Yukon government’s First Nations procurement policy now in full effect
‘Reconciliation includes tangible actions to build economic opportunities for Yukon First Nations’ The Yukon government’s First Nations procurement policy, which
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National holiday is just one part of reconciliation, say Yukoners in northwestern Canada
‘We can either celebrate this day by doing nothing, or we can celebrate it by telling our stories’ As thousands
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Commemorative Canadian coin aims for more ‘inclusive’ history of Klondike Gold Rush
New loonie incorporates Indigenous perspectives in stylized depiction of gold discovery For most Canadians, the story of the Klondike Gold
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Analysis: Why Independent northern candidates got votes in last week’s Canadian election
Independents in Yukon, N.W.T. got at least 12 per cent of votes on September 20 The Sunday before the election,
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From chief medical officer to Liberal MP: Brendan Hanley wins in federal election in Canada’s northwestern Yukon territory
Hanley won with about 33 per cent of the vote — same as Yukon’s Liberal candidate in 2019 Brendan Hanley,
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Federal candidates tackle mandatory vaccines, housing and gun control at CBC forum in Yukon, Canada
5 federal candidates met Tuesday evening for CBC Yukon’s election forum Mandatory vaccination was a contentious issue at the all-candidate
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Canadian Election: Conservatives promise funds for northern ports, hydro projects
Deep water port in Tuktoyaktuk, major energy project in Yukon among campaign promises The Conservative Party is promising to “close
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Green Party names Lenore Morris as candidate in Canada’s northwestern Yukon territory
Morris represented the Greens in the 2019 election. She placed fourth There is another familiar face vying for Yukon’s member
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Low earthquake risk in Canada’s eastern Arctic, says paper
A paper exploring past, present and future earthquake risks in Arctic Canada shows dangers in the northeastern part of the
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Canadians go to the polls on Sept. 20, here’s the northern candidates so far
Canadians are officially heading to the polls on Sept. 20. The campaign will last 36 days — the minimum campaign
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How the North is doing when it comes to Canada’s climate targets
Transportation sector biggest source of greenhouse gases in all 3 territories, says report author The North accounts for a “very
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Arctic community in northwestern Canada sets temperature record amid 2nd summer heat wave
‘Arctic people… aren’t used to this kind of weather,’ says Brandon Kyikavichik Old Crow resident Brandon Kyikavichik says it “feels quite uncomfortable”
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Wildfire near Carmacks in northwestern Canada is 1 of 8 new fires discovered in Yukon
35 fires are burning in the territory as of Monday Yukon Protective Services says eight new fires were discovered in
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2022 Arctic Arts Summit to be hosted in Canada’s Yukon territory
Canada’s northwestern Yukon territory will host the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit, the territorial government announced this week. It will be
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Just over 20% of health facilities in Yukon, Canada at risk to future flooding, report warns
– The story is by Kate McGillivray , CBC News A report out last month suggests the territory needs to
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