth under 19 years of age with fewer opportunities and those who may experience discrimination.
The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce its membership in the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Yukon is the second Canadian INSTO member, and the first north of 60.
Upgrades to the Supervised Consumption Site to accommodate inhalation (smoking) as a method of drug consumption are now complete. Renovations to the ventilation system included upgrading the HVAC system and the installation of an additional window and door.
A new room was added to the facility to support inhalation and the site can now offer inhalation, oral, intranasal and injection methods of consumption. The Yukon’s Supervised Consumption Site is one of the first indoor facilities in Canada to support inhalation as a way to help reduce harm amongst people that use drugs.
The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the selection of 16 new works of art to be added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
The new acquisitions are the work of artists Cole Pauls, Claire Falkenberg, Jared Kane, Annie Kierans, Rebecca Manias, Calvin Morberg, Krystle Silverfox, and Amy Tessaro. The selected works showcase an array of styles and perspectives and represent a wide range of media including stained glass, illustration, carving, painting, textile and digital collage.
Joint news release with the Government of Canada
As part of National Tourism Week, federal Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor Daniel Vandal, Yukon Minister of Economic Development and Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai, and Member of Parliament for Yukon Brendan Hanley, announced a combined investment of $1.95 million towards the Yukon Elevate Tourism Program (Elevate) with a further investment of $25,000 from the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon. The total cost of the two-year project is over $1.9 million.