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Together we are standing up for the Yukon’s land 🌲 water💧 and wildlife 🦌 while supporting First Nations’ goals. Learn more about #conservation and take action at cpawsyukon.org.
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Check out our intern Tali's summer project: An accessible guide on #YukonMining review. It dives into where to access information at all stages of a project’s lifetime, as well as how and when you can share your opinion about mining in the territory. ➡️ cpawsyukon.org/mining-process
"Working on this guide reaffirmed how important it is to have plain-language guidance in mining review. What good is public consultation at one point in time, if no one knows what the process looks like in full?" - Tali Pukier, 2025 Summer Intern. Small portrait of Tali and background of a mountain with mining roads winding around its base. Photo by Malkolm Boothroyd.
August 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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We're hiring! CPAWS Yukon is looking for an Operations Manager to join the team & support our work by managing all things budget, office, & fundraising. 🌲

✨$33.95-$36.72 per hour + benefits, vacation, RRSP match
✨Apply by 4pm on Monday Aug 4th
✨ More info at cpawsyukon.org/jobs
July 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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BREAKING: Chasàn Chùa is officially a territorial park! 🎉

This new designation protects 36 square kilometres of forest, wetlands, and waters in the Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) area. We are SO happy. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!
Chasàn Chùa Territorial Park, with letters filled in with photos from the area, including birds, rosehips and moss, moose cow and calf, and landscapes.
June 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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EVENT: Free guided bird walk at Chasàn Chùa/McIntyre Creek 🦅🦉

🗓️ Thurs May 29th, 6 PM
📍 Gazebo off Copper Haul Rd #Whitehorse

Join @cpawsyukon.org & @yukonbirdclub.bsky.social for a walk to spot birds & learn about protecting the creek. Everyone welcome. Details at marshforestflight.eventbrite.com
Wilson's warbler leaping off the top of a spruce tree with overlaid text: "Marsh Forest Flight: Free Guided Bird Walk. Thursday May 29th, 6-7:30pm Meet at the gazebo on Copper Haul Road, just off Fish Lake Rd. Everyone is welcome! Full details at marshforestflight.eventbrite.com. Life of the Boreal, A Walk and Talk Series in Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek)"
May 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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📚 BOOK TOUR! Join author Drew Ann Wake for a reading from #AgainsttheOdds, book signing, & stories on the Peel and Thomas Berger’s work for #Indigenous rights & #conservation.

📍 Whitehorse May 20, 5–7pm. Register at againsttheoddsbook.eventbrite.com
📍 Dawson May 21, 5:30–7:30pm, Dänojà Zho. Drop in
Event poster with photo of book cover and Drew Ann Wake smiling. Overlaid text: BOOK TOUR Whitehorse - Tues May 20th 5-7PM - CPAWS Yukon Office - Registration Required. Dawson City - Wed May 21st 5:30–7:30PM - Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre - Drop-in Event. Meet author Drew Ann Wake for a book signing and reading from Against the Odds The Indigenous Rights Cases of Thomas R. Berger. Full details at cpawsyukon.org/events
May 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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🗳️ Election Day is Monday April 28th! #Voting is your chance to speak up for #conservation & shape the decisions that'll guide the next four years. We asked the #Yukon federal candidates 4 key questions on climate, mining, and land protection—read their answers ⬇️ cpawsyukon.org/2025federalelection/
Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE FOR WILD SPACES.” Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE FOR CLEAN WATER.” Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE FOR THE CLIMATE.” Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE ON MONDAY APR 28."
April 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The other week we hosted a sensory walk & art day with YukonU students at Chasàn Chùa/McIntyre Creek. We slowed down to take in the smells, sounds, & textures of spring, and loved how the sun played with branches through shadows that shifted on the water. Grateful for these spaces! #EarthDayEveryday
People sitting on snow at the edge of Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) sketching on paper. Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council traditional territory. Photos by Anne Pinkerton. Group gathered and chatting, standing in a treed area of Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek), with pinecone scales on the snow in the corner. Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council traditional territory. Photos by Anne Pinkerton.
April 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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#YukonMining panel TONIGHT! Join Chief Dawna Hope (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun), former Chief Nicole Tom (Little Salmon Carmacks) & lawyer Nuri Frame on intersections of #salmon advocacy, #Indigenous governance, & extractive industries. 🌎

