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 Yukon Territory, Canada
The coat of arms of Yukon, Canada (formally known as the Arms of Her Majesty in Right of the Yukon Territory) was commissioned by the federal Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and designed by well-known heraldry expert Alan Beddoes in the early 1950s.
Yukon or Yukon Territory or (usually) The Yukon is one of Canada's northern territories, in the country's extreme northwest.
The territory is the approximate shape of a right triangle, bordering the American state of Alaska to the west, the Northwest Territories to the east and British Columbia to the south.
www.yukonterritorycanada.ca   (645 words)

  
 The Yukon Territory
Yukon Coat of Arms - The Yukon Coat of Arms is a red, blue, gold and white shield surmounted by a malamute (or husky) standing on a mound of snow.
Yukon Flag - The Yukon flag consists of three vertical panels: a central panel of white flanked by a green panel on the inner edge and a blue panel on the outer edge.
The blue represents the Yukon's rivers and lakes, the green symbolizes the forests and white signifies snow.
www.questconnect.org /ak_yukon.htm   (592 words)

  
 Yukon Territory - MSN Encarta
To the outsider the Yukon Territory remains inextricably associated with the rush for gold in the Klondike region at the end of the 19th century.
The Yukon’s longest lakes, Kluane and Aishihik, are at the southern end of the plateau.
The frost-free period in the valleys of the Yukon Plateau averages only about 75 days, but the date of the first frost and the severity of the winters are highly unpredictable, depending on whether icy air masses from the Arctic or warmer currents of air coming from the northern Pacific Ocean prevail over the area.
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/refarticle.aspx?refid=761576299   (619 words)

  
 Yukon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yukon (formerly The Yukon Territory) is one of Canada's three territories, in the country's extreme northwest.
Yukon First Nations stories speak of all the animals and fish dying as a result.
In the nineteenth century, the Yukon was a segment of the Hudson Bay Company-administered North-Western Territory and then the Canadian-administered Northwest Territories.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yukon   (3165 words)

  
 Yukon Territory - Canadian Confederation
The permanent western border of the Yukon Territory was thus established.
The NWMP came to be a prominent symbol of Canadian authority in the Yukon, embodied by such men as Sgt. Sam Steele.
As a result, Canada passed the Yukon Act in 1898, designating the Yukon as a separate territory, with the capital at Dawson City.
www.collectionscanada.ca /confederation/023001-2260-e.html   (2123 words)

  
 Yukon Territory — FactMonster.com
Yukon Territory: Geography and Climate - Geography and Climate The triangle-shaped Yukon territory is bordered on the N by the Beaufort Sea...
Yukon Territory: History and Government - History and Government The territory's history began with the explorations in the 1840s of Robert...
Yukon Territory: Economy - Economy The Yukon's leading industry by far is mining; lead, zinc, silver, gold, and copper are the...
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0853194.html   (127 words)

  
 Welcome to the Yukon Territory, Canada
The two main Yukon rivers flowing into the Mackenzie in the Northwest Territories are the Liard River in the southeast and the Peel River and its tributaries in the northeast.
The territory's head of state is a federally appointed Commissioner, a role roughly equivalent to that of a provincial lieutenant governor.
Yukon was one of eight jurisdictions in Canada to offer same-sex marriage before the passage of Canada's Civil Marriage Act, along with British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
www.hometowncanada.com /yk   (1545 words)

  
 Yukon Territory, Canada
The Yukon Territory is almost twice the size of the United Kingdom.
The climate of the Yukon is principally determined by the north-south alignment of its mountain ranges, as a consequence of which polar air is able to flow unhindered from the north in winter.
The Territory is divided into two regions as far as vegetation is concerned, boreal coniferous forest predominating in the south and coniferous tundra in the north.
www.planetware.com /canada/yukon-territory-cdn-yk-yk.htm   (937 words)

  
 Yukon Territory. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The highest point in the Yukon is Mt. Logan, 19,551 ft (5,959 m) high, part of the Coast Ranges in the southwest.
Although most of the territory is a watershed for the Yukon River and its tributaries, the northern and southeastern regions drain east into the Mackenzie River system.
The Yukon’s leading industry by far is mining; lead, zinc, silver, gold, and copper are the principal minerals.
www.bartleby.com /65/yu/YukonTer.html   (603 words)

