Tag Archives: CYFN
First Nations say Yukon risks backsliding on climate action as EV rebates, emissions targets axed
Whitehorse, YT - The Council of Yukon First Nations says the territory could be taking a step backwards on climate action as the territorial government announces an end to electric vehicle rebates. CY...
Mar 31, 2026 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
Two Yukon projects receive share of $13 million in federal addiction funding
Whitehorse, YT - The federal government is putting $13 million towards addiction and recovery programs across Northern and Western Canada, including two Yukon projects. The funding was announced in Wh...
Feb 18, 2026 Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Rebecca Alty announcing the $13 million in addiction funding in Whitehorse. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Yukon may scrap health authority this fall as First Nations urge work to continue
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government is pausing plans to create a territorial health authority and may consider repealing the legislation this fall. Premier Currie Dixon says he acknowledges that the...
Feb 09, 2026 Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations, Math’ieya Alatini addresses the attendees while The Honourable Currie Dixon, Premier of Yukon listens, at the first sitting of the Yukon Forum in 2026 at the Kwanlin Dün First Nation Nàkwät'à Kų̀ Potlatch House. Photo Courtesy of Government of Yukon.
Yukon Government and First Nations leaders say latest Yukon Forum was about rebuilding trust
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon government and First Nations leadership say they are setting a new tone after co-chairing their first Yukon Forum together last week. Premier Currie Dixon and Council of Yuk...
Dec 01, 2025 Yukon Government and First Nations Leaders meeting at Thursday's Yukon Forum in downtown Whitehorse. Photo Courtesy of Yukon Government.
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation returns to CYFN after 16 years
Whitehorse, YT - The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation has rejoined the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) 16 years after leaving the organization over concerns about political interference. On Wednesda...
Oct 10, 2024 Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost with CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston in October 2024. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Council of Yukon First Nations rallies behind Health Authority Act to reform 'fundamentally flawed' healthcare system
Whitehorse, YT - Yesterday the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) passed a resolution in support of the recently tabled Health Authority Act in a bid to call attention to the significance of the le...
Mar 20, 2024 From left to right: Pauline Frost, Chair of the Chiefs Committee on Health and Chief of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Peter Johnston, CYFN Grand Chief, and Stephen Mills, co-chair of the Health Transformation Advisory Committee. CYFN have voiced strong support for the passing of the Health Authority Act to reform a 'fundamentally flawed' healthcare system. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee provides update on progress for outreach services listed in Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan
Whitehorse, YT - Yesterday morning the Yukon Government provided an update on progress made on some measures listed in the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan in aims to boost support and ...
Feb 22, 2024 Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
CYFN set to launch new Moccasin Mobile Outreach van this week
Whitehorse, YT - The Council of Yukon First Nations is set to launch the Moccasin Mobile Outreach van this coming Wednesday, February 1st, in a move to provide more services aimed at helping Whitehors...
Jan 29, 2024 Krista Mooney showcases items that will be distributed by the new, CYFN run, Moccasin Mobile Outreach van. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
