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New partnership initiative to support Yukon's emerging Indigenous artists
Today the Government of Yukon and the Canada Council for the Arts announced a new partnership initiative to support Yukon's emerging Indigenous artists and cultural carriers.
Statement from Premier Silver on B.C. Premier John Horgan
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement on B.C. Premier John Horgan.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on meeting with Nordic ambassadors
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement on his meeting with Nordic ambassadors.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the Governor General of Canada’s first visit to the Yukon
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the Governor General’s first visit to the Yukon
Daisy Mason Wellness Fund recipient announced
On June 24, the Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, on behalf of the Daisy Mason Wellness Fund Advisory Committee presented this year’s award to Nyla Klugie-Migwans.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Yukon’s Premier provides a statement on the recent decision on reproductive rights out of the United States.
Public events for Arctic Arts Summit begin this weekend
Public programming for the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit begins this weekend.
Mummified baby woolly mammoth found by gold miner in the Klondike
A remarkable and rare find of a mummified baby woolly mammoth was discovered in the Klondike goldfields. This marks the best-preserved mammoth found in North America.
Support for tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 extended
The Government of Yukon has extended the Tourism Non-Accommodation Sector Supplement to provide continued pandemic support to Yukon tourism businesses.
Applications for the Yukon Midwifery Program are now open
The Yukon Midwifery Program is now accepting applications for clients.