  
 Canada's Yukon Territory
For the Yukon Territory, the floral emblem is the magenta-purple fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium), which by late July covers the hills and roadsides.
The perimeters of this mountainous territory form a rough triangle bordered on the south by British Columbia, on the west by the U.S. state of Alaska and on the east by the Northwest Territories.
As a territory, the Yukon does not have full provincial status, although it achieved a style of government similar to that of the provinces in 1979.
members.fortunecity.com /iceman0001/canada/yt.html   (1058 words)

  
 Yukon Territory Alaska Northern British Columbia
The official tree of the Yukon is the sub-alpine fir.
The Yukon Territory is large enough to hold the states of California, Arizona, Delaware and West Virginia.
Yukon has a population of just over 31,000 people today, almost identical to that of 1900.
www.yukoninfo.com   (613 words)

  
 The History of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Between 1902 and 1909 the Territorial government spent $45,000 on 36 miles of wagon roads in the area, and by 1909 the White Pass & Yukon Route had built a railway spur to the mines.
Of the many modes of transportation developed during the gold rush, the most practical was the White Pass & Yukon Route, a narrow-gauge railway connecting Skagway, at tidewater, with Whitehorse, at the head of navigation on the Yukon River.
It was still the head of navigation on the Yukon River, although with the construction of the Alaska Highway, roads began to supersede rivers.
www.yukonalaska.com /communities/whitehorsehist.html   (2230 words)

  
 Yukon travel guide - Wikitravel
The Yukon Territory is one of Canada's three territories, located in the North.
Many of the visitors in the Yukon are travelling to Alaska on the Alaska Highway.
Air North is the major regional carrier in the Yukon.
wikitravel.org /en/Yukon   (919 words)

  
 Yukon River Panel
The men and women along the river brought Yukon Territory and Alaska, Canada and the United States together to protect the salmon, and a way of life in the North for generations to come.
The technical committee was formed in January of 1985 and titled the ‘ Yukon River Joint Technical Committee ’ or, as it is commonly referred to, the JTC.
Under the interim agreement, the Yukon River Panel and the Restoration and Enhancement Fund were established and the role of the JTC reemphasized in order to execute provisions as set under the PST.
www.yukonriverpanel.com   (1043 words)

  
 Yukon
While the Yukon River has a tremendous wilderness quality, there are many small villages along the river.
There are no rapids on the Yukon River in Alaska, but the river is wide, and the current is swift during the short summer canoeing season.
We traveled the length of the Yukon, stopping at villages and unloading supplies and fuel for the Athabaskan Indians of the region.
members.aol.com /Mmcbs3/yukon.html   (1013 words)

  
 Yukon Territory
The Yukon Territory is above British Columbia and between The Northwest Territories and Alaska (which is part of the United States).
The flag of the Yukon Territories has three coloured panels: the green stands for the forests, the white for the snow and the blue for the Northern waters.
The Yukon Territory bird symbol is the Common Raven.
sd71.bc.ca /Sd71/Edulinks/Canada/ytindex.htm   (466 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Department of Education - Home Page
Government of Yukon investment in training and promotion for skilled trades in the Yukon is making a difference.
This financial support, along with the participation of Yukon trade employers, has helped to increase apprenticeship by more than 39 per cent in the territory over the past three years.
The Yukon government is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of two medical doctors to the Yukon medical community, thanks to a program designed to fast-track the immigration of skilled professionals.
www.education.gov.yk.ca   (364 words)

  
 Yukon Women Expeditions
Yukon Women Expeditions “YWE” is a women only wilderness adventure travel business, based out of the beautiful city of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
A vacation like none other, come and relax with a leisurely, guided float down the historic Yukon River which can be topped off with a wonderful wellness day complete with organic meals.
The Yukon Territory is by far one of the most beautiful and diverse areas on the globe, offering fantastic canoeing and water travel options, fabulous, truly wild, hiking and backpacking, wildlife viewing, all in a rich cultural and historic setting.
www.yukonwomenexpeditions.com   (305 words)

  
 Yukon Territory Act, 1898   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Governor in Council may, by instrument under the Great Seal, appoint for the Yukon Territory a chief executive officer to be styled and known as the Commissioner of the Yukon Territory.
The procedure in criminal cases in the Territorial Court shall, subject to the provisions of any Act of the Parliament of Canada, conform as nearly as possible to the procedure existing in like cases in the North­west Territories at the time of the passing of this Act.
In case of the death of the Commissioner the senior member of the Council shall act as Commissioner until a successor is appointed.
www.solon.org /Constitutions/Canada/English/yta_1898.html   (816 words)

