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Yukon schools and community organizations receive $350,000 for student attendance projects
For the 2023–24 school year, Every Student, Every Day is supporting 36 student attendance projects with $350,000 in funding.
Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker on International Archives Day
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has released the following statement for International Archives Day/Week.
New Chair appointed for the Yukon Housing Corporation Board of Directors
A new Chair has been appointed to the Yukon Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Government of Yukon invites public feedback on new Animal Protection and Control Act regulations
The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukoners to help inform the development of the new animal protection regulations.
Statement from Premier Pillai on northern diplomatic tour
Today, Premier Pillai met with 25 ambassadors and high commissioners to Canada on the first day of Global Affairs Canada’s northern diplomatic tour.
The Government of Yukon celebrates recipients of 2022 sport awards
Government of Yukon honours Yukon athletes with the 2022 sport awards.
Ground-breaking ceremony for N’’tsaÜw Chu’ Kedts’edán Kù Traditional Camp marks new chapter for cultural education in Whitehorse
This project, which was awarded $100,000 by the Arctic Inspiration Prize, is set to create a significant transformation in cultural education in Whitehorse.
Additional funding bolsters Yukon First Nations-led wildfire risk reduction
The Governments of Yukon and Canada are partnering to enhance community wildfire prevention with $1.55 million to support Yukon First Nation-led FireSmart projects.
Four new inductees recognized by the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame
The 2022 Pioneer of the Year and Person of the Year, as well as the 2023 Pioneer of the Year and Order of Polaris awards were presented at the annual ceremony last night.
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ releases Implementation Plan for Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy
Yukon Advisory Committee releases the Implementation Plan for the Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy.
