Community Development Fund strengthens Yukon community organizations

February 4, 2016

WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has provided $80,801 through the Community Development Fund towards projects that contribute to community well-being.

“The seven groups that are sharing this funding all do great work that helps bring people together and improves our quality of life,” Minister of Economic Development Stacey Hassard said. “Through these Tier I-level projects, the Community Development Fund has provided nearly 700 hours of employment to Yukoners.”

The Centre for Human Wildlife Conflict Solutions has been awarded $17,650 to communicate their bear hazard assessment through public presentations and website updates, and to implement mitigation strategies identified in the assessment.

“The Community Development Fund has been instrumental in helping our organization reach out to the community and to strengthen our mandate,” Centre for Human Wildlife Conflict Solutions program coordinator Heather Ashton said. “This year, with financial support from the Community Development Fund we will increase board capacity, develop more effective outreach tools and activities and engage other organizations in direct action towards improving human-bear relationships within Whitehorse city limits. Look for us at www.wildwise.ca.”

The Gwaandak Theatre Society was provided with $14,024 to implement its most recent marketing strategy, including developing marketing materials and deepening relationships with First Nations and cultural organizations around the territory.

“This is Gwaandak Theatre’s 15th anniversary season of sharing Indigenous and northern theatre stories,” Gwaandak Theatre managing artistic director Patti Flather said. “This support will help us to create celebration events in three Yukon communities, deepen our relationships with First Nations and cultural groups, and enhance our marketing to reach more Yukoners.”

Learn More: Community Development Fund

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See backgrounder for a full list of recipients.

Contact:

Dan Macdonald
Cabinet Communications
867-393-6470
dan.macdonald@gov.yk.ca

Juanita Power
Communications, Economic Development
867-667-5907
juanita.power@gov.yk.ca

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