Yukon Legislative Assembly returns to historic home in Dawson City

The Government of Yukon recognizes the importance of honouring the territory's history using an approach that honours the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, while also commemorating the pivotal moments that shaped Yukon's role in joining the Confederation of Canada.

A special sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly was held in Dawson City today to commemorate the Yukon’s 125^th anniversary. It was June 13, 1898, that this land separated from the Northwest Territories and joined Confederation as the Yukon Territory.

Assembly members participated in the commemoration and debate of the following motion:

Motion No. 733

THAT the Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly forward the following address to the people of Yukon:

WHEREAS June 13, 2023 is the 125^th anniversary of the establishment of the Yukon Territory in Canada; and

WHEREAS Yukoners value the history and heritage of the land and its peoples;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Yukon Legislative Assembly acknowledges and celebrates the history and heritage of the land, its peoples and the lives, traditions, and cultures of all Yukoners past and present and pledges to continue to improve the lives of all Yukoners for generations to come.

Additionally, Assembly members paid tribute to two prominent community members who recently passed away: Peter Jenkins, former Dawson City mayor, and Peggy Kormendy, respected Elder and former Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Chief.