📆 April 24th, 6pm YT
📍On Zoom
🔗 tinyurl.com/1ALeAZZkJf
Event banner with salmon swimming underwater, CPAWS Yukon and To Swim and Speak With Salmon logos, and the text "Transformative Mining and Alternatives Panels: Indigenous Governance and Salmon. Thurs April 24th, 6-7:30pm"
April 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#EagleMineDisaster continues to impact Haggart Creek, communities, culture & connections downstream. As toxic solution spreads, #YukonSeed&Restoration hosted a webinar on risks + contamination updates. 🌎

Learn more + take action on our blog ⬇️ #Yukon
cpawsyukon.org/cyanide-in-the-environment-ysr
Underwater photo of grayling by Malkolm Boothroyd, overlaid with text "This is the most important grayling fishery in the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun traditional territory, right where the Haggart Creek comes into the South McQuesten River. The grayling congregate there in March/April, and people go there and fish through the ice. It is a big community event every year. - Mark O'Donoghue"
April 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Respect the Sheep and Goats 🏔️🐑 It’s #LambingSeason in the #Yukon. Vulnerable lambs and their mothers need quiet and safety. Remember to avoid Caribou Mountain, Nares Mountain, Needle Mountain, & White Mountain while voluntary closures are in place. 📷From Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council
April 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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OPPORTUNITY: Indigenous Youth Artist Call Out

Create music, poetry, visual or cultural art with #ToSwimandSpeakwithSalmon that honors salmon’s spiritual, emotional & cultural importance.

$2500 honorarium. Open to Yukon, NWT, AK, BC & NU #youth. Apply by May 15th at swimandspeakwithsalmon@gmail.com
TO SWIM AND SPEAK WITH SALMON PRESENTS: Indigenous Youth SALMON ART call out ARE YOU AN EMERGING ARTIST PASSIONATE ABOUT SALMON CULTURE, RECONNECTION, AND RESTORATION? TO SWIM AND SPEAK WITH SALMON IS COMMISSIONING ONE MUSIC/POETRY PIECE AND ONE VISUAL ART PIECE, EACH WITH A $2500 HONORARIUM! 1 MUSIC OR POETRY PIECE 1 VISUAL OR CULTURAL ART PIECE FOR MORE INFO EMAIL US AT: SWIMANDSPEAKWITHSALMON@GMAIL.COM AND INCLUDE A BRIEF CONCEPT DESCRIPTION + SAMPLES OF YOUR WORK DEADLINE EXTENDED: MAY 15TH @SWIMANDSPEAKWITHSALMON
April 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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EVENT: Future of #YukonMining

📆 Thurs April 10 6-7pm on Zoom

How can Indigenous Nations direct how mining happens on their territories? Join Jamie Kneen (MiningWatch), Gùdia MJ Johnson (Kluane Elder), & Keyshawn Sawyer (Selkirk First Nation) on land-relationship priorities. tinyurl.com/yukonmining
Event details for Transformative Mining and Alternatives Panels: The Future of Mining with photo of placer mining in the Dawson region by Malkolm Boothroyd.
April 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Huge thanks to the 200+ folks (+ many happy dogs) who stopped by our hut on the Mt McIntyre trails! ❄️ We shared hot drinks, great chats, & excitement for a #protected Chasàn Chùa. 🎨✨ Thank you to #Whitehorse Nordic Centre for organizing & to our awesome hut neighbors. We hope to be back next year!
Group of people wearing ski gear gathered outside a small wooden hut at the Hut to Hut event. A table with snacks and a map display is set up beside the hut. Cluster of ski poles stuck upright in the snow, with a poster about wildlife in Chasàn Chùa and results from our wildlife study on the side. Poster about conservation and salmon, placed against a tree in the snow, with a dog in the background. Wider view of the hut with a larger group of skiers and visitors gathered outside. People are chatting, drinking hot chocolate, and looking at materials on display.
March 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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We're hiring! Join our team as a #Conservation Coordinator to work on policy analysis, campaigns, & partnerships. 🌎

