Minister Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:

The Government of Yukon recognizes the importance of honouring the territory's history using an approach that honours the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, while also commemorating the pivotal moments that shaped Yukon's role in joining the Confederation of Canada.

A special sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly was held in Dawson City today to commemorate the Yukon’s 125^th anniversary. It was June 13, 1898, that this land separated from the Northwest Territories and joined Confederation as the Yukon Territory.

The Community Development Fund has awarded $1,757,704 in funding towards 22 community projects across the Yukon. These projects contribute economic, cultural and social benefits to their communities by providing Yukoners across the territory with invaluable opportunities and resources.

The Government of Yukon recognizes the importance of having access to affordable, robust and dependable internet for Yukoners. For the past number of years the Xplore satellite service, formerly Xplornet, has provided internet access for more than 280 rural Yukoners.

Effective September 2023, Xplore internet services will no longer be available. It is likely that customers may experience connectivity issues prior to this date.

Rural Yukoners can secure uninterrupted internet access by proactively exploring alternative service providers.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day funding program.

A total of $350,000 in support has been awarded to 36 projects across the Yukon through the Every Student, Every Day fund, with support from the Government of Yukon.

Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“As we mark the 2023 International Archives Day, I ask Yukoners to join me in recognizing the invaluable service archives provide to share the past with the future.

The Government of Yukon has appointed Doris Bill as the new Chair of the Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC) Board of Directors. The three-year term appointment was made on May 15, 2023.

Ms. Bill, former Chief of Kwanlin Dün First Nation, was born in Whitehorse and has multi-generational family roots throughout the territory. She has championed many social issues such as community safety and housing. Her diverse experience and unique insights into community housing issues will position her as a trusted and inspiring leader of the current YHC Board of Directors.

In keeping with its commitment to modernize regulations and legislation to meet the needs of Yukoners, the Government of Yukon is seeking public input to develop regulations under the new Animal Protection and Control Act.

The Animal Protection and Control Act will align the Yukon with other jurisdictions across the country and increase safety for Yukoners and animals. Regulations will provide the details required to implement and enforce this new legislation.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today I had the privilege of meeting with 25 ambassadors and high commissioners to Canada on the first day of Global Affairs Canada’s northern diplomatic tour. It was an honour to welcome the delegation alongside numerous First Nations and municipal leaders from across the Yukon.

“Among the many countries represented, there were delegates from Austria, Denmark, Indonesia, Kenya, New Zealand and Japan.

This news release has been updated with additional athletic performance information in the backgrounder. 

Recognizing the vital contributions and accomplishments of athletes throughout the Yukon, the Yukon government has announced the recipients of the 2022 Government of Yukon sport awards, which celebrate the achievements of the territory’s top athletes.