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November 29, 2024
Yukon amends its Municipal Act to offer alternative to oath of allegiance
Elected municipal councillors can now pledge allegiance to the constitution of Canada instead of the Crown CBC News: Yukon’s elected municipal councillors now have two options when it comes to taking the oath of allegiance. Earlier this month, the newly elected town councillors in Dawson City refused to take the oath of allegiance to the King while being sworn...
November 19, 2024
BQE Water Contracted to Mitigate Impacts of Eagle Gold Mine Heap Leach Failure
NationTalk: Vancouver, BC – BQE Water Inc. (TSX-V: BQE), a leader in the treatment and management of mine impacted waters was contracted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as court appointed receiver of Victoria Gold Corp. in September to assist with the emergency response and to mitigate environmental impacts caused by the failure of the...
October 21, 2024
Vuntut Gwitchin riding boundaries should remain the same says commission report
An independent commission on the Yukon’s electoral boundaries says a northern-Indigenous electoral district should remain its own separate riding. APTN News: An independent commission on the Yukon’s electoral boundaries says a northern-Indigenous electoral district should remain its own separate riding. The Yukon Electoral District Boundaries Commission released a final report last week recommending the Vuntut...
September 6, 2024
Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon leaders meet for Yukon Forum along with guests from the Government of Canada
NationTalk: This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations. Leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon held a Yukon Forum to advance common priorities. Attendees included Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Council of Yukon First Nations...
August 12, 2024
Government of Yukon provides update on water, fish and mammal monitoring offsite of Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine
This news release has been edited to correct the date of the technical briefing. NationTalk: On Friday, August 9, the Department of Environment’s Senior Groundwater Scientist Brendan Mulligan, Senior Fisheries Biologist Cameron Sinclair and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Mary VanderKop provided an update on water and fish monitoring offsite of Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine...
August 5, 2024
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai in response to the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun’s requests related to mineral staking on their Traditional Territory
by ahnationtalk on August 6, 2024 Aug 05, 2024 Premier Ranj Pillai issued the following statement: NationTalk: “On July 31, 2024, I responded by letter to Chief Dawna Hope of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun (FNNND) regarding her requests to halt all exploration and mining activities, the staking of new mining claims and consultation and engagement...
July 29, 2024
Government of Yukon and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation sign a government-to-government accord on shared priorities
NationTalk: This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. On Saturday, July 27, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Pauline Frost and the Government of Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai met in Old Crow to sign a government-to-government accord on shared priorities. The accord enhances the working relationship between...
July 11, 2024
Environment Ministers Discuss Priorities for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience and Explore Carbon Management
NationTalk: Federal, provincial, and territorial environment ministers discussed climate change adaptation and resilience, and carbon management at the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) held yesterday. “Newfoundland and Labrador was pleased to host the 2024 meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment and discuss ways we...
June 19, 2024
Governments in Yukon sign deal to protect massive conservation area
The Inuvialuit and the federal and Yukon governments signed a new conservation agreement to ensure greater protections for almost 850,000 hectares of the territory’s northeast coast. APTN News: The new agreement – which also includes the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvialuit Game Council, Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee and Aklavik Community Corporation – focuses on the...
June 7, 2024
Expansion of the wastewater collection system coming to Watson Lake
NationTalk: Infrastructure Canada – Watson Lake, Yukon, June 3, 2024 — The Town of Watson Lake will benefit from a new sewage lift station thanks to a combined investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and territorial governments. Announced by Member of Parliament Dr. Brendan Hanley and Minister Richard Mostyn, the lift station will support new...
May 31, 2024
Successful restoration of a historic mining site achieved through collaboration
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, with the support of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, have completed a four-year project to restore a contaminated site near Horse Creek Road within the Traditional Territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. This collaborative effort has significantly reduced the environmental impact to the area. The...
May 30, 2024
Change in electoral ridings in Yukon getting mixed reviews
Commission suggests reducing two rural ridings while adding two new ridings in Whitehorse APTN News: The Yukon Electoral District Boundaries Commission’s proposal to change the territory’s electoral ridings is receiving mixed reactions. Earlier this month, the commission submitted an interim report to the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The commission is required to review existing electoral districts...
May 16, 2024
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on recent meetings with Selkirk First Nation and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
NationTalk: Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “Earlier this week, alongside MLA for Mayo-Tatchun Jeremy Harper, I had the pleasure of connecting with the leadership of Selkirk First Nation and the leadership of Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation in their respective communities. During these meetings, Yukon First Nation Chiefs, Council members and I discussed...
