The funding, delivered through CanNor and the Government of Yukon, supports the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association to deliver programs and initiatives that promote the sector and increase Indigenous representation
The history, culture and traditions of Indigenous communities are an integral part of Canadian society and our national economy. This is especially true in the Yukon, and the Government of Canada is continuing to build partnerships with Indigenous businesses and communities to create more economic opportunities, including supporting the Indigenous tourism and culture sectors.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Tourism and Culture for the Government of Yukon; the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; and Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, announced investments of $975,000 from the Government of Canada and $1.1 million from the Government of Yukon to support the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association (YFNCT) over three years, starting in 2022, to deliver programs and initiatives that help strengthen and promote the Yukon's First Nations culture and tourism industries.
The purpose of these investments is to increase Yukon First Nation representation across the tourism sector as well as increase awareness, demand and sale of Indigenous products and experiences as more Canadians and people around the world visit the Yukon and all it has to offer.
This investment builds on the momentum of previous CanNor funding which supported a wide range of market readiness initiatives and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the continued growth of sustainable and diverse Indigenous tourism and culture sectors in the Yukon. It also aligns with the Government of Yukon's Tourism Development Strategy and Creative Potential: Advancing the Yukon's Creative and Cultural Industries, a 10-year strategy to support the growth and development of the creative and cultural industries in the territory.
