Yukon News Releases
Public feedback sought on introducing regulated midwifery to Yukon
The Government of Yukon is inviting the public to share their thoughts on introducing regulated and funded midwifery into the territory’s healthcare system.
Draft Yukon Tourism Development Strategy released
The Government of Yukon, in collaboration with the Yukon Tourism Development Strategy Steering Committee, released a draft strategy for public comment today. Yukoners are asked to share their thoughts on the draft by October 3, 2018.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet in Dawson for Yukon Forum
Joint news release with Council of Yukon First Nations
Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members and First Nations Chiefs met today at the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Hall for the third Yukon Forum of 2018.
This meeting marks one year of implementing the Joint Action Plan of the Yukon Forum. Leaders received updates on the progress of several joint working groups including child welfare, fish and wildlife, and land use planning.
Mummified ice age specimens unveiled in Dawson
Joint news release with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief Roberta Joseph, Premier Sandy Silver and Minister of Tourism and Culture Jeanie Dendys will be at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre today to unveil the mummified remains of a caribou and a wolf pup found on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory.
The ancient ice age specimens, both radiocarbon dated to over 50,000 years old, were discovered and reported by placer mining operations in the Klondike region and recovered by members of the Yukon Paleontology Program for research and analysis.
Whistle Bend Place officially opens
The Government of Yukon opened Whistle Bend Place, the territory’s newest long-term care home, today. Residents will begin moving into their new home next month. With 150 resident rooms, Whistle Bend Place will help ease waitlist pressures for continuing care in the territory.
Premier and Ministers present Yukon vision to Senate Arctic committee
Premier Sandy Silver and three of his Ministers met with members of the Special Senate Committee on the Arctic in Whitehorse today to outline the Government of Yukon’s priorities and present opportunities for strengthening northern communities.
Francophone advocate receives literacy award from Premier
Long-time Francophone advocate Isabelle Salesse was presented with this year’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award by Premier Sandy Silver in Whitehorse today.
Since 2004, Canada’s Premiers present this annual award to recipients across the country. The award celebrates individuals’ outstanding achievements, innovative practices and excellence in literacy. It recognizes the importance of literacy to participation in all areas of society.
Raven Recycling Society to operate e-waste depot
Beginning October 1, Yukoners can recycle designated electronic and electrical products at Raven Recycling Society in Whitehorse. The non-profit society will provide a regional recycling depot in Whitehorse and collect e-waste from municipal and unincorporated communities and transport it to a recycling facility in Alberta. Outside of Whitehorse, designated products can be dropped off for free at community, municipal or regional depots.
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in three infrastructure projects throughout the territory
Joint news release with the Government of Canada
Rural and northern communities have unique infrastructure needs. Investing in modern and efficient infrastructure supports local economic opportunities, which goes hand in hand with improving family income, job opportunities and quality of life for those living and working in the North.
Minister Pillai attends Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ meeting in Halifax
Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ranj Pillai met with provincial and territorial ministers at the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Ministers discussed several priorities relevant to Yukoners, including promoting competitiveness and innovation in Canada’s forest bio-economy, support for Indigenous partnerships in the forest industry and timely implementation of the Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy.
The governments of Canada and Yukon invest in new arena in Carmacks
Joint news release with the Government of Canada
Investing in recreational infrastructure helps communities come together and stay active. The governments of Canada and Yukon recognize that strategic investments in infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic communities while creating good jobs and helping grow the Northern economy.
Results of public engagement on FASD released today
The Government of Yukon released a What We Heard document today that summarizes the key findings of its public engagement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
The public engagement took place from May 2017 through February 2018. Representatives from the FASD Interagency Advisory Committee travelled to nine Yukon communities to meet with identified stakeholders, including First Nation and municipal governments, service providers and community members.
Yukon hosts placer mining study mission fellows from five countries in Africa and Latin America
Joint news release by the Government of Yukon and the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute
Fifteen fellows from five countries are touring Yukon to learn about the territory’s placer mining industry.
The Fellowship Study Mission participants are from Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Peru and Ecuador and represent government mining and environment ministries or small-scale mining associations and cooperatives in their countries. The mission is organized by the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute.
Government of Yukon and partners promote Back to School Safety campaign
Joint news release with the City of Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon, City of Whitehorse and RCMP are working together to highlight safety around school crosswalks by painting blue no-parking zones at École-Émilie-Tremblay, Jack Hulland Elementary, Takhini Elementary, Porter Creek Secondary and Holy Family Elementary.
As part of this year’s Back to School Safety campaign, the Government of Yukon applied highly visible paint 15 metres before crosswalks and 10 metres after.
Public input sought on proposed expanded leave benefits
The Government of Yukon is seeking input from families and employers on recent changes to federal employment insurance benefits for parental leave and leaves for family caregiving purposes. The public is asked for their feedback on whether to align leave allotments available within Yukon's Employment Standards Act with these changes.
Art exhibit by Continuing Care residents opens this week
An art exhibit featuring the work of residents in Yukon’s continuing care homes opens this week at the Yukon Arts Centre Community Gallery in Whitehorse. The show runs from September 6 through 29.
The exhibit, titled Artistic Expressions, features the works of more than 10 residents from Birch Lodge, Thomson Centre, Macaulay Lodge and Copper Ridge Place. It includes paintings, drawings, carvings, felt and crochet works, beadwork, photography and written work.
Yukoners are invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday, September 6, at 5:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Education Bursaries now available for Yukoners
Yukon residents pursuing studies in early childhood education can now apply for funding towards the cost of their studies. Early Childhood Education Bursaries are available to both full- and part-time students.
Funding for the bursaries comes from the Canada-Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, which the Governments of Yukon and Canada signed in February 2018.
Khàtìnas.àxh [pronounced “Kaw keen ah sa”] Community School is now the name of the Teslin School
Joint news release with the Teslin Tlingit Council and Khàtìnas.àxh Community School Council
Today the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Teslin School Council, students, parents and Teslin residents are celebrating the renaming of the Teslin School.
Community projects receive more than $748,000 from the Community Development Fund
Organizations from across Yukon are receiving $748,332 in funding for community projects through the Community Development Fund (CDF). A total of 21 projects are receiving Tier I and II CDF funding to improve community infrastructure, increase food security, and enhance recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities in Yukon communities.
Funding recipients include the White River First Nation, to make improvements at the community garden in Beaver Creek, and the Mental Health Association of Yukon, to expand mental health programming in the territory.
Nomination Period Extended for Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission
Joint news release with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
The Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in have agreed to extended the period for accepting nominations to the Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission to September 14.
