Whitehorse, Yukon
Today, Yukon First Nations and representatives from the governments of Yukon and Canada gathered on the Traditional Territories of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council for the Intergovernmental Forum.
The forum focused on a range of issues, including Arctic security, child and family services, collaborative fiscal policy, energy, health, infrastructure, and land use planning.
Participants included Yukon First Nations, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Math'ieya Alatini, Yukon Premier Currie Dixon, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty, Minister of Northern Affairs Rebecca Chartrand, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Ginette Lavack.
For over 20 years, the Intergovernmental Forum has brought governments together to strengthen relationships and support dialogue and collaboration on shared priorities. By working cooperatively, Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada make decisions that positively impact the well-being of people living in Yukon.
