Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industries Conference
The AFN Yukon Region, in partnership with the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industries Conference on April 22-23, 2025.
This event will bring together Yukon First Nation governments, development corporations, and industry leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration in the growing defence and security sectors. Yukon First Nations have a strong legacy of leadership and partnership in the North. This conference is an opportunity to strengthen those partnerships and ensure Yukon First Nations are leaders in shaping economic, infrastructure, and strategic opportunities in Arctic defence.
Details
- Dates: Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April, 23, 2025
- Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, Whitehorse, Yukon
- Event Contact: Arturo Calvo [email protected].
Why Attend?
Build Partnerships: Connect with defence industries leaders, government partners, and key decision-makers, and Yukon First Nation governments and businesses.
Explore Opportunities: Learn about upcoming national defence infrastructure, procurement, and capacity-building initiatives.
Shape the Future: Discuss ways to advance meaningful collaboration, economic opportunities, and shared benefits in the evolving Arctic defence and security landscape.
Who Should Attend?
- Yukon First Nation businesses and development corporations
- Defence, aerospace, and security companies
- Yukon First Nation leaders and technicians
- Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Rangers Members
- Industry associations
- Federal and territorial government officials
Travel and Accommodations Information
The AFN Yukon has reserved blocks of rooms at local hotels for participants who are travelling to Whitehorse to attend the conference. If booking by phone, please mention the AFN Yukon Defence Conference or use the online booking codes provided below to secure the best rate. The rates below will be held for bookings between April 20-25. Make reservations by the cut-off dates to ensure availability; bookings after these dates will be at full price, and cannot be guaranteed.
150 Keish Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5P7
Toll-Free: 866-246-6620
Phone: 867-466-7777
Rates range from $238-298/night
Visit this link and use booking code: AFN2025
Note: Bookings must be made by phone or online (using the link and code above) before March 28, 2025 to secure a room within the designated room block.
101 Main Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2A7
Phone: 867-667-2572
Email: [email protected]
Rates range from $189-289/night
Use booking code: 2504AFN
Note: Bookings must be made by phone or email (no online booking) before March 28, 2025 to secure a room within the designated room block.
This project has been supported by the Department of National Defence’s Indigenous Reconciliation Program, CanNor, Yukon Government’s Economic Development Fund, Yukon Development Corporation, NAADSN – North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network, the Casino Mining Corporation, and Polar Knowledge Canada.
Thank you to our sponsors!
