The Board, acting in the public interest and consistent with Chapter 16 of the Umbrella Final Agreement and First Nation Final Agreements and taking into consideration all relevant factors including recommendations of the Councils, may make recommendations to the Minister, to Yukon First Nations and the Councils, on all matters related to Fish and Wildlife management, Legislation, research, policies, and programs.
With a mandate to address issues that affect all of Yukon, the Board focuses on policies and legislation for sustainable fish, wildlife, and habitat management. The board consolidates the best available technical, traditional, and local knowledge through public participation, to make recommendations on management decisions to First Nations, territorial, and federal governments.
- Authority: Umbrella Final Agreement, Chapter 16.7
- Type: advisory
- Appointment process: ministerial
- Requirements: no legislated requirements to join
- Term: 5 years
- Meetings: 6 to 7 times per year
- Department: Environment
- Honoraria: $200 per day
Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.
Apply
- Complete the application.
- Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
- Submit your completed application and resume.
In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
How members are selected
Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.
School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.
Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:
- Yukon Development Corporation
- Yukon Energy Corporation
- Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
- Yukon Lottery Commission
- Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
- Yukon Arts Advisory Council
- Yukon Utilities Board
- Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
- Yukon Human Rights Commission
Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.
- Blanche Warrington, member from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025
- Carleen Hajash, member from October 31, 2024 to October 30, 2029
- Danny Cresswell, member from May 4, 2023, to May 3, 2028
- David Dickson, member from April 11, 2024, to April 10, 2029
- Dawn Kisoun, member from March 24, 2020, to March 23, 2025
- Emma Hoogland, member from June 27, 2024 to June 26, 2029
- Kenneth Taylor, member from April 18, 2023, to April 17, 2028
- Michelle Dawson-Beattie, member from April 11, 2024, to April 10, 2029 and chair from April 18, 2024 to April 17, 2025
- Pearl Callaghan, member from February 14, 2023, to February 13, 2028
- Randy Taylor, member from February 14, 2023, to February 13, 2028
- Ron William Chambers, member from November 17, 2022, to November 16, 2027
- Sebastian Jones, member from October 31, 2024 to October 30, 2029
For questions about the Fish and Wildlife Management Board email [email protected] or phone 867-667-3754, or fax 867-393-6947, or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 3754.