Yukon News Releases
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Government of Yukon and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun sign Lansing Heritage Site Management Plan
The Government of Yukon and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun have signed a management plan for the Lansing Post Heritage Site.
The site is a historical gathering place and harvesting area – and as an early trading post it played an important role in developing Yukon’s economy. Its long history represents a significant contribution to the identity and collective memory of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun.
Statement from Premier Silver on the 45th anniversary of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow
Premier Sandy Silver released the following statement on the 45th anniversary of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow:
Premier Sandy Silver congratulates Yukon’s 2018 Olympic athletes
Premier Sandy Silver today issued the following statement regarding the Yukoners competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea:
Government of Yukon funds Indigenous midwifery research project
The Community Midwifery Association Yukon will receive $74,360 from the Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund to research and document historic birth knowledge and culture.
The project will involve interviewing First Nations’ citizens and midwives throughout the territory in order to document stories of past midwifery practices. The information will be published in a booklet. The association hopes the project will honour and revitalize indigenous midwifery in Yukon.
Dr. Rachel Olson, a citizen of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation, will lead the research team.
Yukon Association for Community Living receives Community Development Fund support
The Yukon Association for Community Living has been awarded $10,516 through the Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund.
The association will use the funding to hire a consultant to research possibilities for community-based economic development. Yukoners with physical or cognitive challenges often face difficulties finding employment – this research will look into the development of opportunities to remove those barriers and contribute to the local economy.
The project will provide 124 hours of employment for the consultant.
Government of Yukon officials and Yukon First Nations return from Ottawa
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations
Days from the 45th anniversary of the presentation of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow by a group of Yukon Chiefs to Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in Ottawa, a group of Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations delegates have wrapped up their Yukon Days meetings.
Premier Sandy Silver, Government of Yukon Ministers, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston and other First Nations Chiefs met with federal ministers to discuss key issues of importance to Yukoners.
Government of Yukon increases Direct Operating Grant for early learning and child care centres
The Government of Yukon is increasing the Direct Operating Grant for early learning and child care centres for the first time since 2008. The increase follows requests from child care providers, stakeholders and First Nations, and stems from the new Early Learning and Childcare agreement with the Government of Canada, signed earlier today.
New investment will provide clean and reliable drinking water for Dawson residents
Joint news release with the Government of Canada, the City of Dawson and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation
The governments of Canada and Yukon are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Northern Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water services that meet their unique needs. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect the local environment and keep our communities healthy and liveable.
Congratulations to Yukon’s 2017 Arctic Inspiration Prize winners
Two Yukon projects were among the winners of the Arctic Inspiration Prize at a ceremony held in Ottawa last night.
Government of Yukon and First Nations leaders set course for final Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel watershed
Joint news release with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Vuntut Gwitchin Government and Gwich’in Tribal Council
Leaders from the Government of Yukon and affected First Nations met in Dawson on January 29 to discuss next steps for finalizing the Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel watershed.
Yukon Premier, Ministers and First Nations Chiefs travel to Ottawa
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations
For the second year in a row, Premier Silver and Government of Yukon Ministers will be joined by a delegation of First Nations Chiefs for Yukon Days meetings in Ottawa. Together they will work to advance the territory’s issues and joint agenda with federal officials.
Government of Yukon celebrates partnerships and strong presence at industry forums
Premier Sandy Silver and Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Ranj Pillai have returned from the Vancouver Investment Conference and Mineral Exploration Roundup, both of which were held in Vancouver last week.
Dedicated special assistance line opens at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
The Government of Yukon today announced that a special assistance line has been added to security screening at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
The line will provide those with mobility challenges, visual impairment and hearing impairment with a dedicated access point. It is available for use as of today.
Share your thoughts on the Yukon Tourism Development Strategy
Yukoners are encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how to sustainably grow tourism in the territory through a new public engagement process launched today by Minister of Tourism and Culture Jeanie Dendys.
Statement from Minister Frost about the meeting on Indigenous children in care
Minister of Health and Social Services Pauline Frost, and her counterparts from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, participated in a national meeting called by federal Minister of Indigenous Services Jane Philpott.
The meeting, which took place over two days beginning on January 24, also included the participation of Yukon Chiefs, First Nation government representatives and other Government of Yukon officials. It was organized to address the over-representation of Indigenous children in care systems across the country.
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Elder Doris McLean
Premier Sandy Silver released the following statement today:
Work has ended on Dawson ice bridge
Yesterday evening, Government of Yukon staff and Tetra Tech engineers assessed the progress of the Dawson ice bridge.
Conditions have been challenging for the workers attempting to induce ice formation during the past week due to higher-than-normal temperatures. Based on the progress to date, engineers estimated that it would take a further 90 days to complete the bridge.
As a result, it was determined that there was not enough ice formation to justify the government continuing with the project.
Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund supports nine community-led projects
The Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust is providing $203,173 to nine community-led projects which focus on crime prevention and services for victims.
Many of the projects receiving funding are designed to reduce young Yukoners’ vulnerability to negative influences and involvement in crime by encouraging healthy relationships, mental and physical wellness, life skills and a sense of community.
Exploration, energy and First Nations top Government of Yukon agenda in Vancouver, January 20–25
Premier Sandy Silver and Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Ranj Pillai will lead the Yukon delegation at both the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference and the Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver next week to highlight Yukon’s mineral potential, geology and regulatory regime.
Premier Silver will host a meeting with Yukon First Nations Chiefs and mineral industry executives. He will also speak at the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce’s Reception and at the Invest Yukon Pavilion.
Council of Yukon First Nations assumes responsibility of Yukon Native Language Centre
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations
The Government of Yukon is handing over responsibility and administration of the Yukon Native Language Centre to the Council of Yukon First Nations today.
The Council of Yukon First Nations requested that the Government of Yukon transfer full control of the centre as part of the critical priority Yukon First Nations have placed upon the revitalization of their languages. The centre has been the joint responsibility of the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon for more than 30 years.
