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Leadership gathers for Yukon Forum in the territory’s northernmost community
Leaders met at the Darius Elias Community Centre for the first Yukon Forum held in Old Crow.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the Kudz Ze Kayah project
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada have come to a joint decision that completes the assessment phase of the Kudz Ze Kayah project.
Governments of Canada and Yukon reach a decision that advances the Kudz Ze Kayah project
Governments of Canada and Yukon have come to a joint decision that concludes the environmental and socio-economic assessment process for the Kudz Ze Kayah project.
Borealis Prize recipient announced
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, is pleased to announce Tara Borin as the third recipient of the Borealis Prize.
Summer celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Commissioner of Yukon is planning a variety of events throughout the summer to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Statement from Premier Silver on keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group
Premier Silver delivered the keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group.
Western Premiers conclude meetings in Regina, Saskatchewan
The 2022 Western Premiers’ Conference in Regina covered healthcare, Arctic sovereignty, economic recovery and other issues.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Premier Sandy Silver and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met to discuss Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals and climate change, community infrastructure, healthcare and mental heal
Northern Premiers discuss shared priorities at 2022 Northern Premiers’ Forum
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver, Premier of the Northwest Territories Caroline Cochrane and Premier of Nunavut P.J. Akeeagok met today in Whitehorse for the 2022 Northern Premier
Northern Premiers issue pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change
Northern Premiers issued the first pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders across the North.
Date modified: 2026-05-27