May 6, 2024
The Governments of Canada and Yukon Announce Funding to Further Support Flood Mapping Efforts in the Yukon
NationTalk: Natural Resources Canada – Communities and governments are working together to prepare for and adapt to impacts of climate change, to help improve quality of life for Canadians in higher-risk areas, and to reduce the costs of disasters. In Canada, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, causing damage to households, property...
April 26, 2024
New Old Crow 10-plex ready to welcome first residents
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon is committed to improving access to housing across the territory and is pleased to announce the new 10-plex in Old Crow, built in collaboration with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, is ready to welcome its new occupants. These 10 new homes will help to empower the community to respond to...
April 25, 2024
Study underway to consider whether Peel watershed in Yukon becomes national park
‘This is a great opportunity for us all to ensure that those lands are respected and protected,’ says grand chief APTN News: The Peel watershed may soon be the home of a new national park. The watershed spans 74,000 square kilometres, from its headwaters in the Yukon to its confluence with the Mackenzie River near Fort...
March 8, 2024
Government of Yukon preparing for wildfire season
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon is preparing for the coming wildfire season by investing in wildfire response capacity and supporting wildfire resiliency in Yukon communities. In Budget 2024–25, the government is investing in improving planning, communications and capacity initiatives to better prepare for climate emergencies like wildfires. The government continues to fund community-led FireSmart projects...
February 27, 2024
Government of Yukon shares latest progress report for the Yukon’s Housing Action Plan
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon, in partnership with members of the Housing Action Plan Implementation Committee, has published the Housing Action Plan’s latest progress report for April 2022 to December 2023. The report provides a high-level analysis of the Yukon’s housing landscape and summarizes the progress, milestones and key achievements made under the Housing Action...
February 19, 2024
Leaders meet for first Yukon Forum of 2024
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments. Premier Ranj Pillai, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Yukon First Nations Chiefs and Government of Yukon Cabinet members met in Whitehorse today for the first Yukon Forum of 2024....
January 29, 2024
Council of Yukon First Nations unveils downtown Whitehorse outreach van
Initiative aims to provide culturally-safe support for vulnerable First Nations people, improve safety CBC Indigenous: The Council of Yukon First Nations is launching a mobile outreach van in downtown Whitehorse in a bid to offer more culturally-safe support for vulnerable Indigenous people in the community and to improve area safety. Starting this week, a team of outreach...
January 26, 2024
Warming centre hopes to take the chill off in Whitehorse
Warming centre part of territorial government’s downtown community safety plan. Safe at Home is operating a warming centre at the former High Country Inn building in Whitehorse. Photo: Sara Connors/APTN APTN News: A non-profit organization in Whitehorse has opened a warming centre in hopes of keeping vulnerable people out of the cold this winter. Safe...
January 15, 2024
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on recent meetings with Kluane First Nation, White River First Nation and Carcross/Tagish First Nation
NationTalk: Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “This past week I had the pleasure of connecting separately with the government leadership of Kluane First Nation, White River First Nation and Carcross/Tagish First Nation in their respective communities. “At these meetings with Yukon First Nation Chiefs and Council members, we discussed items of common...
December 14, 2023
Yukon’s new chief justice on Indigenous representation and reconciliation in the justice system
Leonard Marchand, named chief justice of Court of Appeal, is Syilx and a member of the Okanagan Indian Band CBC Indigenous: The Yukon Court of Appeal has a new chief justice. Leonard Marchand, who is Syilx and a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, was appointed to the role last week. Marchand was also appointed...
November 20, 2023
Second meeting between leaders of national Indigenous organizations and federal, provincial and territorial ministers of Indigenous Affairs concludes in Ottawa
First Peoples Law Report: OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON – On November 15th and 16th, 2023, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Arlene Dunn, Minister of Indigenous Affairs for New Brunswick, together, in Ottawa, convened the second meeting between leaders of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and the Métis...
November 17, 2023
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee on downtown Whitehorse community safety
Premier Ranj Pillai and Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement: NationTalk: “On behalf of the Government of Yukon, we want to express our ongoing commitment to fostering safe and thriving communities across the territory. “Downtown Whitehorse is home to incredible businesses, a strong residential community, and significant and essential supports...
November 10, 2023
Government of Yukon launches five-year Innovation Strategy to grow innovation, drive investment and diversify the economy
FIRST NATIONS Yukon First Nations’ ground-breaking land claim and self-government process has led to modern treaties and governance within the territory and has acted as a model for Indigenous communities around the world. The Yukon’s fourteen First Nations bring exceptional knowledge and perspectives to innovative endeavours on both Settlement Land and broader Traditional Territories. Yukon...
