The Government of Yukon provided an update on the wildfire weather outlook at a briefing on June 13. In summary:

For the past month, the Yukon has had mixed weather. Conditions are dry through central Yukon (from Destruction Bay through Carmacks, Faro and Ross River). The rest of the territory, in the north and the south, is not very dry due to last fall’s rain and winter snowpack. This means the wildfires so far this year are not burning as deeply or intensely as last year’s wildfires.

This is a joint news release between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvialuit Game Council, Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Aklavik Community Corporation, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon.

The Government of Yukon has signed onto the Aullaviat/Anguniarvik Traditional Conservation Area Agreement together with the Government of Canada and Inuvialuit Parties to ensure the conservation and protection of Aullaviat/Anguniarvik, the Eastern North Slope of the Yukon in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Blood Ties Four Directions Centre.

The Government of Yukon and Blood Ties Four Directions Centre are pleased to announce the expansion of the Healthy Meals program, providing essential support to Whitehorse community members facing food insecurity.

Premier Pillai has issued the following statement:

"This week I had the opportunity to meet with Minister LeBlanc, Minister Vandal, Minister Joly, and Minister Miller in Ottawa. These meetings provided a valuable opportunity to build on previous discussions with the federal government about issues important to Yukoners, as well as to expand on the conversations I chaired earlier this week at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Whitehorse.

The Government of Yukon is extending the operating hours of the Whitehorse Walk-in Clinic to better serve the community. Starting on Monday, June 17, the clinic will now be open:

• Monday to Wednesday: 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5:30 pm
• Thursday and Friday: 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm

The clinic's telephone line will be open:

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today we mark the 126th anniversary of the Yukon becoming a territory of Canada. 

“It was June 13, 1898, that the land on which we are fortunate to live separated from the Northwest Territories and joined Confederation as the Yukon Territory. While this was a significant step in our journey as a maturing jurisdiction, it is crucial to recognize and honour the enduring presence of Yukon First Nations who have inhabited this land since time immemorial.

Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:

“Yesterday, the Yukon RCMP issued a news release and shared a letter with the Jack Hulland Elementary School community as their final update on the investigation into allegations related to the historic use of holds and isolation spaces at Jack Hulland Elementary School.

This statement has been edited to correct the name of the SOGI Policy, add the ARC Foundation as a partner and correct the fact that the SOGI Policy is not part of the Department of Education curriculum. The SOGI Policy is a Department of Education policy that promotes inclusion and diversity.

Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate has issued the following statement:

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, it is my distinct honour to extend heartfelt congratulations to the Filipino community in the Yukon and all Filipino people across Canada and around the world on the occasion of Philippines Independence Day.

Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean and a delegation of Yukon First Nations are travelling to London, UK, this week on a mission of cultural diplomacy, reconciliation and industry engagement. This trip will continue the Government of Yukon’s commitment of building relationships and collaborating with First Nations to advance reconciliation.