Department of Tourism and Culture
Visit the Yukon
Department Overview
News Releases
2007 - 2009
Arts Fund Supports Community Projects
August 18, 2009
Young Yukon Artists to Perform at Canada Summer Games
July 23, 2009
Government of Yukon Supports Art Organizations
July 23, 2009
Young Yukon Artists to Perform at Canada Summer Games
July 23, 2009
Yukon Permanent Art Collection New Acquisitions Exhibition
July 17, 2009
Performing, Visual and Literary Artists to Share Advanced Artist Award
July 13, 2009
26,000-Year-Old Yukon Horse Exhibit Opens at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
July 07, 2009
New Carving Centre Expands Carcross Attractions for Visitors and Locals Alike
July 06, 2009
Yukon Artists to Take Their Talents on the Road
June 10, 2009
Diverse Yukon Arts Projects Receive Valuable Support
June 08, 2009
Yukon Museums Receive Funding for Collections, Exhibits and Income Generation
June 04, 2009
Official Launch of the French TravelYukon.com Website
June 03, 2009
First Annual Yukon Tourism Champion Award Presented to Exceptional Yukoners
June 02, 2009
Diverse Yukon Arts Projects Receive Valuable Support
June 08, 2009
Yukon Artists to Take Their Talents on the Road
June 10, 2009
Yukon Museums Receive Funding for Collections, Exhibits and Income Generation
June 04, 2009
Official Launch of the French TravelYukon.com Website
June 03, 2009
Yukon Gold Explorer’s Passport is Bigger and Better than Ever
May 29, 2009
Fête Historica Fair Showcases Yukon’s Best Heritage Projects
May 06, 2009
Cape Farewell Photo Exhibit Merges Art and Science for Young Climate Change Explorers
April 21, 2009
Arts Fund Supports Vibrant Community Projects
March 13, 2009
Winners of 2009 Yukon Students’ Heritage Poster Contest Announced
February 26, 2009
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Celebrates 45 Years
February 19, 2009
Yukon Musicians Showcase Talents to National and International Buyers
February 06, 2009
Continued Investment in Old Fire Hall Supports Yukon Arts and Business
February 05, 2009
Yukon Historic Resources Fund Supports Eight Projects
February 04, 2009
Yukon Artists, Performers Participating In Winterlude 2009
February 04, 2009
Government of Yukon Supports Enhanced Marketing Initiatives
February 03, 2009
Yukon Performers in Cultural Olympiad 2009 Announced
February 02, 2009
Fifteen Arts and Cultural Projects Supported Through Arts Fund
November 17, 2008
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre to Host the Polar Perspectives Series
November 28, 2008
Recovered Artwork is Once Again on Display at Canada Games Centre
December 03, 2008
Yukon Government Invests More Than $1 Million in Interpretive Signage
November 21, 2008
Yukon Featured in Lonely Planet 2009 Publication
November 19, 2008
A Trio Of Arts and Cultural Projects to Tour Outside Yukon
November 18, 2008
Enhanced Artist in the School Program
November 13, 2008
Destination Yukon to Promote Yukon to Southern Canada
October 24, 2008
Government Contribution Agreement to Assist Yukon Tourism Sector with Recruitment Process
October 21, 2008
Heritage to be Celebrated in Yukon Schools
September 25, 2008
Taylor to Attend Ministers of Culture and Heritage Meeting
September 24, 2008
Culture Quest Brings Out Yukon Talent
September 22, 2008
Premier Appoints Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture
September 16, 2008
Six Artists to Tour Their Works Outside Yukon
September 15, 2008
Kenyon and Taylor to Attend Northern Development Ministers Forum
August 26, 2008
Yukon Government Supports S.S. Tutshi Memorial
August 22, 2008
Yukon Arts Organizatons Receive Funding
July 22, 2008
Yukon Government Helps Support New Centre In Old Crow
July 15, 2008
Spring 2008 Advanced Artist Award Recipients Announced
June 12, 2008
Specialized Training Offered to Sound Recording Professionals
June 11, 2008
Six Artists to Tour Their Creative Talents Outside Yukon
June 10, 2008
Yukon Arts and Cultural Projects Receive Support from Arts Fund
