RCMP takes packages of fentanyl off the street Three drug dealers were arrested in 24 hours.  The RCMP say that last week they arrested three drug dealers within 24 hours, one of which had fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking.   On March 3 the police pulled over a vehicle

Dozens rally outside Whitehorse city hall demanding improved taxi safety A recent report found that Indigenous women are facing more violence in cabs. Viola Papequash drummed as dozens of people with signs in hand gathered outside of Whitehorse City Hall this afternoon to mark international women’s day and urge the

Yukon University aiming to make summer camps more accessible to Indigenous families Some are facing barriers to entry like poor internet access. Yukon University is taking steps to make it easier for Indigenous youth to access summer camps.   Department Head of Continuing Studies at YukonU, Dan Anton, says that

Ross River Dena Council announces candidates in upcoming election There are some familiar names on the list. The Ross River Dena Council has announced the candidates in the running to form the new chief and council.   In the race for chief is incumbent Jack Caesar, who was first elected

New agreement between Yukon First Nations Wildfire and government builds on relationship of reconciliation Yukon First Nations Wildfire founding member Frederick Koe says the agreement is “monumental.” Yukon First Nations Wildfire has entered a new three-year agreement with the government of Yukon’s wildland fire management branch.   The plan was

Ross River Dena Council sets election date Those who want to throw their hat in the ring have until next Wednesday to submit their nomination. The Ross River Dena Council is holding an election for chief and four councillors.   Candidates must be on the voters list and have an

CYFN holds gathering to “call the salmon back” The salmon population in the Yukon has been tapering off for the past few years.   Earlier this week the Council of Yukon First Nations held a ceremony to revitalize the territory’s declining salmon population.   Dubbed the “Yukon Salmon Ceremony and

Vuntut Gwitchin Government not extending their Community Emergency Act People visiting Old Crow no longer need permission from council.   In a social media post, the Vuntut Gwitchin Government says that after considering the COVID-19 situation in Old Crow, they will not be renewing their Community Emergency Act.   That