For Release June 20, 2019 The Chiefs Committee on Education (CCOE) says “enough is enough” in response to the Government of Yukon’s failing grade in educating First Nations students. The…
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FOR RELEASE July 23, 2018 The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN)’s Yukon Native Language Centre (YNLC) has digitized nearly 10,000 pages of language resources in all eight Yukon First…
FOR RELEASE May 10, 2018 First Nations in the Yukon can now receive assistance from the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) in accessing services for children and youth. CYFN…
FOR RELEASE April 16, 2018 A group of First Nations youth from across the Yukon will launch music videos this week. The youth aged 10 – 18 star in the…
FOR RELEASE April 9, 2018 The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) organized and led a delegation of Yukon-based child welfare professionals on a tour of six BC child…
FOR RELEASE April 5, 2018 Whitehorse takes part in second coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Yukon Planning Group on Homelessness will conduct a…
FOR RELEASE March 2, 2018 Council of Yukon First Nations Presents the 2018 NHL Indigenous Alumni Tour The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) announced its sponsorship of the 2018…
FOR RELEASE: November 9, 2017 Yukon First Nations Encouraged with the Passing of Bill C-17 Whitehorse, Yukon – Yukon First Nations are pleased that the House of Commons has passed…
FOR RELEASE November 7, 2017 Funding increased for extended-family care The Government of Yukon is increasing the financial assistance provided through Extended Family Care Agreements (EFCAs) to match the funding…
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations approve next steps for collaboration on joint priorities
FOR RELEASE September 29, 2017 Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations approve next steps for collaboration on joint priorities Caption: Premier Sandy Silver and Grand Chief Peter Johnston, as…