June 06, 2008
Yukon Government Celebrates Tourism Week
June 04, 2008
Yukon Museums Receive Capital Assistance Funding
May 16, 2008
Yukon Museums Receive Capital Assistance Funding
May 16, 2008
Recovery of Stolen Carving Gives Reason to Celebrate
April 11, 2008
Old Fire Hall Opens its Doors to Arts and Culture
April 04, 2008
Dawson City Music Festival Featured in Top 100 Events in North America
March 31, 2008
Caribou Hotel Designated as Yukon Historic Site
March 28, 2008
Fulda Challenge Extreme Arctic Winter Adventure to Continue for Another Two Years
March 19, 2008
Whitehorse International Airport Poised for Growth
March 19, 2008
Burning Away the Winter Blues Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
March 18, 2008
New Funding Supports Yukon Arts and Cultural Projects
March 17, 2008
Yukon Artists Travel to Russia
March 14, 2008
Taylor Promotes Canada's North at Canadian Tourism Commission Event
March 06, 2008
Dawson City Arts Society Receives Increased Funding
February 29, 2008
Yukon Promotes Marketing, Partnerships and Air Access in Europe
February 28, 2008
Tourism Minister Unveils New travelyukon.com Website
February 26, 2008
New Touring Fund Will Open Up Opportunities for Yukon Artists
February 06, 2008
Destination Yukon Expands its Reach
January 31, 2008
Yukon Government Joins The Frostbite Music Society in Celebration
January 25, 2008
Mount Logan: Canadian Titan Newest Member of Virtual Museum of Canada
January 21, 2008
Yukon Staging 8th Fulda Challenge
January 18, 2008
Eleven Local Artists Receive Advance Artist Awards
December 19, 2007
Artist in the School Program Expands
December 19, 2007
Old Fire Hall Will Continue as Arts Venue in 2008
December 17, 2007
Arts Fund Supports 18 Arts and Culture Projects
December 13, 2007
Claude Tidd Photography Exibit Opens at Arts Underground
November 14, 2007
Women's History Month Celebrates Yukon Elder Beadwork
October 17, 2007
Historic Properties Assistance Program Awards Funding
October 16, 2007
The Box of Light Sculpture Officially Unveiled
September 13, 2007
Funding Increase For Yukon Arts And Culture
September 11, 2007
Arts and Cultural Projects Receive Funding Support
September 06, 2007
Unique Group from Japan to Canoe the Yukon River
August 28, 2007
Funding Increases Awarded To Yukon Museums
August 24, 2007
Artists From Northern Russia Visit Yukon
August 21, 2007
World Gold Panning Championships Set To Begin In Dawson City
August 16, 2007
Future Use Of Yukon Saw Mill Company Office To Be Determined
August 14, 2007
Mayo Legion Hall Designated As Yukon Historic Site
August 07, 2007
Funding Awarded To Array Of Arts Organizations
July 24, 2007
German Speed Skating Gold Medalist Chooses Yukon For Training
July 17, 2007
Forty Mile / Ch’ëdä Dëk Honoured At Archaeology Conference
July 04, 2007
Fourteen Local Artists Receive Advanced Artist Awards
June 26, 2007
Arts Fund Supports Eleven More Projects
June 20, 2007
Yukon Day Celebrated at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
June 12, 2007
Yukon Gateway Cities Celebration
May 29, 2007
Special Projects Assistance Program Supports Yukon Museums
May 23, 2007
Yukon Welcomes 250th Condor Flight
May 22, 2007
Downtown Historic Fire Hall Fired Up For Summer Use
May 04, 2007
Yukon Commemorates Asian Heritage Month
May 02, 2007
Keeping 'Larger Than Life' And National Marketing Campaign Momentum
April 13, 2007
Yukon Continues To Support Yukon Museums
April 12, 2007
Northern Premiers Continue National Marketing Campaign
April 05, 2007
Arts Fund Supports Yukon Arts And Cultural Projects
March 06, 2007
Culture Quest In The Spotlight At Canada Winter Games
March 01, 2007
Yukon Government Supports Gathering Of Northern Nations At Canada Winter Games
March 01, 2007
National Marketing Campaign Launched For Three Territories
February 15, 2007
Fulda Challenge Returns To Yukon For Its Seventh Season
January 24, 2007
Yukon Chosen Platinum Winner By RV Readers
January 23, 2007