The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Yukon Region acknowledges the appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet, composed of 28 Ministers. We extend our congratulations to all incoming Cabinet members. “This new Cabinet has the responsibility—and the opportunity—to advance meaningful partnerships with Yukon First Nations....
The Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industries Conference, hosted by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Region and Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce, took place on April 22 and 23, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in northern defence collaboration, economic development, and...
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Yukon Region expresses its gratitude to Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai following his May 7, 2025, announcement of his intention to step down as Premier once a new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party is selected and is committed...
Join AFN Yukon in planning a pilot graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous post-secondary graduates. The Advisory Working Group will consist of six post-secondary students from the Yukon who identify as Indigenous or are Yukon First Nations (YFN) citizens. The working group will collaborate...
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Region offers sincere condolences to the family, friends, and all loved ones of Elder Percy Henry of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, who was nearing his 97th birthday when he passed away peacefully in early April. Regional Chief Kluane Adamek shared, “a...
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Region offers condolences to the family and friends of the late Elder Frances Woolsey (nee Clethero), Gus'Duteen of the Dakl’aweidi Clan. Regional Chief Kluane Ademak, Aagé said: "Frances lived through – and contributed to – many major moments and...
The AFN Yukon Region looks forward to working with National Chief Cindy Woodhouse to share more about the important work and incredible leadership coming from the Yukon Region, and to ensure that Yukon First Nations rights and interests are well-represented at the national level. Read the...
"For generations, Indigenous peoples have remained custodians of the truth of our shared histories with Canada. This truth has been passed down through the enduring voices of Elders, Survivors, and truth-tellers, who have bravely shared these histories despite the immense trauma and pain they invoke....
Trigger Warning: This post contains details about residential schools and potential grave discoveries, which some may find triggering or cause distress. Available support resources to those who need them: Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 1 (800) 721-0066 National Residential School Crisis Line: 1 (866) 925-4419 First Nation and Inuit...
The Mastercard Foundation is expanding its partnership with Yukon University to continue to transform education and support Indigenous youth success in the Yukon through the EleV Program. The AFN Yukon Region has partnered to pilot a YFN post-secondary graduation ceremony to recognize the achievements and celebrate the...