![Violet Gatensby created a commemorative piece of art on this chunk of concrete that was part of the steps of the Chooutla Residential School. Violet Gatensby created a commemorative piece of art on this chunk of concrete that was part of the steps of the Chooutla Residential School.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/violetart_cc_hero_copy.jpg)
Pathways magazine
Stories of collaboration, partnership and reconciliation
The Pathways magazine is the Government of Yukon’s reconciliation-focused magazine.
Pathways shares stories of collaboration, partnership and reconciliation in order to foster learning and growth within the Yukon public service.
This issue reflects on collaborative work with First Nations governments and organizations to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
The Government of Yukon has also developed a report on actions taken to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commion's Calls to Action.
![Attendees gather around the sacred fire at the announcement of Priority Action Items for the Yukon\u2019s MMIWG2S+ Strategy in December 2022. Attendees gather around the sacred fire at the announcement of Priority Action Items for the Yukon\u2019s MMIWG2S+ Strategy in December 2022.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/firepit_-_holding_hands_vertical_-3599.jpg)
Articles
The changing landscape of the Yukon’s governance
Grand Chief Johnston, Premier Pillai, Brian MacDonald and Daryn Leas speak about changes in Yukon’s governance over the last 50 years and share tips for increasing collaboration between the Yukon and First Nations governments.
![On February 14, 1973 Elijah Smith and Yukon First Nation leaders presented Together Today for our Children Tomorrow, to the Canadian government. Yukon First Nation leaders are standing in front of the Parliament buildings in 1973 after they delivered their Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow document to the federal government.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/judygingell-ya-98_74_1.jpg)
The search for answers and healing for families of missing children
The Yukon Residential Schools and Missing Children Project have started their Yukon-wide search for missing children at the Chooutla residential school in Carcross.
![Violet Gatensby created a commemorative piece of art on this chunk of concrete that was part of the steps of the Chooutla Residential School. She says it represents kids who made it through the chaos they did not deserve and the ones who didn’t. Violet Gatensby's commemorative art is painted on a chunk of concrete that was part of the steps of the Chooutla Residential School.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/dsc_3226.jpg)
Shifting the balance from intervention to prevention in Yukon’s child welfare system
The Council of Yukon First Nations is working with the Government of Yukon to deliver family preservation and support services.
![CYFN’s Family Preservation Services has a family playroom available to support family visits, appointments and meetings. Child and two adults playing with toys at the Council of Yukon First Nations' Family Preservation Services](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/playroom-3308_0.jpg)
Partnering to serve and support First Nations families
The Government of Yukon has signed child welfare Memorandums of Understanding with several First Nations including the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
![Kwanlin Dün First Nation organized a youth moose hunt through their Child and Family Supports and Recreation Programs. Two people fleshing a moose antler at a Kwanlin Dün First Nation organized youth moose hunt.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/img_1763_1.jpg)
Building a new education system for all Yukoners
The First Nations School Board is fulfilling the vision of Yukon First Nations by establishing more community involvement and control for 11 schools across the Yukon.
![In November 2022, the First Nation School Board of Trustees were sworn in with an emotional ceremony at Grey Mountain Primary School. First Nation School Board of Trustees wearing blankets as they are sworn in.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/fnsb_swearing_in_ceremony_2.jpg)
Culturally rich training for early childhood educators
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate is offering training to early childhood educators throughout the territory.
![In July 2023, the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate celebrated the opening of their new Early Years space in Whitehorse at 420 Range Road. (Photo:Isidore Champagne) Two people hang an Every Child Matters flag at the opening of the new Yukon First Nation Education Directorate Early Years space in Whitehorse.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/everychildmatters_carnival2023-2415.jpg)
Localizing curriculum in the Yukon
Department of Education curriculum consultants work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to develop culturally and regionally relevant curriculum for schools.
![Department of Education curriculum consultants Tammy Stoneman and Flora Asp are working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to develop culturally and regionally relevant curriculum for schools (L-R). (Photo: Michael Edwards) Department of Education curriculum consultants Tammy Stoneman and Flora Asp are standing in the fall colours](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/tammy-flora-1.png)
Co-governing education in Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Traditional Territory
The Government of Yukon and Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin have signed an education agreement that supports implementation of the education provisions of their Self-Government Agreement.
![Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin’s education department supports various cultural and educational programs, including the First Fish camp for youth. A youth fillets a salmon at Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin’s First Fish camp](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/first_fish_photo_2__0.jpg)
Bringing land-based healing to the forefront
The Government of Yukon works with Xhastin's Healing Journey and First Nations governments to offer more land-based healing options.
![Preparing for a family camp at the Shakat Tun wilderness camp near Haines Junction. This family camp was offered collaboratively through the Yukon government and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in summer 2023. A circle of camp chairs overlooks the water at Shakat Tun wilderness camp near Haines Junction](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/circle_of_camp_chairs.jpg)
Designing a culturally safe and inclusive health and social services system
Health and Social Services is implementing Putting People First recommendations by creating a cultural safety team and training.
![The Cultural Safety team at Health and Social Services hosted a Leadership Readiness – Conversation Series with Dr. Nel Wieman. Senior leadership at Health and Social Services listening to speaker Dr. Nel Wieman.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/alt.wide_crwd_onto_wieman.jpg)
Reimagining partnerships: Creating Indigenous-led programming in the justice system
The Justice Wellness Centre is working closely with Indigenous counsellors, Elders and First Nations to provide both clinical and cultural supports for those involved with the Justice system.
![Kelly Allen, Elder Dianne Smith and Joe Migwans are the clinical and cultural counselling team who work with the Justice Wellness Centre. Kelly Allen, Elder Dianne Smith and Joe Migwans stand in front of the water.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/jwg_team_1.jpg)
Our People’s Way: Dena Keh Justice draws on Kaska culture to bring restorative justice
Liard First Nation is building a community-based, alternative justice program with support from the Department of Justice.
![Liard First Nation’s Dene Keh Justice team. Back row: Georgina Smith, May Stewart, Melissa Charlie, Daniel Dick (L-R). Front row: Brandy Tizya, Nicole Poppe (L-R) Liard First Nation’s Dene Keh Justice team. Back row: Georgina Smith, May Stewart, Melissa Charlie, Daniel Dick (L-R). Front row: Brandy Tizya, Nicole Poppe (L-R)](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/lfn.jpg)
Centring families in the quest for dignity and justice for MMIWG2S+
Yukon’s strategy and implementation plan on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people was developed in close collaboration between Yukon government, First Nations governments, Indigenous women’s organizations, families and Survivors.
![Members of the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ pose with the Implementation Plan after the public launch of the document on June 6, 2023 at Yukon Arts Centre. Members of the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ pose with the Implementation Plan after the public launch of the document on June 6, 2023 at Yukon Arts Centre.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/yg_mmiwg2s_strategy_yac_wh-img_1933-enhanced-nr.jpg)
Creating community, culture and connection through sports
The Yukon Aboriginal Sports Circle and Yukon government are working together to advance reconciliation through sport including partnership on the North American Indigenous Games.
![Swimmer Kassua Dreyer of the Ross River Dena Council, was Team Yukon’s flag bearer at the Pep rally for the North American Indigenous Games. Swimmer Kassua Dreyer of the Ross River Dena Council, was Team Yukon’s flag bearer at the Pep rally for the North American Indigenous Games.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/sf5_8499_1.jpg)
Supporting Highways and Public Works staff with First Nations engagement and consultation
The Highways and Public Works’ First Nations Relations Unit provides staff training and supports consultation, engagement and partnership agreements with First Nations.
![Tricia Johnson-Drapeau is the Senior Advisor, Sharina Kennedy is the Manager, and Arianna Porter is the Indigenous Training Program Coordinator of the First Nations Relations Unit (L-R). Tricia Johnson-Drapeau is the Senior Advisor, Sharina Kennedy is the Manager, and Arianna Porter is the Indigenous Training Program Coordinator of the First Nations Relations Unit (L-R).](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/hpw_full_team.jpg)
Understanding history and culture creates safe places for everyone
The Public Service Commission has developed cultural safety training for Government of Yukon employees.
![Juniper Redvers working on a moose hide with her mother. Juniper developed the cultural safety training course for Government of Yukon employees. Juniper Redvers working on a moose hide with her mother.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/juniper_moosehide_1.png)
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