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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the passing of Alice McGuire
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver issued the following statement on the passing of Ta’an Kwäch’än Citizen Alice McGuire.
Eleven groups receive funding to support marginalized youth
The Government of Yukon awarded funding to 11 groups for projects to support Yukon youth.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet to discuss Yukon Days meetings
Yukon Forum and Yukon Days meetings strengthen government-to-government relationships and opportunities.
The Commissioner of Yukon introduces the 2021 Inductees to the Order of Yukon
The Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, in her capacity as Chancellor of the Order of Yukon, announces the 2021 inductees to the Order of Yukon.
2021 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
The 2021–22 First Supplementary Estimates received assent along with seven pieces of legislation on the final day of the 31 day sitting.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the selection of Nunavut Premier PJ Akeeagok
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver congratulates Nunavut’s new Premier PJ Akeeagok.
Commissioner of Yukon congratulates the recipients of the Public Volunteer Service and Bravery awards
The Commissioner of Yukon announces the 2021 recipients of the Commissioner’s Award for Public Volunteer Service and the Commissioner’s Award for Bravery.
State of emergency declared in response to increased spread of COVID-19 in the Yukon
New temporary measures introduced to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Yukon Forum takes steps toward redressing the harms of residential schools and advancing reconciliation
At today's Yukon Forum, territorial leaders discussed the opioid crisis, education initiatives and ongoing work to advance reconciliation.
