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2024 Mining & Exploration (MAX) Awards Presented
Yellowknife, NT (December 9, 2024) The 2024 Mining and Exploration (MAX) awards were presented to recipients at a banquet on November 28, wrapping up the annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum. The awards and recipients are below, with additional details in the Backgrounder, appended. (Two awards from 2023 were presented as recipients weren’t available at the time.) […]
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Read MoreInuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize Finalists
(November 27, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) Chairperson Aluki Kotierk is pleased to announce the five (5) finalists for the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize. The finalists are Donna Adams, Meghan Alivaktuk, Kevin Kablutsiak, Savanna Kiliktee, and Meghan Ungalaq. On Wednesday, December 4th, the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize Gala will take place at […]
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Read MoreNominations open for the second Yukon Sustainability Awards
November 13, 2024 The Government of Yukon and the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the second Yukon Sustainability Awards. These awards celebrate Yukoners’ commitment to sustainability and recognize businesses that are leading the charge toward a greener economy with a focus on Indigenous reconciliation and […]
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Read MoreYukoners recognized for crime prevention and community safety during 2024 Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards
November 07, 2024 The Government of Yukon is committed to promoting safety, fostering community partnership and reinforcing our commitment to healthy, thriving Yukon communities. Since 2012, the Government of Yukon has recognized Yukoners who have demonstrated a commitment to community safety and are making a difference in the lives of others with the Minister of […]
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Read MoreFinal recipients of Yukon 125 anniversary medals announced
Nov. 7, 2024 The Government of Yukon presents the final commemorative medals to exceptional Yukoners in celebration of the Yukon’s 125th anniversary. The recipients were nominated for displaying values of leadership and reconciliation and contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the territory. An open house reception celebrating medal recipients will be held at the Jim […]
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Read MoreNWT public servants recognized at Premier’s Awards for Excellence
November 7, 2024 Yesterday, the 2023-2024 Premier’s Awards for Excellence were presented in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly. The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) annual Premier’s Awards for Excellence recognize the outstanding achievements of employees and partners who strive for excellence and innovation in the public service. This year’s awards highlighted the […]
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Read MoreCall for 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards Nominations
October 3, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories is accepting nominations for the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year marks the 33rd year of these awards, which recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the territory. Residents are encouraged to nominate elders, youth, individuals, or group volunteers in their […]
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Read MoreOutstanding recreation leaders honoured at 24th Annual Recreation Gathering
Recreation leaders from across the Yukon gathered in Whitehorse from September 24 to 25 for the 24th annual Recreation Gathering, themed Reimagining Outdoor Active Recreation. The Recreation Gathering is hosted by the Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY) and supported by the Government of Yukon Sport and Recreation Branch. The event provided an […]
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Read MoreMore outstanding Yukoners recognized with Yukon 125 medals
The Government of Yukon presents 25 more commemorative medals to exceptional Yukoners in celebration of the Yukon’s 125th anniversary. Today, the Government of Yukon celebrates another 25 Yukoners who embody the values of leadership and reconciliation and contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the territory. Over the course of September, another 25 recipients will be […]
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Read MoreYukon 125 anniversary celebration continues with 25 more medals awarded
September 12, 2024 The Government of Yukon continues awarding Yukon 125 medals to remarkable Yukoners in commemoration of the territory’s 125th anniversary. Today, the Government of Yukon celebrates 25 more outstanding Yukoners who embody the values of leadership and reconciliation and contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the territory. Over the course of September, another […]
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