The Government of Yukon is launching the Yukon Baby Basket Project. This is an initiative designed to support new parents and improve health outcomes for pregnant individuals, babies and families.

Developed in partnership with the Yukon Midwifery Program and Solstice Maternity, this project provides new parents with free baby supplies to welcome their child’s arrival and help support families through the early days of parenthood.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I offer congratulations to Elizabeth Bosely on her historic election as Naa Sháade Háni-elect (Chief-elect) and to Tod Smarch, elected as Deputy Naa Sháade Háni for the Teslin Tlingit Council.

The Government of Yukon is proud to announce the opening of Abundance, the new art exhibition featuring the 14 most recent works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. The exhibition is now open to the public in the Yukon Energy Community Gallery at the Yukon Arts Centre.

System improvements and recent optimization at Whitehorse General Hospital through the support of the Yukon government has enabled the Yukon Hospital Corporation to increase its capacity to perform surgeries, addressing a crucial need for timely and accessible healthcare in the Yukon.

The Government of Yukon continues awarding Yukon 125 medals to remarkable Yukoners in commemoration of the territory’s 125th anniversary.

Today, the Government of Yukon celebrates 25 more outstanding Yukoners who embody the values of leadership and reconciliation and contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the territory. Over the course of September, another 25 recipients will be announced each week.

This week’s Yukon 125 medal recipients are:

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

"It is with a heavy heart that I join Yukoners in mourning the passing of Joseph Novak, a man whose life was defined by service, generosity and unwavering dedication to both his community and country.

The Government of Yukon is proud to celebrate women in firefighting by supporting the tenth annual Ember Fire Academy, which began on Monday, September 9, with 12 recruits.

As women are historically under-represented in the Canadian fire service, the Ember Fire Academy was established to introduce women to firefighting. This free week-long program offers Yukon women ages 16 and up an opportunity to learn about the fire service in an empowering and inclusive environment.

On September 9 and 10, over 350 Yukon early childhood educators and operators from across the territory gathered for the 2024 Early Learning and Child Care Conference hosted by the Government of Yukon at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“September 9 is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – FASD – Awareness Day, and throughout this month, we come together to raise awareness about FASD and its impact on individuals, families and our communities. This year's theme, Everyone Plays a Part, is a powerful reminder that everyone in our community has a role in supporting healthy pregnancies and creating safe, equitable spaces for people with FASD.   

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Rolf Hougen. Rolf was a true Yukoner with deep roots in the territory, whose contributions spanned generations and profoundly shaped our community.