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Yukon Forum 2018 wrap up

Sunday, 16 December 2018 21:16

A wrap up meeting was held for the media following the fourth Yukon Forum of 2018.

Leaders of 14 First nations governments as well as territorial ministers met to set priorities, discuss many hard hitting issues and create initiatives.

The range of topics include Child Welfare, corrections, land use planning and wildlife.

Out of the Government to Government meeting comes a unique working group known as the Joint Senior Executive Committee. (JSEC)

Dana Tizya Tramm, incoming Chief for the Vuntut Gwichin First Nation attended his first meeting in the new role, and provides positive feedback

Land use planning remains a top priority for Grand Chief Peter Johnson

17 working groups will continue to make policy and initiative changes while the Fish and Wildlife Management Board will undergo a joint review to improve its effectiveness and sustainability.

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