Sisters in Spirit & Red Dress Campaign 2021 Acknowledgements
October 18, 2021
Every October 4th, YAWC leads this event to honour the victims and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Yukon and Northern British Columbia and advance the calls for justice and truth and reconciliation of the National Inquiry into MMIWG. By joining in the walk and vigil in Whitehorse or in your community and hanging a...
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Elder Board of Director Aggie Magun
October 18, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and sadness to hear of Elder Aggie Magun's passing on Monday, October 10th, 2021.
Book your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment
October 14, 2021
Book your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment today, contact the Health Centre to book now at 867-862-4444. For for information visit https://yukon.ca/en/covid-19-information
The Nelson Project
October 13, 2021
The Nelson Project is a program designed to provide long-term support to at-risk men in the Yukon. The director of Housing & Infrastructure Services, Nelson Lapine, and President Grant Barley discuss the Nelson Project of who the project supports, why should anyone care and the recent engagement activities at Kathleen Lake. Anyone who identifies as a man and is interested...
Your voice matters! Looking for survey participants in Pelly Crossing Oct 13th-15th
October 7, 2021
Indigenous-led research to understand the relationship between resource development and violence against indigenous women. See below for more details and our next community visit to Pelly Crossing from Oct 13th - 15th:
YAWC Thanksgiving Office Hours
October 7, 2021
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, October 11th.
Thanksgiving Lunch
October 7, 2021
Sally & Sisters/Soeurs is hosting a Thanksgiving lunch on Friday, October 8th. Please see below for more details.
City of Whitehorse-Proclamation for Yukon sisters in spirit vigil and red dress campaign
October 4, 2021
The City of Whitehorse proclamation for Yukon Sisters in Spirit Vigil and Red Dress Campaign. See below for the official details:
October Events with Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
October 1, 2021
October Events with Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre. For more information contact 867-667-2693. See below for more details:
Yukon Sisters in Spirit Walk & Vigil & Red Dress Campaign 2021
October 1, 2021
On Monday Oct. 4, we invite the public to take part by joining us in a walk and vigil. Starting at the Whitehorse RCMP detachment building on 4th Ave at 12 noon, we will continue on Main St. to the healing totem, along the Millenium trail to the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre firepit. We also invite the public to drum...