Whitehorse, Yukon – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek offer her condolences to the family and friends of Chief Paul Birckel – Nashiya – a long serving Chief of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, and a revered Southern Tutchone and Yukon First Nation Leader. Read the full statement here: Statement …
Whitehorse, Yukon – The AFN Yukon Region has released the following statement congratulating RoseAnne Archibald her recent election to be the next AFN National Chief Read the full statement here: AFN Yukon Region Statement Congratulating National Chief-elect Archibald
Whitehorse, Yukon – Regional Chief Kluane Adamek has released the following statement of congratulations to Mary Simon on her recent appointment to be the next Governor General of Canada Read the full statement here: Statement of Congratulations to Mary Simon
Trigger Warning: this letter includes direct references to trauma, sexual violence and abuse experienced in residential schools To read the full letter, click the link below: An Open Letter from AFN Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek
Today and everyday, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and celebrate the cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people from coast-to-coast-to-coast. This year, the country has arrived at National Indigenous People’s Day in a different way than it has been before; we remain in the midst of a pandemic that has altered our …
Whitehorse, Yukon – AFN Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek has released the following statement after postponing today’s Indigenous Post-secondary Graduation event in the midst of developing COVID-19 outbreaks in the Territory. “In light of the concerning rise in cases of COVID-19 across the Yukon over the weekend, the AFN Yukon Regional Office has made the …
Whitehorse, Yukon – AFN Yukon Regional Chief Adamek has released the below statement following the House of Commons passing of Action Towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples “I was pleased to see the House of Commons vote in favour of a motion brought forward by the Federal NDP opposition titled Action Towards Reconciliation with Indigenous …
Whitehorse, Yukon – The AFN Yukon Region stands in solidarity with those mourning the 215 children who were discovered late last week at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. “I have been reflecting the loss of 215 young souls whose bodies have been discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, and I weep for Kukpi7 …
May 20, 2021 AFN Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek congratulates Vuntut Gwich’in Elder Lorraine Netro for receiving the Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize. Whitehorse, Yukon – Congratulations to Vuntut Gwich’in Elder Lorraine Netro for receiving the prestigious Glen Davis Conservation Prize! The Prize honours individuals who are advocates for environmental protection and conservation …
Canada Water Agency Discussion Paper Yukon First Nations Discussion Paper. Download [PDF]: AFN Yukon Region Discussion Paper: Analysis of the Canada Water Agency Discussion Paper (March 2021)