October 31, 2023
$300K safety pilot program based on Bear Clan Patrol coming to downtown Whitehorse
The Whitehorse Emergency Shelter on Alexander street. (File) Photo: Sara Connors/APTN News APTN News: Yukon government is investing around $300,000 into a new mobile safety pilot project for Whitehorse’s downtown core. The pilot, which will be operated by the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), aims to address downtown safety concerns after a popular bakery announced...
August 29, 2023
Polar Knowledge Canada provides $1.7 million toward Yukon Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut NationTalk: Polar Knowledge Canada, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut – As this year’s wildfire season has shown us, Northern and Indigenous communities are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change, and it’s crucial that they have the tools they need to lead on adapting to the changing environment. Today, Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)...
August 25, 2023
Housing First complex under construction in Watson Lake
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon, with the support of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, is pleased to announce that construction of a 10-unit Housing First Complex in Watson Lake is now underway. The complex was designed with input from the Liard First Nation Chief and Council, the Town of Watson Lake Mayor and Council, and...
July 11, 2023
Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders
Heather Stefanson, Chair, Council of the Federation, and Premier of Manitoba talks with David Chartrand, Manitoba Metis Federation president, at the Canadian premiers and National Indigenous Organizations meeting in Winnipeg, Monday, July 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods NationTalk: Canada’s premiers kicked off their annual three-day conference Monday by meeting with Indigenous leaders on issues...
June 28, 2023
What We Heard Report released for the Recommended Dawson Regional Land Use Plan
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government released the What We Heard Report on the Recommended Plan for the Dawson Region. The development of a land use plan for the Dawson region is a significant priority for both the Government of Yukon and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. The consultation period ran for 90 days...
May 17, 2023
Northern Development Ministers’ Forum Focuses on Economic Reconciliation through Action
NationTalk: CHURCHILL, MAN.—Ministers representing Canada’s northern jurisdictions gathered this week in Churchill, Man. for the 2023 Northern Development Ministers’ Forum (NDMF). Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt hosted this year’s forum, which focused on learning from successful examples of economic reconciliation through action across the country. “Manitoba was honoured to welcome our...
January 10, 2023
A Policy for the Stewardship of Yukon’s Wetlands released
NationTalk: Today, Minister Nils Clark and Minister John Streicker announced the release of A Policy for the Stewardship of Yukon’s Wetlands, the territory’s first ever wetlands policy. Wetlands are important to the territory’s ecosystem and contribute to the wellbeing of Yukoners in a variety of ways, from hosting rich biodiversity to their cultural significance for...
December 15, 2022
Government of Yukon’s Office of the Auditor General’s Report Work Plan will enhance support for vulnerable Yukoners
NationTalk: The work plan to address the 2022 report by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners is now available to Yukoners. The report focused on emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing and social housing available in the territory between April 1, 2015, and November...
October 28, 2022
Infrastructure funding will advance self-determination for Yukon First Nations
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: The Government of Canada is working to reduce social and economic inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities by making immediate and long-term investments to help close critical infrastructure gaps. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced an investment of $77 million over 4 years to support...
May 17, 2021
Northern Yukon First Nations Chiefs’ Priorities
NationTalk – The Northern Yukon First Nations Chiefs recently met as part of their commitment to hold regular meetings and prepare for sharing areas of concern with the newly elected territorial government. Three issues were identified as priorities: DAWSON REGIONAL LAND USE PLAN The Northern Yukon First Nations Chiefs have been united in wanting to...
February 14, 2018
45th Anniversary of release of “Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow”
This document is responsible for reshaping relationships between the Governments of Canada, Yukon and Yukon First Nations. Its vision was brought to life through the Umbrella Final Agreement, which was signed 25 years ago this year. The Final and Self-Government Agreements that followed have paved the way for collaboration between governments, and their implementation continues...
March 17, 2017
Federal Meeting on Indigenous Issues
Impacts of INAC split into Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, MMIWC and Child Welfare as well as health concerns of cannabis use, the opioid crisis, First Nation skill development, infrastructure funding for communities, Yukon River salmon, and the Porcupine caribou herd....
January 12, 2016
Response to TRC Calls to Action
Issued detailed responses/updates to all 94 C2A: “Yukon Government’s Deputy Ministers’ Report to the Premier on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report “Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future”. The Yukon government, in conjunction with First Nations, has undertaken many initiatives as part of ongoing operations that are responsive to the 22 themes...