To support, protect, promote and enhance Yukon’s tourism, culture, heritage and arts sectors for the benefit of Yukoners and visitors.
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Yukon Archives acquires, preserves and provides access to Yukon's documentary heritage.
Our holdings include:
- government and non-government records;
- books;
- pamphlets;
- newspapers; and
- periodicals.
Reproduction services are available. For questions or research assistance, contact us.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8061
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5321
Fax number:
We support the development of visual, literary and performing arts in the Yukon through funding programs, agreements and research.
Arts advisors help applicants apply for funding for review by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council or peer juries.
We also maintain, interpret and provide curatorial support to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-3535
Toll-free phone:
extension
Fax number:
867-393-6456
We support tourism development for communities, organizations and businesses. Contact us to talk about your tourism idea or for questions about services and funding.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-6932
Toll-free phone:
extension
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We support the preservation and appreciation of Yukon heritage and history. This unit manages land-based heritage resources. This includes:
- archaeology;
- palaeontology;
- geographical place names; and
- research licensing.
We help Yukon museums, cultural centres and cultural organizations with:
- collections care;
- funding; and
- training and development.
We partner with:
- Yukon First Nations;
- museums and cultural centres;
- placer miners; the public; and
- researchers from around the world.
We help Yukon museums and cultural centres with:
- conservation and artifact or specimen repair and cleaning;
- pest management and emergency planning for collections; or
- the development of collections management policies and procedures.
We provide information, resources, support and training for heritage workers. We administer the Museum Contribution Program (MCP) and the Special Projects Capital Assistance Program (SPCAP).
- Apply for a Scientists and Explorers Act Licence
- Find support for Yukon museums and cultural centres, including information about:
- the Museum Contribution Program;
- the Special Projects Capital Assistance Program; and
- how to access training, advice and collections care support.
- Find heritage research and publications.
- Use the Searching for Our Heritage database
- Visit the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8589
Toll-free phone:
extension
Fax number:
867-393-6456
The Historic Sites unit provides for the research, preservation, management, development and interpretation of Yukon’s historic places. We take part in implementing the Historic Resources Act and the Government of Yukon heritage obligations under the Umbrella Final Agreement and individual First Nation final agreements.
Contact us for information on: funding to preserve Yukon’s heritage; how to nominate a historic site; management plans and how sites are preserved and developed, and; signage and interpretation along highways, trails, rivers and historic sites.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5386
Toll-free phone:
extension
Fax number:
867-393-8023
We promote the Yukon as a travel destination. We also boost the Yukon’s presence in Canadian and international tourism markets through travel trade and consumer marketing.
As part of our marketing services, we also manage the Travel Yukon website.
Contact us for information on participating in our marketing activities.
Email:
Phone:
Toll-free phone:
extension
Fax number:
867-393-7005
We are responsible for the six Government of Yukon visitor information centres. We also raise industry’s awareness of available information on current events, advisories and programs.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
1-867-336-7771
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-049
extension
Fax number:
867-393-7005
We manage, preserve and provide research on archaeological sites and collections. We also take part in environmental assessments and land use planning. For information on Yukon archaeology or to access our collections, contact us.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-3771
Toll-free phone:
extension
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We manage Yukon's fossil sites and collections and conduct research on ancient life and environments. This program facilitates research by international scientists. We also offer public education and outreach.
The Yukon paleontologist takes part in fossil export permitting under the federal Cultural Export and Import Act.
To report a fossil find or to access our collections, contact us.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8089
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8089
Fax number:
We administer the program to name and rename geographical features in Yukon. Decisions are based on recommendations from the Yukon Geographical Place Names Board.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8589
Toll-free phone:
extension
Fax number:
867-393-6456
View the Tourism and Culture organizational structure.
Email:
Phone:
867-332-2729
Toll-free phone:
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