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Yukon Forum signals ‘sea change’ for territorial, First Nation relations – CBC

First Yukon Forum under Liberals produces working agreement

Jan 15, 2017

Friday the 13th was an auspicious day for the territorial and First Nations governments in Yukon.

The first Yukon Forum under the Liberal government of Premier Sandy Silver delivered a working agreement between Yukon and First Nations’ governments.

The declaration commits to “the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration” and pledges to produce a joint five-year action plan by April, when the next Yukon Forum takes place.

The Yukon Forum was established under the Yukon Party government, led by Premier Dennis Fentie. in 2006. Its aim was to be a regular venue for frank dialogue between Yukon and First Nations.

Read More: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/first-nations-yukon-forum-agreement-1.3935489

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