Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industries Conference

The AFN Yukon Region, in partnership with the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Yukon First Nations Defence and Security Industries Conference on April 22-23, 2025.

This event brought 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 was 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

View the agenda here

Build Partnerships: Connect with defence industries 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.

Attendees
  • 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 

This project was supported by the Department of National Defence’s Indigenous Reconciliation Program, CanNor, Yukon Government’s Economic Development Fund, Yukon Development Corporation, NAADSN – North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network, the Casino Mining Corporation, and Polar Knowledge Canada.

Thank you to our sponsors!