Deputy Ministers’ Report to the Premier on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report

The Government of Yukon acknowledges that Aboriginal people in Yukon, and their descendants, continue to be affected by the devastating impacts of the Indian Residential School system. The Yukon government has also indicated that addressing this legacy is a significant priority. The residential school system is part of our shared history; the work called for by the TRC is part of our shared future.

Key work done to date: Aboriginal healing practices in health care:

• Health and Social Services is taking measures to ensure that addictions programming and the environment in the new Sarah Steele detox facility supports First Nations peoples.
• All new Continuing Care facility designs include healing centres and First Nations food preparation areas to ensure access to Aboriginal healing practices.
• Health and Social Services funds First Nation Health programs through the Hospital Corporation in Whitehorse, Watson Lake and Dawson.