Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement following his participation in the CYFN General Assembly:
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Yukon Chiefs and Grand Chief for the invitation to attend the Council of Yukon First Nations' (CYFN) General Assembly (GA), held in the stunning Traditional Territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:
“Today, our government, alongside the Government of Canada, members of the Polarettes Gymnastics Club and Climb Yukon, celebrated funding towards a new gymnastics and climbing facility in Whitehorse.
“This modern facility will be capable of supporting new competitions. Along with gymnastics and climbing, the facility will host parkour, dance and bouldering and will have multipurpose rooms.
Continuing with his commitment to engage bilaterally with municipal and First Nations leadership about the issues important to their communities, Premier Ranj Pillai met with the Mayor and councillors from the Village of Haines Junction and leadership from Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) during a recent trip to Haines Junction (Dakwäkäda).
The Government of Yukon has released a feasibility study exploring the potential establishment of a varsity sport program that is inclusive of First Nations participation opportunities and enables Yukon University to offer an attractive and enriching post-secondary student experience.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I am pleased to congratulate Stephen Charlie on his re-election as Chief of the Liard First Nation.
“Chief Charlie has consistently been a strong advocate for his community, making significant progress advancing the interests of the Liard First Nation throughout his initial term.
“I would also like to extend my congratulations to the newly-elected Deputy Chief Harlan Schilling and councillors who will be confirmed in the coming days.
Construction is beginning on Green Streets in Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend neighbourhood and landscaping will follow. Green streets are a multi-use trail system free of vehicle traffic, enabling neighbours to gather, play and connect.
Work has begun on the Green Street between Sadie and Luella lanes as well as the Green Street between Chance and Scotia lanes by reducing the paved paths to three metres wide, reflecting what the City of Whitehorse heard during their public input sessions in October 2022.
This is a joint news release between the Governments of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Today marks the beginning of one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar, Eid al-Adha. On this special day, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community here in the Yukon and beyond.
The first new elementary school to be built in Whitehorse in more than 20 years, Whistle Bend Elementary School, will welcome students in August 2024 for the 2024–25 school year. Planning work for the opening of the school is ongoing and families living in the Whistle Bend Elementary School attendance area can now confirm their enrolment interest with an online form.
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, the Government of Canada and the City of Dawson.
The Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and the City of Dawson are partnering on the development of five new residential building lots and returning services to many existing properties in Dawson’s North End.