Minister John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“It is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Inland Tlingit Nations on organizing the upcoming Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration. This remarkable event from July 28 to 30 is a time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Tlingit People.

“This celebration would not be possible without the tireless work of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and Teslin Tlingit Council, along with this year's host, the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and countless volunteers.

In March 2023, the Government of Yukon presented a robust, transparent capital plan outlining its commitment to grow and diversify the territory’s economy while ensuring the Yukon is a place that everyone can call home. Yesterday, S&P Global Ratings (S&P) affirmed the territory’s strong financial position, issuing an ‘AA Stable’ credit rating and stable outlook for the territory.

Health care workers are the backbone of our health care system, providing compassionate care for Yukoners to improve their health and well-being. The national shortage of health care workers requires a collaborative approach across jurisdictions to identify and implement solutions to address health care workforce needs.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today I join the Yukon’s Jewish community and Jewish people around the world in solemnly marking the observance of Tisha B’Av, an annual Jewish fast day that commemorates several tragic events that have befallen Jewish people throughout the ages.

To ensure that fire services are meeting the needs of Yukoners across the territory, the Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a new “levels of fire service” model in unincorporated communities.

Defining levels of service was recommended by the 2021 Review of the Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office and since 2022, Destruction Bay, Keno, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing and Ross River have launched new fire programs. This innovative model offers multiple levels of fire service to match the needs and capacities of individual Yukon communities.

The Government of Yukon strongly believes in working with communities and community groups to find ways to prevent crime and support victims of crime. Through the spring 2023 intake of the Crime Prevention and Victims Services Trust (CPVST), the Government of Yukon is providing over $343,000 in funding to eight community projects intended to reduce crime, prevent gender-based violence and violence against women and children, provide services and information for victims of crime, or provide information about crime prevention and victimization.

The Government of Yukon is continuing to increase access to supportive housing options for low-income seniors and Elders by signing a second lease to provide an additional 16 units, for a total of 26 inclusive rental suites, at the Normandy Living Independent Seniors Living Community in Whitehorse.

These additional suites are available for low-income seniors and Elders through the Yukon Housing Corporation. Eligible clients will pay 25 per cent of their income towards rent and 40 per cent of their income towards services, which include meals, housekeeping and laundry.

Team Yukon, consisting of more than 130 athletes, coaches and mission staff, returned home after participating in the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax. This multi-sport event brought together representatives from 756 Indigenous Nations to celebrate, share and reconnect through sports and culture in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation.

Yukon Public Libraries patrons will notice changes when accessing the online catalogue starting July 24.

Along with a modified appearance, the new online catalogue will boast increased search-function capabilities and make it easier for users to manage their patron accounts. The catalogue will also make navigating the online resources easier and introduce new features, such as personalized recommendations and the ability to submit book requests directly from a patron account.

Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“Today, I had the pleasure of celebrating the addition of 41 sites at Congdon Creek Campground, reflecting our government’s commitment to increasing camping opportunities for Yukoners and visitors alike.

“This expansion makes Congdon Creek Campground the largest campground in the territory, in one of the most beautiful spots in the Yukon — along the coast of the stunning Kluane Lake also known in Southern Tutchone as Łù'àn Män.