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Elijah Smith Elementary School celebrates installation of clean, sustainable heating system
Elijah Smith Elementary School’s new biomass heating system is now complete and will reduce the school’s annual emissions by 180 tonnes.
Twelve community groups receive funding to support Yukon youth
The Government of Yukon awards funding to 12 groups that support Yukon youth.
Statement from Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee on RCMP’s 150th Anniversary
The Government of Yukon recognizes the RCMP for 150 years of service to Canadians.
Old Crow residents celebrate the opening of the first assisted-living home for Elders in the community
Old Crow builds its first-ever Elders Complex to support Elders aging at home in their community.
Government of Yukon commits to advancing the integration of cultural safety and humility into the health and social system
The Government of Yukon is taking steps to coordinate an approach to cultural safety across the health and social system.
Yukon Emergency Medical Services team members recognized with national awards for exemplary service and excellence
Seven members of Yukon Medical Emergency Services team receive awards.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Victoria Day
Statement from Premier Pillai celebrating Victoria Day.
Congratulations to the Council of Yukon First Nations on the start of the construction of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre
Congratulations to the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) on the site blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Family Preservation Wellness Centre.
Yukon and federal government bilateral negotiations underway for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Formal negotiations are underway between the Women and Gender Equity Directorate and the federal government regarding the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Northern Premiers meet in Inuvik to discuss shared priorities
The three Northern Premiers met in Inuvik, Northwest Territories for the annual meeting Northern Premiers’ Forum.