Women – Yukon

Aboriginal Organizations

Liard Aboriginal Women's Society

The Liard Aboriginal Women's Society (LAWS) is a non-profit, charitable, community-based, aboriginal organization providing social development services to the Kaska Nation in the Yukon and northern British Columbia.

Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council

The Yukon Status of Women Council is an advocacy and awareness group for women's issues, both locally and nationally.

Source: Government of Yukon; Women's Directorate

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Health and Social Services

Health Department

This page outlines the services and programs offered through the Health Department, such as home and community care, a prenatal nutrition program, a women's circle and community counselling.

Source: Ta'an Kwäch'än Council

Prenatal Nutrition Outreach Program

This page lists the numerous services that focus on supporting parents to make healthy choices in order to give their babies the best possible start.

Source: Skookum Jim Friendship Centre

Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle

Provides a brief overview of the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle, which provides an avenue for all aboriginal women to voice their concerns and to seek support and guidance.

Source: Government of Yukon; Women's Directorate

Yukon Family Violence Resource Directory (PDF)

This site is a directory of programs and services for Aboriginal women on the subject of family violence. It is published by the Yukon Women's Directorate.

Source: Government of Yukon; Women's Directorate

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Justice and Women's Rights

Aboriginal Women

This page links to further information, events and documents pertaining to Aboriginal women's issues such as equality and violence.

Source: Government of Yukon; Women's Directorate

Our Sacred Strength – Talking Circles Among Aboriginal Women (PDF)

Our Sacred Strength captures the voices of aboriginal women across British Columbia, illuminating the many common concerns and challenges aboriginal women share, and the many different journeys each woman and each nation has followed in their pursuit to build a better future for their children.

Source: BC Treaty Commission

Strong Women, Strong Communities: Furthering Aboriginal Women's Equality - Yukon Aboriginal Women's Summits (PDF)

Following two summits that were held in 2007 to further Aboriginal women's equality in the Yukon, this document highlights the priorities that were agreed upon.

Source: Government of Yukon; Women's Directorate

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Language, Heritage and Culture

Northern Women's Web Centre – Circumpolar Information Network

This web site is a contribution to helping people at all levels, from the grass roots to the national governments, connect and, perhaps, build lasting partnerships.

Source: Yukon College

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Outstanding Women

Allen, Bertha

This article features Bertha Allen, recipient a lifetime achievement award from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation and accomplished communicator who championed the rights of women in this country.

Source: Native Leaders of Canada

Josie, Edith

Edith Josie received the award for heritage and spirituality.

Source: New Nations Drum

Profeit-Leblanc, Louise

In the Yukon, storytelling has emerged, once again, as a powerful voice of the people. Louise Profeit-Leblanc co-founded the Yukon International Storytelling Festival, which premiered over the first weekend of June in 1987.

Source: The Banff Centre

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Policy, Research and Statistics

Statistical Fact Sheet on Aboriginal Women in the Yukon (PDF)

Various statistics on education, employement, income, all related to Aboriginal Women in the Yukon.

Source: Government of Yukon; Women's Directorate

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