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...
Read the full statement here: Final Report on AFN Resolution 13/2020 ...
The AFN Yukon Region and Proxy Regional Chief Mary Jane Jim join in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation's Self Government Agreement! Read the full statement of congratulations here!...
The AFN Yukon Region and Proxy Regional Chief Mary Jane Jim extend their deepest congratulations to Champagne and Aishihik First Nations on the 30th Anniversary of signing their Self-Government Agreement! Read the full statement of congratulations here!...