Posted: Mar 05, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: March 5
Yukon s Highways and Public Works Minister Richard Mostyn says the new policy creates opportunities for all Yukon businesses, and that he s heard of only a few businesses that oppose it. (Steve Silva/CBC)
The Yukon government is implementing a new policy that aims to give First Nations businesses a leg up when it comes to bidding on government contracts.
The first phase of the Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy is now in effect.
The policy looks to award 15 per cent of all territorial procurement contracts to Yukon First Nations businesses, and incentivizes subcontracting or partnering with those businesses.
Posted: Jan 30, 2021 7:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 30
The Honouring Our Future exhibit will be in Whitehorse until April 30 and then travel across the territory until the fall of 2023. The dress on the left was worn by 2013 graduate Brittney Telep, from the Ta an Kwäch än Council and made by Ellenise and Dorothy Profeit. The regalia on the right was worn by Sarrah Telep of the Ta an Kwäch än Council, who graduated in 2019. It was made by Ellenise Profriet.(Danielle d Entremont/ CBC)
Rich colours, intricate beadwork, and creative designs.
That is just some of what encompasses the regalia Yukon First Nations high school graduates have been wearing for the past 45 years.