Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon leaders meet for first Yukon Forum of 2025

Press Release

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations.

Leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon held the first Yukon Forum of the year.

Attendees included Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Government of Yukon Cabinet members.

Leaders discussed the status of Coroner’s investigations and inquests and the implementation of recommendations as well as the Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy. Leaders also had a strategic conversation on our shared interest and concerns related to Canada-United States relations.

The meeting took place on the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in Whitehorse.

The Yukon Forum is a critical space for government-to-government collaboration, advancing solutions to some of the Yukon’s most pressing challenges. Together, the Yukon and First Nations governments are strengthening relationships, advancing reconciliation and delivering real progress. As our territory grows and faces new challenges, the Forum helps us unite around shared priorities and take bold action for a strong, resilient Yukon.

Premier Ranj Pillai

Strong relationships and open dialogue are key to creating positive changes. By joining in partnership, we strengthen our ability to address challenges and create new opportunities. We are shaping a future where Yukon First Nations can thrive, a future that reflects the values and priorities of our communities.

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston

Quick facts

• Reinvigorated in 2017, the Yukon Forum is a meeting of the political leaders of the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations governments and the Council of Yukon First Nations.
• The Yukon Forum convenes four times annually and this marks the 31st meeting since its revitalization in January 2017.

Media contact

Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca

Brigitte Parker
Communications, Government of Yukon
867-332-0004
brigitte.parker@yukon.ca

Kristen McKenna
Communications, Council of Yukon First Nations
867-393-9200 ext. 9223
communications@cyfn.net

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