Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments
Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met today in Whitehorse for the fourth Yukon Forum of 2018.
Leaders discussed a range of issues and initiatives, including fish and wildlife, corrections, child welfare, land use planning and a newly-created Joint Senior Executive Committee made up of Government of Yukon Deputy Ministers and Yukon First Nations Executive Directors.
The leaders also announced that they will be conducting a joint review of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board. The review will evaluate the board’s role in supporting the sustainable and collaborative management of fish and wildlife in the territory.
Our meeting today focused on the progress being made through the Yukon Forum working groups on issues such as child welfare, corrections and land use planning. The Joint Senior Executive Committee will allow for closer collaboration as we continue to implement our Joint Priority Action Plan, and the review of the Fish and Wildlife Management Board will ensure we continue to manage Yukon’s fish and wildlife effectively and sustainably.
The new Joint Senior Executive Committee is progressive and unique to the Yukon. It ensures the priorities of self-governing Yukon First Nations receive executive-level attention on a regular basis.
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Le Forum du Yukon rassemble des membres du gouvernement territorial et des gouvernements autochtones ainsi que des membres du Conseil des Premières nations du Yukon. Il se tient quatre fois par an.
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La Commission de gestion de la faune aquatique et terrestre du Yukon a été créée en vertu de l’Accord‑cadre définitif, dont la signature remonte à plus de 25 ans.
Janine Workman
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7449
janine.workman@gov.yk.ca
Shari-Lynn MacLellan
Communications, Aboriginal Relations, Executive Council Office
867-455-2811
Shari-Lynn.MacLellan@gov.yk.ca
Juliann Fraser
Communications, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200 ext.: 9223
Juliann.Fraser@cyfn.net