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

December 3, 2024 — Ottawa, ON — Unceded Algonquin, Anishinabek territory, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Today, leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada convened at the Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa to advance common priorities, including a discussion on proposed collaborative approaches to funding the implementation of First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements developed by Canada and Modern Treaty Partners. 

Attendees included Yukon First Nations Chiefs, the Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Yukon Ministers, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs. 

Since its inception in 2002, the Intergovernmental Forum has served to strengthen relationships and discuss the implementation of Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and issues of mutual concern.