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Statement from the Yukon Advisory Committee on 5th anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ marks 5th year anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People
Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker on International Archives Week
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued a statement on International Archives Week.
Statement from Premier Pillai on ambassador visits
Premier Ranj Pillai met with ambassadors and diplomats from the US, France and Germany.
Successful restoration of a historic mining site achieved through collaboration
Successful restoration of historic mining site within the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Settlement Land achieved through collaboration.
New Judge appointed to the Yukon’s Territorial Court
The Yukon appoints a new judge to its Territorial Court.
The Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation’s Water Treatment Plant Upgrades are now complete
The Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation’s Water Treatment Plant Upgrades project is complete.
New Whistle Bend Elementary School unveiled with community open house
Students, parents and community members were invited to join in the celebrations for the opening of the new Whistle Bend Elementary School.
Yukon schools and community organizations receive $400,000 for student attendance projects
For the 2024–25 school year, Every Student, Every Day is supporting 31 student attendance projects with $400,000 in funding with support from the Government of Yukon
Department of Education introduces new attendance policy to recognize cultural participation
The Government of Yukon is continuing to foster reconciliation and educational inclusivity by ensuring that student participation in cultural or religious events is recognized posi
The Government of Yukon deployed firefighters to B.C. and NWT to support wildfire response
Wildland fire personnel from the Yukon are assisting with wildfire response efforts in British Columbia and Northwest Territories.
