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Yukon advocate celebrated as a 2018 recipient of the Governor General Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
A statement from the Minister responsible for the Women’s Directorate Jeanie Dendys.
Governments of Canada and Yukon announce joint funding for women’s movement
Collaboration between federal and territorial governments increases support for Indigenous women’s organizations advancing gender equality in Yukon.
Equality of Spouses Act tabled
Equality of Spouses Act is tabled to make 9 existing laws inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit plus Yukoners.
Local organizations receive funding for prevention of violence against Aboriginal women and girls
Five Yukon-based projects are receiving support from the Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women Fund.
Next phase of LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination work to begin this spring
Government of Yukon engages with LGBTQ2S+ Yukoners to learn more about how to make Yukon laws and services more inclusive. Women's Directorate.
Trouble puppet show tours Whitehorse daycare centres
This is the third tour of the show, which was developed by Yukon artists to teach children about managing strong emotions. Women's Directorate.
Government tables new Gender Diversity and Related Amendments Act
The new bill continues the Government of Yukon’s ongoing work to make its laws and services as non-discriminatory and inclusive as possible.