Pathways magazine
Stories of collaboration, partnership and reconciliation
The Pathways magazine is the Government of Yukon’s reconciliation-focused magazine.
Pathways shares stories of collaboration, partnership and reconciliation in order to foster learning and growth within the Yukon public service.
This issue reflects on collaborative work with First Nations governments and organizations to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
The Government of Yukon has also developed a report on actions taken to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commion's Calls to Action.
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Articles
The changing landscape of the Yukon’s governance
Grand Chief Johnston, Premier Pillai, Brian MacDonald and Daryn Leas speak about changes in Yukon’s governance over the last 50 years and share tips for increasing collaboration between the Yukon and First Nations governments.
The search for answers and healing for families of missing children
The Yukon Residential Schools and Missing Children Project have started their Yukon-wide search for missing children at the Chooutla residential school in Carcross.
Shifting the balance from intervention to prevention in Yukon’s child welfare system
The Council of Yukon First Nations is working with the Government of Yukon to deliver family preservation and support services.
Partnering to serve and support First Nations families
The Government of Yukon has signed child welfare Memorandums of Understanding with several First Nations including the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
Building a new education system for all Yukoners
The First Nations School Board is fulfilling the vision of Yukon First Nations by establishing more community involvement and control for 11 schools across the Yukon.
Culturally rich training for early childhood educators
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate is offering training to early childhood educators throughout the territory.
Localizing curriculum in the Yukon
Department of Education curriculum consultants work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to develop culturally and regionally relevant curriculum for schools.
Co-governing education in Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Traditional Territory
The Government of Yukon and Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin have signed an education agreement that supports implementation of the education provisions of their Self-Government Agreement.
Bringing land-based healing to the forefront
The Government of Yukon works with Xhastin's Healing Journey and First Nations governments to offer more land-based healing options.
Designing a culturally safe and inclusive health and social services system
Health and Social Services is implementing Putting People First recommendations by creating a cultural safety team and training.
Reimagining partnerships: Creating Indigenous-led programming in the justice system
The Justice Wellness Centre is working closely with Indigenous counsellors, Elders and First Nations to provide both clinical and cultural supports for those involved with the Justice system.
Our People’s Way: Dena Keh Justice draws on Kaska culture to bring restorative justice
Liard First Nation is building a community-based, alternative justice program with support from the Department of Justice.
Centring families in the quest for dignity and justice for MMIWG2S+
Yukon’s strategy and implementation plan on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people was developed in close collaboration between Yukon government, First Nations governments, Indigenous women’s organizations, families and Survivors.
Creating community, culture and connection through sports
The Yukon Aboriginal Sports Circle and Yukon government are working together to advance reconciliation through sport including partnership on the North American Indigenous Games.
Supporting Highways and Public Works staff with First Nations engagement and consultation
The Highways and Public Works’ First Nations Relations Unit provides staff training and supports consultation, engagement and partnership agreements with First Nations.
Understanding history and culture creates safe places for everyone
The Public Service Commission has developed cultural safety training for Government of Yukon employees.
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