Tickets now available for the 2023 United Way Breakfast

The Government of Yukon will host the annual United Way Breakfast fundraiser on Friday, October 6 at the Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre from 7 to 10:30 am.

Government of Yukon shares literacy and numeracy strategies for Yukon Education schools

September 8 is International Literacy Day, a time to recognize the importance of literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning and development and as a matter of human rights and dignity. 

Literacy and numeracy are two important skills that develop during early childhood. They are a key component of student success, and the Government of Yukon is committed to improving these skills for students across the territory.

Premier, Minister and business delegation leave on Asia mission

Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and Tourism and Culture John Streicker, and a Yukon business delegation departed today on a mission to Tokyo, Japan, and Trivandrum and New Delhi, India. The Premier and Minister met briefly with the Consul General of Japan Mr. Maruyama and Consul General of India Mr. Manish in Vancouver before their departure.

The business delegation accompanying the Premier and Minister includes:

Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister Richard Mostyn on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn have issued the following statement:

“Since the day’s establishment in 2017, Canadians have paused on the second Sunday in September to remember firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.

“On Sunday, September 10, we will join all Yukoners in observing Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. This day commemorates the courage, selflessness and unwavering commitment of firefighters and remembers those firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.

Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and Month

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, part of the broader FASD Awareness Month. The theme this year is Uniting our Strengths: Finding Solutions Together, which serves as a reminder that FASD is more than just an individual issue, but an important focus for the whole community.

Statement from Minister of Education on the Yukon Ombudsman’s report on their Hidden Valley investigation

Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has responded to the Yukon Ombudsman report part one on the 2019 Hidden Valley Elementary School incident:

“The Government of Yukon has reviewed the Yukon Ombudsman’s first report on its investigation into the 2019 Hidden Valley Elementary School incident. We find this report to be aligned with the assessment provided by Amanda Rogers in her Independent Review Report.

Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister Mostyn celebrating Yukon First Nations wildland firefighting

Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn have issued the following statement:

“As wildfire season draws to a close, our government – on behalf of all Yukoners – thanks Yukon First Nations for their contributions to wildland fire management.

“We are proud of the ongoing partnership between Wildland Fire Management and Yukon First Nations and we strongly support the Yukon First Nations Wildfire’s Warrior and Beat the Heat initiatives, two unique initiatives aimed at providing learning and skill development.

Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Susan McCallum

Susan McCallum is the recipient of the Yukon’s 2023 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean presented the award to Susan today at a ceremony held at the Guild Hall in Whitehorse with family, friends and colleagues in attendance. This award celebrates Susan’s creativity in inspiring First Nations youth and citizens to actively engage in their traditional languages.

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