✨ $29.95-$32.39/hr + benefits
✨ Must live or be willing to live in the #Yukon
✨ First Nations, Métis & Inuit applicants encouraged
✨ Apply by April 16 at cpws.bamboohr.com/careers/27
Group shot of 9 CPAWS staaff + 1 pup on a sunny day beside text "Looking for a Conservation Coordinator... We’re hiring for a permanent position managing and supporting conservation campaigns, working on policy analysis, and fostering partnerships and community. Join us in advocating for the Yukon's abundant wild spaces! $29.95-$32.39/hour plus benefits, vacation time, RRSP match. Apply by Wed April 16th. More info at cpawsyukon.org/jobs." below photo of two canoes on the water and overlaid text: Jump Aboard. We're Hiring!
March 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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#EagleMineDisaster update cont:

💧 Two leaks (containment pond Dec and pipe Feb) led to cyanide levels 2x & 10x BC's acute aquatic life guidelines for safety.
⚠️ Cyanide, cobalt & nitrite above chronic limits since Dec.
✅ Water treatment finally operational & treats cyanide at 3,000 m³/day. (2/4)
View of the Heap Leach Facility looking southwest before the disaster. Photo from Yukon Environment, Mines and Resources 2024-03-27 VGC Inspection report (Permit Number: QML-0011).
March 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Soon grayling will return to Haggart Creek #Yukon. 🌎 Here's the latest on the #EagleMineDisaster:

📦 Contaminated water storage up to 925,000 m³
🚿 3,000 m³/day (3 million L) discharged since mid-Feb to manage amount onsite—containing cobalt above federal limits & site’s amended water licence. (1/4)
Haggart Creek before the disaster. Photo from Yukon Environment, Mines and Resources 2021-09-16 VGC Inspection report (Permit Number: QML-0011).
March 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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EVENT: Hut to Hut in #ChasànChùa (McIntyre Creek)

📆 Sun Mar 23rd, 11-3:30pm
📍 #200-1 Sumanik Drive #Whitehorse

We’re excited be a host this year, visit us via the ski trails or the city’s single-track trails. Enjoy hot drinks, snacks, & fun activities! #Yukon
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Hut to hut poster showing people gathered in front of a cabin and around a fire. Hut hosts this year: Kwanlin Koyotes Ski Club, Big Brother – Big Sister Yukon, CPAWS Yukon, and the Canadian Japanese Association of Yukon. Organized by Whitehorse Nordic Centre.
March 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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EVENT: Mining on Unceded Territory
📆 Thursday March 6th, 7-8:30pm
📍 Virtual, on Zoom

"As #YukonMining legislation is being re-written, join us to explore the history & future of mining on unceded #Indigenous Lands in the Yukon." Full details at www.facebook.com/share/15Z3k3Pr28
Transformative Mining and Alternatives Panels Mining on Unceded Territories Thurs March 6th, 7-8:30pm Join on Zoom As Yukon mineral legislation is being re-written, join us to explore the history and future of mining, and alternatives, on unceded Indigenous Lands in the territory. This is the first of four public panels that will discuss the future of mining and its alternatives in the Yukon. Panelists include: Testloa Smith (Kaska Elder), Josh Barichello (RRDC Lands Department), Anne Maje Raider (Kaska Elder, Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society), and Linda McDonald (LFN member, Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society)
March 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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There's so much to learn when we come together with open hearts and minds. Check out some takeaways from our Land & Water #Relationship Planning Gathering report with 🌎 24 speakers on climate adaptation & Indigenous-led initiatives and 🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏾 70 groups!

