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Statement from Premier Pillai on Canada Day
June 28, 2024
Premier Pillai has issued a statement for Canada Day.
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on the Carcross/Tagish First Nation election
June 27, 2024
The Premier congratulates Carcross/Tagish First Nation Ḵaa Sháade Héni Maria Benoit on her re-election.
Yukon Child and Youth Advocate to review Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Policy
June 27, 2024
The Government of Yukon has referred the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Policy to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office for a comprehensive review.
New signage at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport acknowledges Traditional Territories
June 27, 2024
The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International has a new sign acknowledging the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
![“Sign reads, in both white and tan colours: “Welcome to Whitehorse and the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. We are happy to see you.” The message is shown in Southern Tutchone, French and German. “Sign reads, in both white and tan colours: “Welcome to Whitehorse and the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. We are happy to see you.” The message is shown in Southern Tutchone, French and German.](https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/styles/medium/public/120147c3-760c-4dfe-87e4-98b91f933fdd.png?itok=REHOcTxx)
New housing funding supports Yukoners facing gender-based violence
June 26, 2024
New housing funding support for Yukoners facing gender-based violence now available.
Statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker on the heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold mine
June 26, 2024
Statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker on the heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold mine.
Yukon Public Libraries launches new website
June 26, 2024
Yukon Public Libraries has upgraded to a new, modern website.
What We Heard report released on household waste disposal options
June 25, 2024
The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report following engagement about waste transfer stations with residents in Braeburn, Keno, Johnson’s Crossing and Silver City.
Government of Yukon attends Collision tech conference in Toronto
June 24, 2024
The Government of Yukon participates in the Collision Tech Conference in Toronto.
Government of Yukon thanks Whitehorse community for conversation on downtown safety
June 20, 2024
Government of Yukon thanks participants of the Downtown Whitehorse Community Conversation and announces next steps for enhancing community safety and support.