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...
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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!...
The AFN Yukon Region and Proxy Regional Chief Mary Jane Jim send congratulations to the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun’s on the 30th Anniversary of the signing of their Self-Government Agreement! Read the full statement of congratulations here!...
The AFN Yukon Region and Proxy Regional Chief Mary Jane Jim join in celebrating Teslin Tlingit Council’s 30 year anniversary of their Self-Government Agreement! Read the full statement of congratulations here!...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whitehorse, Yukon – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council Chief Amanda Leas offer condolences on the passing of Elder Shirley Adamson - Zhürá. Chief Leas said, “Shirley was a dedicated advocate and tireless worker in preserving...
The Reconnection Vision presents the philosophy of ‘Reconnection is Climate Action’ and the theory of change – where the Children of Tomorrow are developing a climate action plan rooted firmly and solely in the traditional values and teachings held sacred by Yukon First Nations. The...
Assembly of First Nations Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek is urging the Department of National Defence to formalize its collaboration with Yukon First Nations following the federal government's decision to shoot down an unidentified object over the Yukon Region. “Yukon First Nations set the path for...
AFN Yukon Region and Regional Chief Kluane Adamek share reflections on Canada’s 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation “Before reconciliation, we must get to the truth. The families of those children who never came home deserve to have these records released, and the rest of...