This page is meant for Yukon First Nations Communities and their governments to access information on the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to your community, the territory and country. Please share, download and use the information that is useful to your situation. The information is updated regularly.

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Keep current on COVID-19 information as it pertains to the Yukon First Nations Communities, Yukon, Canada and the world.

The Information in this Section focuses on Yukon First Nation Communities. Providing information on how your community can best prepare and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Book Your Vaccine Appointment

Sleeves up, Yukon. The future is looking bright.

A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Yukon and suddenly there’s light on the horizon.

Yukon's Vaccine Rollout Schedule

Check the schedule

To see when your community will be able to receive the 1st or 2nd dose as well as important information about the vaccine.

Moderna Vaccine Information

Educate Yourself

Please read this information sheet carefully and ensure all your questions have been answered by a health-care provider before receiving the vaccine.

Week of March 15, 2021

Vaccine Bookings Open

Whitehorse

Vaccine Doses Administered

First shot: 19,455
Second shot: 10,515

Total doses: 29,970

Territorial Goal

25,000

Adults and Seniors

Travel Advisories – YFN Traditional Territories

Healthy Home, Healthy Community

FIRST NATIONS CLOSURES AND NOTICES

White River First Nation Offices Closed to Public

White River First Nation Whitehorse Travel Notice

Little Salmon Carmack office closure

New!
General Assembly Guidance

Pandemic Planning Policy and Procedures Templates

The following links have been shared by First Nation governments and others for you to use as a template if your government is developing any of the policies or procedures.

Resource Links

Assembly of First Nations – COVID-19: SOCIAL SUPPORTS FOR FIRST NATIONS FAMILIES

Have you heard of ROBO CALLS? Learn more on how this type of service can benefit your community. Communicate information to your community efficiently in a fraction of the time.

Guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty

WellSet and Heal
Video: COVID-19: Navigating Anxiety, Fear and “Social Distancing”

Domestic violence may increase during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/when-staying-home-is-not-safehttps://yukon.ca/Emergencies

ALCOHOL USE: RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES DURING A PANDEMIC
https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Alcohol-Use-Risk-Mitigation-Strategies-During-a-Pandemic.pdf

Media Resources

Wearing A Mask in Southern Tutchone

See and share more COVID related animations on your socials

Avoiding Spontaneous Indoor Gatherings

See and share more COVID related animations on your socials

November 16, 2020: Message From the Chiefs

June 15, 2020: Gramma Susie sharing information on the “Double Bubble”

May 26/20: Billi Jo shares her experience at home during COVID-19.

Grand Chief Peter Johnston shares his message on keeping safe and doing our part.

Listen to Gramma Susie talk to us about keeping safe and staying positive!

April 27/20: Gramma Susie & Cache Creek Charlie: Havin’ a COVID-19 Zoom date

April 14/20: A Yukon First Nations Family talks about how they’re coping during COVID-19

April 8/20: Luke Campbell talks about keeping healthy during the pandemic in Southern Tutchone.

April 3/20: A message from our Youth! Teya from Kwanlin Dün First Nation talks about why it’s important for Youth to respect social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Seek Help During Crisis

Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone) Canada Wide
free, 24/7 texting service is accessible immediately to youth anywhere in Canada by texting TALK to 686868 on any text/SMS enabled cell phone.
KidsHelpPhone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada 1-800-668-6868 (Online or on the Phone)
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310
Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
First Nations Health Authority (BC)

CYFN Posters in Yukon First Nation Languages

Printable Posters

For Health Care Providers in your community

The Yukon Native Language Centre, Council of Yukon First Nations and respective Yukon First Nations, are pleased to provide posters and pictures of “Encouragement Phrases” in all 8 Yukon First Nations languages.

Download in your language.

Re-Opening Your Community From a First Nation’s Perspective

DRAFT: Guidance on Re-Opening for Remote, Isolated and First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities

YFN Traditional Territory Travel Advisories

Click on the areas of the map that you are going to or traveling through to find out about specific travel advisories in that area. For more information, contact the First Nation or municipal governments.

The Information in this Section focuses on Yukon Government and territory wide COVID-19 information. More detailed information can be found on the Yukon website.

Latest News from YG

Premier Silver tables revised 2021–22 Budget in the Legislative Assembly
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-13
Child Care Act amendment tabled in the Legislative Assembly
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-13
May 12, 2021: COVID-19 update
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-12
Vaccine statistics released for all Yukon communities
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-12
COVID-19 vaccinations to be available for Yukon youth
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-12
May 11, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-11
35th Yukon Legislative Assembly begins
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-11
Wildfire risk reduction projects taking place this week in Whitehorse
Source: yukon.ca Published on 2021-05-10

NEW SELF-ISOLATION REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT

Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20, every person entering Yukon has to self-isolate for 14 days.
Exceptions to self-isolation include residents of Atlin, Lower Post, Fireside, Jade City, Fraser and Pleasant Camp.