  
 An Inventory of Yukon Climate Change Initiatives: Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Climate change is emerging as one of the most significant environmental issues facing the planet, and particularly the north.
The Yukon government has taken on a leadership role for many of the climate change initiatives.
It will be used as a resource for the Yukon Climate Change Coordinating Committee and other organizations working on climate change, and for the development of a Yukon Climate Change Strategy.
yukon.taiga.net /knowledge/resources/yc4/initiatives/overview.html   (322 words)

  
 Yukon Gold Corporation Inc.
Yukon Gold's Marg volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") property consists of 402 contiguous mineral claims covering approximately 8,403 hectares in central Yukon Territory.
The Mount Hinton property is adjacent to the Keno Hill mining camp in central Yukon Territory.
Yukon Gold is an extremely active and progressive public junior exploration and development company trading on the TSX under the symbol “YK” and on NASDAQ OTCBB under the symbol "YGDC".
www.yukongoldcorp.com   (158 words)

  
 Yukon - Larger Than Life
Experience Yukon's winter playground by enjoying special winter activities during the games.
The Yukon is a wonderful place to roam, explore, canoe, hike, or just kick back and relax - any season of the year.
Travelling to the Yukon has never been easier.
travelyukon.com /en   (160 words)

  
 CBC.ca | Yukon Votes 2006
The Yukon Party made history Tuesday by becoming the first party since 1989 to win a second term in government.
The Yukon Party under Dennis Fentie has been re-elected with a majority in the territorial election, climbing by one seat to 10.
All six members of the previous cabinet were re-elected in their ridings as the Yukon Party returned to the legislature with a majority government.
www.cbc.ca /yukonvotes2006   (217 words)

  
 The CarcrossCam - Carcross, Yukon Territory
The flag flying in front is the Yukon Territory's flag.
The weather can be dramatically different than what is reported, enough to put people who believe the report in danger at times.
There are more Yukon webcams linked from this page, and dozens more webcams located in all of the circumpolar nations here.
www.yukonalaska.com /webcam/webcam   (319 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Department of Education - Student Financial Assistance Home
The Yukon Government has implemented changes to the Yukon Hire Policy that benefits students who have received the Yukon Grant to assist with post secondary studies.
In practice, this means that if a Yukon Grant recipient chooses to live and work outside Yukon after graduation, he or she will still be able to apply for Yukon Government jobs and be given priority as a local resident for a period of up to five years.
If you have questions on this change to the Yukon Hire Policy please contact: Public Service Commission at 667-5653 To give yourself a lot of options in today's workforce, education beyond high school is highly desirable.
www.education.gov.yk.ca /advanceded/sfa/index.html   (462 words)

  
 Government of Yukon, Department of Highway and Public Works - Transportation - Road Report
All Yukon highways are reported to be in normal winter driving condition with the exception of;
Highway 9, the Top of the World Highway, is open to km 4.
The ice bridge on the Yukon River is now open to 22,000 kilograms.
www.gov.yk.ca /roadreport   (401 words)

  
 Yukon Territory — Infoplease.com
Yoga dans le Yukon; A new million-dollar cultural centre serves the territory's tiny francophone minority.(Brief Article)(Statistical......
Compressors push Canadian production march farther north: rapid depletion of accessible sites in Canada is resulting in a gradual......
Canada's newest territory, where 85% of the people......
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0853194.html   (262 words)

  
 Medical and Nursing jobs in Yukon Territory - MedHunters
Dawson City, which was at the heart of the Gold Rush, is a colorful town with boardwalk-lined streets, historic buildings, and about...
Yukon Family Services Association is a private, non-profit, charitable agency that has provided a range of counselling and support services to families and individuals throughout the Yukon since 1969
Location: Borders the Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean), the Northwest Territories, the province of British Columbia and the state of Alaska.
www.medhunters.com /jobs/yukon-territory-canada.html   (228 words)

  
 Yukon Territory Canada map and information page
The Yukon Territory is positioned in Canada's northwest corner, bordering Alaska The shape of this mountainous territory forms a rough triangle.
Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak at 6,050 meters, is located in far-southwestern Yukon.
In winter, however, darkness sets in, and the light of day is not seen for a quarter of the year.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/province/ykz.htm   (242 words)

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