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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.
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.
New banners unveiled for National Tourism Week
Six new tourism banners unveiled to cap off National Tourism Week
The Yukon designated an official sustainable tourism observatory by United Nations World Tourism Organization
The Yukon’s new sustainable tourism framework recognized by United Nation’s World Tourism Organization as a member of International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
New works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 16 new works.
Air North, Yukon’s Airline completes first-ever direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, completes their first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
Yukon railway route cancelled for 2022 season
The White Pass and Yukon Route train company will not be offering service from Fraser to Carcross for 2022.
Leadership update in the Department of Tourism and Culture
A senior leader has been appointed for the Department of Tourism and Culture.
Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai on the Hyatt Place Whitehorse hotel development
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement on the Hyatt Place Whitehorse hotel development.