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New funding program for Indigenous artists and cultural carriers available January 1
December 5, 2022
The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant offers fast and simple access to funding for creation, performance, development and export activities.
Timelines announced for Yukon schools considering joining the First Nation School Board
December 1, 2022
Yukon schools have the option to consider joining the First Nation School Board in 2023.
New retention and signing bonuses for Yukon nurses
December 1, 2022
New bonuses will help sign and retain nurses in the Yukon over the next two years.
Canada and Yukon open 84-suite seniors’ supportive living community in Whitehorse
December 1, 2022
The Yukon’s first private seniors’ supportive living community has officially opened its doors.
Government of Yukon plans to move forward with municipal term of office change following What We Heard report
December 1, 2022
What We Heard report on public engagement for municipal terms of office released
Keno residents receive new waste collection equipment
November 30, 2022
The Government of Yukon is providing new household waste collection equipment to the residents of Keno to support a new weekly waste pickup service planned by the Hecla Mining Comp
Leaders discuss joint priorities, Yukon Days at final Yukon Forum of 2022
November 29, 2022
This was the final Yukon Forum in 2022 and the 23rd Yukon Forum since the Working Together Declaration was signed in January 2017.
Yukon First Nations Artwork and Land Acknowledgment Unveiled at Andrew A. Philipsen Law Courts Building
November 28, 2022
The Government of Yukon and CYFN unveil Indigenous artwork and land acknowledgement together at Andrew A. Philipsen Law Courts Building.
Government of Yukon and Chu Níikwän partner to open more than 150 lots for homes
November 28, 2022
Intergovernmental cooperation to bring more than 150 residential lots to Copper Ridge West development in Whitehorse.
Resource released for Yukoners living with post COVID-19 condition
November 25, 2022
Resource released for Yukoners living with post COVID-19 condition