Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industry Conference

The AFN Yukon Region, in partnership with the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industry 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].

View the conference agenda here. Additional information coming soon.

Why Attend?

Build Partnerships: Connect with defence industry 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. Make reservations by the cut-off dates to ensure availability; bookings after these dates will be at full price, and cannot be guaranteed. 

Raven Inn & Suites

150 Keish Street

Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5P7

Toll-Free: 866-246-6620

Phone: 867-466-7777

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 21, 2025 to secure a room within the designated room block.

Edgewater Hotel

101 Main Street

Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2A7

Phone: 867-667-2572

Mention the AFN Yukon Defence Conference when making your booking.

Note: Bookings must be made by phone or online before March 20, 2025 to secure a room within the designated room block.

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