Yukon News Releases
Government of Yukon funds Gladue pilot project
The Government of Yukon is funding a $530,000 three-year pilot project to develop a Gladue Report Writing program for Indigenous offenders. The pilot project will provide training to Yukon-based writers to produce high-quality, standardized Gladue reports and cover the costs of report writing. It will be led by a committee of representatives from Yukon First Nations, the Legal Services Society of Yukon and the Public Prosecution Service Canada.
Whitehorse residents benefit from community infrastructure projects
The Governments of Canada and Yukon today announced the completion of seven infrastructure projects in Whitehorse.
Flight simulator investment to boost Yukon’s aviation industry
Joint news release with the Government of Canada and Alkan Air
The Governments of Canada, Yukon and Alkan Air today announced the opening of a new flight simulator for Yukon College’s Aviation Management diploma program.
Government of Yukon launches new website and visual identity
The Government of Yukon today launched Yukon.ca, a new website built to help users find the government information and services they use most.
Visitors to the site will get quick access to important and frequent tasks such as vehicle registration, applying for a child care subsidy, or obtaining a hunting licence right from the homepage.
Statement from Minister Pillai about Goldcorp's Coffee project
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Ranj Pillai today released the following statement about Goldcorp’s Coffee project and its review status with the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB):
Northern Territories Alcohol Study to resume
After discussions with the researchers, national brand representatives and other stakeholders, the Government of Yukon is inviting researchers to resume the Northern Territories Alcohol Study.
The study will use two labels to educate consumers: one that shows a standard drink size, and a second that provides low-risk drinking guidelines. The health-warning label about cancer, introduced in November of last year, will no longer be part of the study.
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.
