News archive for November 23, 2009
New act opens adoption files unless vetoed Subscribers only
November 23, 2009 at 3:36 pm
The new Child and Family Services Act will come into effect on April 30, 2010, and will include significant changes in how the Department of Health and Social Services deals with adoption disclosures.
Retiring elder honoured by his community Subscribers only
November 23, 2009 at 3:33 pm
After 40-plus years of service to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and beyond that to the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) and its earlier incarnations, elder Percy Henry has decided to step down from all but his community commitments.
Bursary, scholarship money awarded to college students Subscribers only
November 23, 2009 at 3:32 pm
A Yukon College student dedicated to giving back to the community is among four students being recognized with scholarship and bursary money this semester, this time totalling $2,000.
Territories feel left out of stimulus program Subscribers only
November 23, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Rankin Inlet Mayor John Hickes has become a voice for discontent about federal stimulus money in the North.
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