This is a joint release with the Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations Wildfire
Yukon First Nations Wildfire and the Government of Yukon has launched the Warrior Program that aims to provide First Nations youth with the skills and experience they need to reach their goals and enter the workforce.
The Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Yukon RCMP “M” Division, are reviewing the implementation of the Sharing Common Ground: Review of Yukon’s Police Force that was completed in 2010.
The MMIWG2S+ strategy recommended a review of Sharing Common Ground to assess each recommendation of the report in order to determine what has been successful, what challenges remain and identify any emerging needs.
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting another death of a Yukon resident from COVID-19. This brings the total to 23 since the first death was reported in October 2020.
Out of respect for the individual and their family, no additional information will be released.
Minister of Justice Tracy McPhee tabled Bill No. 15 today, entitled the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2022. The Bill proposes amendments that would correct and update 25 Acts that currently have typos, language errors or outdated names and references. These changes are minor and editorial in nature.
Miscellaneous statute law amendments must be made every few years to reflect changes to other Yukon Acts, federal legislation, international agreements or changes to official names.
Minister of Justice, Tracy-Anne McPhee tabled Bill No. 14 today, which proposes an amendment to the Legal Profession Act, 2017.
The proposed amendment would correct an administrative issue and allow the Law Society to permit a corporation, incorporated in another jurisdiction, to provide legal services in the Yukon. This proposed legislative change will support the Law Society of Yukon processes and ensure access to legal services for Yukoners.
Normandy Living, the first private seniors residence in the Yukon, will pursue accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Canada.
Accreditation by CARF Canada would enhance the quality of services at the facility and create an opportunity to make operational and service improvements to support their clients and staff.
Today, Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee tabled Bill No. 11 in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act (2022) would improve outcomes for children, youth and families who are involved with the child welfare system.
The proposed amendments are the culmination of significant work by the Child and Family Services Act Steering Committee, which includes representation from Yukon First Nations and is co-chaired by the Council of Yukon First Nations.
The Government of Yukon is moving forward on its commitment to develop a Student Outcome Strategy that will improve student outcomes in the Yukon, including for First Nations students, rural students and students with diverse learning needs.
The government has contracted IRP Consulting to begin engaging with Yukon First Nations to gather feedback and include their input on the development of the strategy. Following their work with Yukon First Nation governments, there will be opportunities to include student voices as well as feedback from partners and stakeholders.
A ceremony took place yesterday to mark the unveiling of a set of eagle feathers to be used in Yukon courtrooms as part of a series of initiatives aimed at making the law courts more culturally-inclusive for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
The initiative is the result of a joint effort between the Council of Yukon First Nations, Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon and judiciary representing both the Supreme Court of Yukon and the Territorial Court of Yukon.
The Government of Yukon is considering creating a new general holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Yukon and is seeking public input through an online survey from March 8, 2022, to April 30, 2022. In addition, the Yukon government is engaging directly with Yukon First Nations governments to determine their support to create the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a general holiday in the territory.