🔗cpawsyukon.org/publications #Yukon
Land and Water Relationship Planning Gathering summary report cover featuring a composite image of a Northern Harrier in flight blended with image of attendees gathering around a fire. Background photo from inside Haa Shagóon Hídi (Tlingit for “Our Ancestors House”), also known as the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre. “Healthy communities need healthy land, and healthy land needs healthy communities.” on a blurry illustration with mountains and trees, with a cartoon illustration of a moose in the foreground. “The lands and waters need our care and protection in the face of the climate crisis, (which itself is the result of damaged and unhealthy or disconnected relationships to the land and water.)” on a blurry illustration with mountains and trees. “Elders can guide us, and Youth are the leaders of today.” on a blurry illustration with mountains and trees, with a cartoon illustration of two caribou in the foreground.
February 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Et’o Nyäk Tagé has long sustained both people & wildlife. But the #EagleMineDisaster continues to threaten the watershed, with cleanup & monitoring likely needed for years. We need to ensure these mining failures never happen again, help us demand a public inquiry ⬇️
action.cpaws.org/page/161053/...
Wetlands in the Northern Tutchone region, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun traditional territory. Overlaid with the text, "UNITE FOR ACTION ON THE EAGLE MINE DISASTER. Tell Yukon government there must be a public inquiry!" Photo by Malkolm Boothroyd.
February 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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"Et’o Nyäk Tagé [McQuesten River], roughly translates from Northern Tutchone as “river with lots of nests.” Here, there is an abundance of wetlands up the valley, and it provides important spring nesting and staging habitat for many birds" — emergency-response.nndfn.com #WorldWetlandsDay
Satellite photo showing twists and turns of the McQuesten River and surrounding wetlands, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun traditional territory. Photo from Google Earth.
February 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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We're sad to hear about Jimmy Johnny’s passing and send condolences to friends & family. He took every opportunity to protect the water: “The water is the most powerful thing. It gives us life, it gives us plants, animals... That’s why I’m fighting this.”

📷 First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun's FB
Photo of Jimmy Johnny on the water and a candle, with the text: "Condolences from Chief & Council Chief and Council extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jimmy Johnny. We hold you in our thoughts and send our support, love, and strength during this difficult time. Jimmy was raised in the traditional ways of hunting, fishing, and trapping. Despite the hardships of residential school, he carried his knowledge forward. At 16, he first encountered the Peel Watershed, a place that shaped his life's work. He became one of the territory's most respected hunting guides, sharing a deep connection to the land. His passion for wildlife led to a love of photography, capturing the beauty of the land and animals. Jimmy was a dedicated protector of the land and water, speaking out for the conservation of the Peel Watershed. "Especially the water," he said, "I want to see it protected. If it wasn't for the water, we wouldn't be here talking to each other." His wisdom, teachings, and commitment to the land will live on in the hearts of those he inspired. The FNNND Office is closed today (essential services will continue to be provided) and the Dinner & Dialogue tonight will be cancelled until further notice. FIRST NATION OF NACHO NYAK DUN"
February 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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OPPORTUNITY: No Wasted Words Writing #Contest

✏️ Submit a short work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry with a zero waste or #conservation theme by March 24th at https://buff.ly/4hgBfus. Hosted by Raven Centre & #Yukon Conservation Society
Earth Day 2025 No Wasted Words Writing Contest Submit a short work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry with a conservation or zero waste theme! Juicy local prizes for top 7 submissions! Age Categories: Youth (18 & under) & Adult (19 & up). Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025.
January 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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We're hiring a Conservation Intern in #Whitehorse!

✨ $22.72/hour
✨ Apply by Sunday Feb 9th

Open to #youth 15-30 years old, with extra consideration given to applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Full details and eligibility at cpawsyukon.org/jobs.
Collage of photos relating to intern position, including market booth, landscape photos, forest berries, weaved basket, and outreach event. With overlaid text: HIRING Conservation Intern cpawsyukon.org Group of people overlooking a hill in Whitehorse with text "Support outreach events" and overlaid photos of Yukon plants. Collage of past intern projects, including colouring book, carved mask design, watercolour portraits, report, and walking guide. Overlaid text: develop a cool project Group of people looking at three watercolour portraits during the People of Chasàn Chùa art exhibit with overlaid text: Lead an event or workshop
January 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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EVENTS: Climate Stories Summit

Superbloom Anthology: 📅 Tues Feb 4th, 7-8:30pm at 📍 Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. A collection of #creative works by Northern voices on recent impacts of the climate crisis and resilience

Climate Cafe: 📅 Wed Feb 5th, 12:15-1:15pm at 📍 #Whitehorse Public Library.
Climate Stories Summit PUBLIC EVENTS FREE! Spaces limited, arrive early February 4, 7-8:30pm Superbloom Anthology Launch with Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning @ Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (Multi Purpose Room) February 5, 12:15-1:15pm Climate Cafe with For Their Future Yukon @ Whitehorse Public Library (Ground Floor) *bring your lunch!
January 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM