It also browses through all the past Walk Softly newsletters posted on this site.YCS acts as a public watchdog that works to ensure: environmental regulation of mining; forest management that reflects all forest values; energy efficiency and land use planning.The Society plays an important role in ensuring that wild lands representing Yukon's biodiversity are adequately protected. For example, YCS was instrumental in securing the protection of the Tatshenshini and continues to work for the protection of ecologically significant areas.YCS produces research papers on such topics as forest planning, environmental assessment, mining and energy issues.Education Work: YCS has long been instrumental in promoting greater environmental awareness and understanding in the Yukon.Annual programs and events such as our Free Guided Nature Hikes and the Bird-a-thon offer people the opportunity to enjoy and explore the Yukon environment
Run by a board of directors in Whitehorse, Sport Yukon is a non-profit society. Must of the members are territorial sport governing bodies, clubs and associations who offer a variety of sport, recreation and other community based programs.
Association Of Professional Engineers Of Yukon (APEY) in Whitehorse are the administrators of the “Engineering Profession Act” and regulate all engineers in the territory. All persons wishing to undertake engineering projects must be licenced by APEY. For information on how to apply for a Permit to Practice, or apply for a membership, please visit our website.
The Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) is a non-profit organization devoted to providing legal information to the public and promoting increased access to the legal system.
The Women's Directorate became a department of the Yukon Government in 1985. The Minister Responsible for the Women's Directorate is the Honourable Elaine Taylor. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring that gender considerations are integrated into a
WelcomePlacer mining in the territory has a rich and valiant history – steeped in the stories of gold seekers from around the globe and their adventures working the ancient stream beds that carve our Yukon hills.The territorys placer mining industry is founded on family-operated businesses – a way of life that continues today for many of our operators.A working placer mine involves everyone from children to grandparents – with some operations spanning three generations and some dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush.Today, Yukon placer miners lead the world in safe and efficient gold recovery, while making significant contributions to our economy.Today, we have replaced the pick and shovel of the very first prospectors and have regulations and legislation to ensure environmental stewardship, reclamation and site restoration.The tenacity that drives us to find placer gold is matched by our passion to find better, more innovative ways to do things.
The Yukon Chamber of Mines represents a dynamic membership and since its creation almost 70 years ago, has worked to serve its valued members and advance the interests of all those involved in the Yukon mining industry.
Welcome to Yukon Council on disABILITY! We are a non-profit organization located in Whitehorse, Yukon that is dedicated to providing quality services to promote social and economic independence for persons with disABILITIES.
PO Box 31622 Rpo Main Street, Whitehorse, YTY1A 6L2
The Yukon Employees' Union (YEU) is one of the youngest members of the PSAC National Board of Directors. Our founding convention took place in June 1990. However, we have been a member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) since 1966. During the first 24 years of our existence, YEU was recognized as a unique 'Local' entity within the Alliance structure.YEU elected its first full-time President in 1987. At the 2008 Triennial Convention, members voted to convert the office of 1st Vice-President into a full-time paid position. All other executive members are volunteers elected from Locals across the territory.
To foster community involvement and awareness of our NorthernCulture and Heritage - collaborating with local artists, performers,vendors, volunteers and the general public to engage them intraditional events and activities of the Yukon Sourdough RendezvousFestival